Science

Without pulling out a soapbox and climbing up, I’ll just point out that students here in the States aren’t exactly excelling in the sciences. So aside from schoolwork, studying, and all that jazz, it can’t continue...

For some kids, science and chemistry are fun. Unfortunately, I would bet that it’s not the case for most children these days. So it’s up to us to make it fun! Periodic Quest is a family continue...

The Innovation Challenge, presented by a The Boy Scouts of America and Edison Nation, wants kids age 7-21 to put on their thinking caps and start inventing! Creative thinkers are encouraged to submit continue...

It’s never to early to get kids excited about science. The Basher Science Core Library includes three volumes of science basics: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. In these books, you’ll find more than 175 of artist continue...

Yes, I’m all about keeping toys simple and sticking to the original, but if your child has already shown an interest in science, this is pretty darn cool. The Video Screen Microscope gives the venerable laboratory continue...

Orbeez, the super absorbent polymer beads that kids love, are now grown faster in their very own Magic Maker. When grown in this super cool gizmo, the beads grow to 100 times their original volume continue...

While the product description strongly discourages giving Buckyballs to children, we can’t help but think they’ll keep tweens and teens occupied with imaginative work. Each set contains 216 powerful Rare Earth magnets that can be shaped, continue...

Every geekling dreams of blowing things up. This chemistry set and 32 page, full color manual includes instructions for 30 experiments from smoke bombs to stink bombs and other weird creations that are sure to gross you continue...

Henry Miller said “Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people.” Keri Smith’s How continue...

Actual spit balls are probably something you don’t want to encourage. These are much more scientific, as they use the wonder of polymers…okay, maybe not. These slimy little buggers are easy to make and fun to use. continue...

Converting your home to run on alternative energy may be a bit if a challenge, but in future generations, sustainable homes will no doubt be more readily available. This Green Power House kit from Discovery, continue...

Get their gears going with the Soda Can Robot.  All Robug needs to get him on his way is a recycled soda can. The science-project-turned toy comes complete with plastic mechanic body, wire wings and continue...

Ordinarily, if a child tells you he’s going off to create a rocket, you’re concerned. Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Device offers clear continue...