Science Gifts For Kids? 368
beernutmark writes "I have two science-loving kids ages 7 and 9. My youngest knew Neil deGrasse Tyson's name at age 4. With the holidays coming up, I am looking to get them some quality science-related tools. Two items on the list are a quality microscope and/or a real rock-hounding kit. I am looking for any other gift suggestions for this year or future years (or even for younger kids for other readers) and hints on good sources."
Lots of things (Score:5, Interesting)
Try
Think Geek
American Science and surplus.
HobbyTron(Ramsey)
Some gifts
Lego
Mind Storms.
Any thing with gears and wheels.
Lincoln logs
Erector Sets
Electronics Set (Score:4, Interesting)
Re:Anonymous Coward (Score:4, Interesting)
I would have to agree. They have a very nice USB microscope that would allow your kids to take pictures and even movies of what they see. It's much more interactive than an ordinary microscope.
Matt
Re:Anonymous Coward (Score:5, Interesting)
I had earlier versions of these:
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3814337# [radioshack.com]
as a kid and learned a ton. Loved those kits!
Re:Anonymous Coward (Score:3, Interesting)
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/ (Score:1, Interesting)
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/
15 toys under $15... all look good.
http://getbuckyballs.com/
or
http://www.theneocube.com/
Just bought some for my 13 year old and now my 6 year old want some. Very addictive little toy.
Gyroscope (Score:1, Interesting)
My 8 year old daughter was fascinated by an old gyroscope at my inlaws. Bought one from Edmund Scientific. You never know what will spark a child's interest in science.