| ld you like to see your children get excited about | | | | short wave radio. There are other kits that teach |
| learning science? Yeah, right, you’re | | | | how to build telephones, cameras, doorbells, and |
| thinking. You don’t know MY kids. | | | | even kites and simple rockets. These kits are not |
| True, science doesn’t rank very high on | | | | only fun to use, but they also teach the scientific |
| most kid’s popularity lists. | | | | principles involved in how they are made and why |
| Oh sure, they get a kick out of seeing a mock | | | | they work. |
| volcano experiment or some other flashy science | | | | Commercial science kits are attractive and can be |
| demonstration, but when it comes right down to | | | | convenient resources. They are perfect for those |
| actually learning the principles involved, well, | | | | who have trouble rounding up all the stuff for |
| that’s a different story. But don’t | | | | experiments. These kits are comprehensive, high |
| despair. There’s still a hands-on learning | | | | quality learning tools. Many science kits are |
| approach that will teach the necessary knowledge | | | | supplemented by very clear teacher’s and |
| while retaining the fun of those wacky science | | | | student’s manuals, as well as worksheets. |
| experiments that sometimes go awry. | | | | Science kits are particularly helpful for children |
| What exactly am I talking about? Educational | | | | who have not had concrete experience with |
| science kits, that’s what. | | | | science. They are packed with materials to help |
| Sales for children's educational science kits are on | | | | children enjoy learning about science and how |
| the rise, and with good reason. They are | | | | scientists work. Science kits are filled with |
| becoming a great blessing to children, teachers | | | | activities to engage young imaginations and build |
| and parents. Many homeschoolers are investing in | | | | creative minds and critical thinking skills. |
| these kits in order to give their children that | | | | Science Kits are indeed inexpensive, fun, and |
| hands-on experience many public school students | | | | educational science experiments in a box. They |
| get in the classroom, and more. | | | | are an excellent way to give our children hands-on |
| Good science kits consist of tools which | | | | science time in our homeschooling activities. |
| encourage exploration through activities that | | | | Science kits are popular with the students and |
| make learning fun. They are filled with activities to | | | | reinforce scientific concepts through experiential |
| engage young imaginations and build creative | | | | learning. |
| minds and critical thinking skills. | | | | How do people come up with all of these ideas |
| The types of science kits available are nearly | | | | for science kits? Are their developers mad |
| endless. There are kits for learning about plants, | | | | scientists with too much time on their hands? |
| animals, chemistry, electronics, robotics, geology, | | | | Hardly. |
| even the weather. They come fully equipped with | | | | Science kits are based on sound theory and |
| all the materials required. And these kits are | | | | backed by real-world testing. The kits are a result |
| designed for specific grade levels. | | | | of years of working with teachers, scientists, |
| For example, most first graders are required to | | | | museums, and students. Science kits are |
| learn about the senses. The My Senses Kit | | | | high-quality science and technology related |
| encourages children to conduct experiments | | | | educational products for children of all ages. And |
| exploring the five senses. Included in the kit are a | | | | they are teacher-friendly. They are great |
| stethoscope, a telescope and a prism. When | | | | education aids that make science fun. |
| making a decision about which kit to buy, keep in | | | | Science kits are also a great choice for |
| mind that there is more to these kits than meets | | | | multi-sensory learning. If your child is one who |
| the eye (no pun intended). They’re | | | | learns by doing, science kits are the perfect tools |
| chock-full of great learning tools and experiences | | | | to use to teach. Let’s face it. Books can |
| for your young student. | | | | only take a child so far. Science kits can take him |
| The Mini Ant Factory is also good choice for the | | | | or her to the next level with hands-on activities |
| very young. Measuring 8 by 8 1/2, it | | | | that he or she will really enjoy. |
| provides great lessons in responsibility. Of course, | | | | Science Kits are a truly unique, scientific, fun way |
| if you are worried about ants running all over | | | | to get kids loving science. These comprehensive, |
| your house you might prefer The Bug World. This | | | | high-quality science kits are perfect for redefining |
| kit includes a net, a magnifying glass, charts, and | | | | science and engaging minds and hands in |
| no ants, at least not indoors. Both of these kits | | | | worthwhile play. The science kits are curriculum in |
| teach students all about ecology and the insect | | | | and of themselves. |
| world. Bugs not included, but we’re sure | | | | Learning science can be a wonderful experience. |
| that won’t be a problem for your budding | | | | Most public and private schools have lab |
| entomologist. | | | | equipment so that students can gain the hands-on |
| If your student is a little older, he may be | | | | experience they need, although the variety of the |
| interested in electronics. Science kits are tools that | | | | equipment and quality of the instruction they |
| can help both children and adults decipher the | | | | receive varies greatly. Homeschoolers, however, |
| world of electronics by introducing some basic | | | | rarely have access to such equipment. |
| knowledge. Electrical science kits are great | | | | That is why it is so important to invest in |
| because you usually end up with a device that can | | | | educational science kits. They can give your child |
| be used over and over for both fun and practical | | | | that hands-on experience that will help to prepare |
| uses. | | | | him/her for college, work or both. Who knows, |
| One example is the Short Wave Radio Kit. You | | | | maybe your child will one day become famous for |
| can learn about electronics as you build a radio. | | | | developing some wild and wacky scientific |
| When you are done you have your very own | | | | demonstration. |