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Electricity & Magnetism - Recommended Science Kits and Activities

electronics kit Electronic Snap Circuits

Anyone can use this fun and easy electronics kit to create hundreds of different projects. The "snap" mechanism for connecting components overcomes the problem of bad connections with wiring. No tools or soldering required. This "5 star" rated kit is highly recommended!
Recommended age: 10 years and up.

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electronics kit Snap Circuits Junior

An even easier version of Electronic Snap Circuits. Kids can use this fun and easy electronics kit to create dozens of different projects, like a flash light, doorbell, and AM radio. The "snap" mechanism for connecting components is very simple. No tools or soldering required. This Winner of Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products award is highly recommended!
Recommended age: 8 years and up.

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electronics kit 130-in-One Electronic Lab Kit

A fun, safe way to learn about electronics! Comes complete with everything you need to perform 130 electronic experiments: build a radio, AM broadcast station, kitchen timer and more. Kit includes integrated circuits, LED display, instructions and more. No tools or soldering required.
Recommended age: 10 years and up.

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electronics kit Build Your Own Talking Clock Kit

This easy-to-build kit will teach you how electronic voices are made. No soldering is required and our full color assembly manual takes you step-by-step in putting it together. Features hourly reports and rooster crow for alarm.
Recommended age: 10 years and up.

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hovercraft Hovercraft Kit

This build your own hovercraft will introduce you to the magic of air motion. Gliding on a cushion of air over smooth surfaces, the hovercraft with help of 2 motors and a fan, will amaze you as it moves over land, ice and water. No tools or glue are needed. Every precision part snaps together. You can customize it by painting the inside of the body or simply leave the clear plastic unpainted.
Recommended age: 10 years and up.

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electronics kit Learn to Solder Kit

This kit is useful for beginners. After practicing your soldering techniques on the special area of the board, you'll be ready to assemble a siren with flashing LEDs. Training manual teaches you all about soldering. This kit includes a UL approved soldering iron and a wire cutter. No other tools are needed.
Recommended age: 10 years and up.

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 Magnetix Magnetic Building Set

The building toy that reaches and empowers kids of all ages. Use your imagination and create countless shapes for endless hours of fun with this 70 piece magnetic rods and silver spheres set in bright primary colors.
Recommended age: 8 years and up

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magnets Edu Science Deluxe Magnet Set

Experience the fun of magnets. Includes horseshoes, disks, spheres and bars, along with an instruction book so you can learn how magnets work.
Recommended age: 8 years and up

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electric motor World's Simplest Motor

This kit contains everything you need to make your own working motor. This simple motor is easy to put together using the comprehensive instructions. It comes with copper wire, magnet, armature pieces & battery holder and step-by- step instructions. It also includes a short explanation of a working motor. Requires one D battery (not included).

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electric motor Magnetic Fields & Forces Kit

Includes a bag of 30 assorted magnets and a 4" x 4" piece of magna-view film. Demonstrate pole patterns of a magnet/motor/electromagnet. Ideal for science fairs.

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magnetic fields Magnetic Field Demonstation Set

This 2-piece set provides one of the best demonstrations of magnetic fields available. Clearly shows lines of force and can be safely passed around a classroom for up-close examination. A powerful magnet is placed in the center of each plastic form. Each form is ³covered² with metallic indicators. The indicators line up to show the lines of magnetic force.

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magnetic fields Classic Magnets

The classic magnetic demonstration - Trying to understand magnetism, but don't really get it? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect way to demonstrate it? Classic magnets are an education grade magnet with one pound lift. The magnets measure 6 1/2" x 3/4" x 1/4" and have colored ends indicating the positive and negative poles of the magnet. They come in a package of 2. The suggested magnetic demonstration requires iron filings that are sold separately. (See below)

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magnetic fields Iron Filings

Over 1 pound of clean, oil free iron filings in a convenient shaker top bottle. The filings are 50 mesh fine iron filings and are suitable for magnetic demonstrations and experiments.

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magnetic fields The Mysterious Magnet Tube

This sealed 4" x 3" round acrylic viewing tube holds iron filings and a super-strong Alnico Cow Magnet. The magnet attracts the iron filings creating a large amorphous shape that looks like it has just been electrocuted! The magnet can be moved up and down to change the position of the iron filings, really demonstrating the properties of magnetism. Ideal for science demonstrations or simply for the curious.

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