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Science Gifts for Kids
Your chemistry lab is set up... now what? This exciting beginner chemistry set has chemicals, step-by-step science project instructions, and other items to get started experimenting!
Ages 11+
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Build your own glow-in-the-dark Solar System Planetarium Model!
Ages 8+
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This is an ideal microscope slide set for intermediate (pre-high school) use.
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This hands-on kit provides the materials to build and experiment with a balloon racer and a rubber band racer.
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This Physics Workshop kit comes with all the parts to build 36 physics models. Conduct 73 experiments with simple machines, gravity, energy, gears & more to discover the principles of physics in an engaging, hands-on way!
Ages 8+
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If you're happy & you know it, build a molecule! This molecular modeling system embraces a revolutionary approach to teaching chemistry, taking students on a unique chemistry adventure. Build tens of thousands of molecules!
Ages 10+
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Build your foundation in architectural design with this engineering science kit from Thames & Kosmos! Through model building exercises, you will play the role of architect & engineer as you piece together an array of models.
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This single 2 lb barrel rock tumbling kit is a great introduction to rock and gemstone polishing! Includes a high-quality Tumble-Bee 2 lb rock tumbler, pre-sized tumbling rocks, tumbling grit, instructions & more.
Ages 12+
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Use this DIY telescope kit to explore the science of some of the earliest telescopes! Build a single, simple refracting telescope & study the included detailed guide to learn different aspects of basic astronomical viewing.
Ages 8+
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Unicorns, clouds & rainbows... oh my! With the Thames and Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab, kids learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers while they make their own delicious, fun gummy shapes.
Ages 6-12
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See how much fun chemistry can be as you do slimy, fizzy, colorful & bubbly experiments! With the Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Chemistry Station, kids play the role of chemist while doing 20 real, safe experiments & activities.
Ages 6+
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Botley is back and better than ever in Botley 2.0! With this updated version of the award-winning Botley the Coding Robot, kids as young as 5 can learn to code through screen-free, hands-on exploration.
Ages 5-8
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Discover the basic types of chemical reactions with a complete Chemical Reactions Kit. Conduct experiments for each type of chemical reaction: synthesis, single replacement, double replacement, decomposition & combustion.
Ages 12+
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Experience metamorphosis with this butterfly pavilion kit. Includes a 23" tall pop-up habitat perfect for classroom or home use. Redeem the included coupons for a total of 10 caterpillars!
Ages 4+
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When you redeem the coupon for butterfly larvae, there is an additional $9.95 charge from the supplier. Larvae can only be shipped to the contiguous 48 US states and to Alaska.
Put on your very own DIY magic show with this exciting Chemistry Magic Tricks Experiment Kit. With it, you can create color-changing solutions, instantly turn water into a solid, make two kinds of invisible ink, and more!
Ages 11+
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Perform 46 amazing magnetic sculptures with the two powerful bar magnets and 35 custom pennies in this kit.
Ages 8+
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With this deluxe kit, kids will spend hours exploring some of the most fascinating aspects of physical science: how water and air can power machines, allow objects to fly, and much more. Explore more product details below!
Ages 10+
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With this chemistry set, kids can do 125 hands-on experiments like making four kinds of invisible ink, creating a mini fire extinguisher, generating electricity from a chemical reaction, and separating one color into many!
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Learn all about magnetic fields, electromagnetism, static electricity, parallel circuits, series circuits & more with the Elenco Snap Circuits Snaptricity set. Use the pieces inside to perform over 75 electrical experiments!
Ages 8+
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The Antigravity Magnetic Levitation kit will positively draw kids into magnet science with six engaging experiments.
Ages 8+
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Kids (and adults) will have fun playing with this easy-to-use robotic arm, named Edge. An OWI kit.
Ages 10+
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Students age 8 & up get a jolt of physics fun with the Electricity & Magnetism Kit from Thames & Kosmos. Use the items inside to make invisible magnetic fields visible, power a spinning motor, construct a loudspeaker & more!
Ages 8+
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Encourage your budding engineer with these K'nex bridge-building projects.
Ages 8+
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Discover how eight simple machines work as you construct a balance, wheelbarrow, scissors, a block and tackle, and more.
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Night-lights can be found in many homes, even yours! Build your own night-light or lantern with this fun engineering project. The circuit you build using this kit is just like what you'd find in a night-light at the store.
Ideal for Grades 2+
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Learn to code like never before with Snap Circuits! The Snap Circuits Discover Coding electronics kit is a great introduction to coding and perfect for beginners and those with coding experience.
Ages 8+
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You can't hear them but cells do communicate! Get a closer look with this microbiology kit. Create a model of cellular communication to understand the role it plays in regulating blood sugar level and nerve action.
Ages 11+
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Fly into physics fun with five awesome models driven by a rubber band powered propeller! This Rubber Band Racers kit includes an 8-page manual & over 70 pieces to build a helicopter, airboat, airplane, fan car & hydrofoil.
Ages 8+
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Meet BBC micro:bit -- a handheld micro-computer with huge programming possibility. Get kids started with coding cool creations, from robots, to musical instruments, and more. The possibilities are endless!
Ages 10+
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The Day 'N' Night Ant Factory packs HUGE learning into watching tiny ants! Watch ants work 24/7 with a nutrient-rich ant farm gel that doubles as food and color-changing LEDs that light up the night.
Ages 7+
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When ordering ants, you pay an extra charge starting at $4, with several options available. Ants Alive can't ship to Oregon or Hawaii or during winter months.
This hobbyist-favorite rock tumbler polishes 4 pounds of rock at once! While priced for home use, the Raytech Tumble-Vibe TV-5 vibrating rock tumbler gives professional results. Pros love this rock polisher & so will you!
Ages 8+
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This Thinking Putty has incredible magnetic properties.
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Make a battery out of mud! This kit harnesses electricity that is released by common micro-organisms to create memorable learning experiences.
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Discover how six simple machines work as you construct a bicycle, egg-beater, crank fan, and more.
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Build your own rocket using just a bottle, water, and a bike pump.
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“I purchased this Rock Hound's backpack kit for a 10 year old girl who loves rocks. She spouts off the names of different types of rocks with absolute clarity. Needless to say, when she opened this gift, she was thrilled. I was very impressed with the quality of this kit.”
— Ellen H.
“My son absolutely loves his new microscope. It's the same type that I used in high school too so it was very familiar to me. I love it and he loves it.”
— Alexis G.
“Purchased for Christmas gift. Looks great and I think my grandson will love it.”
— William D.
Looking for the perfect gift for kids? If your kids love science, or any type of hands-on learning for that matter, then you've come to the perfect place! Use the selection above as a gift guide to find some of the best science sets for inspired learning.
These science gifts for kids provide memorable and fun ways to explore the complexities of our amazing world. Choose from a curated selection of high-quality educational products designed to stimulate thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities in kids of all ages.
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These science gift ideas for kids include robotic kits, gadgets, STEM toys, engineering & building toys, chemistry kits, DIY & experiment kits, science board games & other science toys, science kits & sets for home chemistry labs! Here, you can find all sorts of high-quality science gifts for your young scientists that are affordable, relevant, & fun. We even provide engaging & creative stem gifts that offer rich educational insights and support stem learning.
There are so many great gifts to choose from! To make your learning experiences as positive and accessible as possible, many of the gifts and kits above (like our chemistry sets) come with step-by-step instructions that walk you through the hands-on projects inside.
Look through the gift ideas above and below to discover the science toys & kits that would make the best gifts for your scientific explorers! You can also check out our Science Gifts by Age and Science Gifts by Interest for more excellent science gift ideas.
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