5 best electronics kit for kids 8 12

Product description

Robotic science kits for kids over 8 years: The robotic kits can encourage kids to DIY science projects, cultivate their science interest from childhood, enhance their hands-on ability and thinking ability. (The robotic toy kit needs to be assembled with the parents. Small parts cannot be eaten.) Expand your knowledge: When you assembling the 4 set different robots, you will know the knowledge about bionic, robots and graffiti, which you can learn the basic principles of simple circuit, motors, mechanical and engineering, further improve kids to learn circuits and science, inspire their curiosity and creativity.

• 【Simple and Easy Science Project】 Encourage Your kids to build their robots and enjoy the endless fun of DIY science activities
• 【4 in 1 STEM Kit】Robotics for Kids: Including 4 sets parts for kids to assemble,Graffiti Robot，Balance Car，Crawler，Climbing Robot.Includes Magnetized Screwdriver and Detailed instructions make it much easier and convenient to assemble the models. Requires 2 AA batteries.(Not Included)
• 【A Great Gift for 8-12 Years】 Create unique STEM Toys for 8-12 years old & teens.Kids can create electronic builds with their own hands, using the motors, wires and all parts included. Make learning more fun, learn basic principles of simple circuit, motors, mechanical and engineering.
• 【Instructions&Safety material】 A clear and complete instruction manual provides children with solutions to problems so that they can successfully complete the assembly of the robot. All pieces are made with high-quality non-toxic，tasteless ABS materials.Its best gifts for your kids.Response within 24 hours for any problems
• 【Warm Tips】 Please read the instructions carefully, use the correct circuit diagram to avoid short circuit.Children under 8 years of age need to work with their parents to assemble,small parts can NOT be eaten.Please contact us if have any problems.

• Learn the basic circuit principles and investigate the electricity and magnetism by doing experiments with 50 Items including 40-pages full-color manual
• A great electronics STEM kit for high school students (Grade 10,11,12) to enhance what is learned from physics class
• Easy enough for junior students (Grade 7,8,9) and kids to explore in advance and get interested in physics science
• The clearly illustrated manual encourages critical thinking by asking you questions before and after doing the experiments
• 18 chapters with fun projects: Fruit Battery, Electric Bell Making and Hand Crank Generator

User questions & answers

Question:	What age levels can this be used with
Answer:	This kit is more suitable for kids who 12-year-old and up because they already have some reading skill and the ability to better understand the scientific concept and definition. They are also at the age when they will learn knowledge about electricity at school. With this kit, they can enhance what they learned or study in advance. For younger kids, they should be under parents' supervision and guidance.
Question:	Are the instructions available in spanish? my grandsons are peruvian and have very limited english
Answer:	Yes, We have the instruction in 6 languages including English, French, Germany, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. Although we only provide the English version of instruction on amazon.com, you can contact us at [email protected] and we will send you the link to download the electronic version of the instruction in any other language.
Question:	We bought this but are having a hard time following along. is there another resource you could direct us to for further explanation? (like you tube
Answer:	Just bought mine and I find it does take time to absorb . I have expanded into simple circuits as opposed to going on with the other experiments. Enough for me to start to learn the basics. I hope to try them all so that I can later go over them with my Grandchildren. I find very interesting equipment for learning at hBarsci,com. But these are additional learning tools.
Question:	Students are neglectful and have lost pieces. Where could I get replacements
Answer:	Hello Jason, I am sorry for all the inconvenience caused. Although I work hard to ensure high quality standards through multiple quality checks, I regrettably still come across missing and defective parts occasionally. Please contact us (we are the seller of the product on amazon) You may be surprised when you receive the replacement and found that it is a whole new kit. This is because we don't sell parts separately on Amazon and if we send you from China where our company is located in, it would be a very long time for you to wait. So I finally decide to send you a whole new kit from Amazon warehouse. I hope that this new kit will help you solve the problem. Best regards, Calvin

Product features

Teenii STEM Basic Circuit Learning Kit

This kit is an excellent gift for kids to learn AND understanding the science and mathematics behind electricity and magnetism. The included manual also gives simple but concise explanations about each piece included in the kit. It's got all necessary components including voltage, ampere meter, mini lightbulb, generator, motor, magnets. Simply follow the instructions to conduct different experiments and explore the world.

Real components instead of abstract ones

Unlike the other abstract kits with which kids will have great fun playing with it but hardly learn or understand what they are doing, everything in this kit is open and naked to the eye. By reading the manual and doing the experiments, kids will learn about basic rules in parallel and series circuit; schematic diagrams drawing; the relationship between voltage, current and resistance; magnetic effect of electric current etc. With this kit, kids will learn the principles behind electric circuits and why they work in the manner they do. Moreove, Moreover, you can literally do probably a hundred experiments by tinkering with all the components or things you can find around the house without following the instruction of the manual.

Learning about magnets

When a magnet touches a nail, smaller metal pieces can be attracted to the nail, as shown in the picture. The nail itself becomes a magnet which causes the nail to become polarized. If you pull away the magnet, the nail loses some of its magnetization and will no longer exhibit as much attraction for other metal objects.

If you touch a magnet to a piece of soft iron (iron with a low carbon content) replacing the nail, after you pull away the magnet, the iron loses all of its attraction for the other metal objects. This is because soft iron is a temporary magnet.

Creating a Fruit Battery

In this experiment, you will make a battery with fruits and learn about the principle of the wet cell battery. The chemistry behind the fruit cell is that zinc is more reactive than copper which means zinc loses electrons more easily than copper. As a result, oxidation occurs in the zinc metal strip and zinc metal loses electrons which then become zinc ions. The electrons then flow from the zinc strip to the copper strip through an external circuit.

Making a Hand-crank Electric Generator

In this experiment, you will make a hand-crank generator with an electric motor and learn about the working principle of electric generators. The electric generator, invented by Michael Faraday, converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. An electric generator consists of a number of wire loops placed in a strong magnetic field, which is similar to the electric motor. When the wire loops rotates, it cuts magnetic field lines. So the current is generated in a circuit.

Building a Electric Raning Bell

In this experiment, you will build an electric bell with batteries and a solenoid and learning the mechanics of the original ranging bell. When the switch is pressed, current flows around the circuit. The soft iron core is magnetized by the magnetic field produced by the current in the coil. Then soft iron armature is attracted and moves towards the soft iron core. Hammer moves to hit the gong and produce a sound. Contacts open to switch off the current. Soft iron core loses its magnetism. Spring brings the soft iron armature back to its original position. Contacts will close to switch on the current again. The process repeats so the bell keeps ranging.

Product description

Playz 25+ Circuit Board

• CREATE YOUR OWN CIRCUITS - Does your student or child love learning about science, physics, mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering? This Playz Starter Electronic Circuit Board Toy gives kids the chance to explore how a variety of electronics work, including lights, sounds, magnetism and even radios! Boys and girls can learn how to wire, build and engineer over 25+ exciting electronic experiments for boys and girls!
• OVER 25 HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS - Children ages 8 and older will be able to experience a real science and electronics center at their fingertips. Over 25 experiments will provide many hours of challenging fun for students. Kids will have a blast connecting things like a AM/FM radio, a flying ball, cool sounds, and much more!
• EXPLORE YOUR SENSES - This electrifying experience includes light controls, magnetic controls, sound controls, and touch controls. Junior scientists will enjoy a sensory experience like no other! Connect the wires to discover and test the powers of your own science center.
• EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL - Your Playz electronics board includes a 64-page illustrated instruction manual for assembly of circuits and fascinating multi-experiments. Younger children may need adult or parental supervision while setting up this science toy center. Experiments range from simple to challenging, allowing kids to grow and learn in a snap while they’re having fun.
• GREAT FOR S.T.E.M. LEARNING - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; rather than teach the four methods as separate and individual subjects, STEM consolidates them into a interconnected learning standard based on real-world applications. Each kit is a working model lab that demonstrates STEM concepts for ages 8 and up.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can someone point me to a pdf of the instructions? My kids lost it already
Answer:	As far as I know there is no PDF. Try contacting the seller.
Question:	does it work on 240 input voltage? I want to use it in Europe
Answer:	It works with batteries. No 110-220 Volts. You can use it everywhere.
Question:	Is this item too young for 13 yr old boy? Super smart and into math and sciences
Answer:	My 8 year old has mastered it on his own and he's very into STEM. He loves it but I think this might be a little below a 13 year old level.
Question:	Does this need any batteries? (Want to make sure to buy if needed
Answer:	Needs 2 AA batteries. Doesn’t come with any.

Product description

Watch and be amazed at what your music can do with the new Snap Circuits LIGHT. Connect your iPhone or other device and enjoy your music as the lights change to the beat. The strobe light with spinning patterns will amaze you with its visual effects. Elenco's Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in our manual and build over 175 exciting projects. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics. Snap Circuits are endorsed by educators worldwide and used in schools, libraries, museums, STEM programs and creating with Snap Circuits. The Circuit Safe patented safety device unique to Snap Circuits branded products makes learning circuitry safe. No tools required. Uses "AA" batteries, unless otherwise indicated. Snap Circuits products have won many awards, including Toy of the Year (TOTY), ASTRA'S Best Toys for Kids, Parent's Choice Recommended, Good Housekeeping's Best Toy, Family Choice, National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA Gold), Children's Choice, Dr. Toy (100 Best Children's Products, 10 best Educational Products, Green Toy Company), The inaugural Seriously STEM award & KAPi Award.

• Build over 175 amazing projects with over 55 color coded circuit components
• Hands on introduction to electronics learn how to construct real working circuits, devices and fiber optics
• Plug in your iPhone, Android phone or any MP3 player and see your circuits react
• Includes full color instruction manual with over 100 pages of educational fun
• LEARN BY DOING - Ideal for young engineers ages 8 and older

User questions & answers

Question:	Don't have and iPod or an MP3 player can you still have music
Answer:	I used my cell phone which is an android (blu brand) and it worked although the volume was really low. I think it would work better with an ipod or mp3 player meant to play music.
Question:	I do not have an ipod or an MP3 player but do have a samsung galaxy 4...would the mp3 light feature work with my phone? please let me know
Answer:	It came with an auxiliary cord so it should work from the music on your phone. My son said that when plugging that cord into your phone it produces the music through a speaker that came with it, but it is very quiet. However, it does make the lights flash to the music. He said that playing the music into the microphone allows you to hear the music better.
Question:	My son broke the flying disc, where would I purchase another? Do they sell replacement parts
Answer:	Some replacement parts are available on eBay, and you might also search the dollar stores. Try to see if your little scientist or you can make one using a round margarine container lid.
Question:	Which is better set, the light exploration kit or the arcade kit that sells for a little less on Amazon
Answer:	Hello- So much depends on interest. The Light is one of the top selling Snap Circuits but doesnt have the coding/programming component that Arcade has. Both are great kits.

Product features

Learn While Doing

Give your child an exciting, hands-on introduction to electronics with Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Light. This innovative kit contains over 55 color-coded, real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set offers 175 plus do-it-yourself projects that will give your child an entertaining, concrete education on how electronics work.

Create Working Electronic Circuits

Snap Circuits comes with over 55 pieces to create 175 different electronic projects. The pieces include snap wires, a color changing LED, Glow-in-the-dark propeller, infrared receiver, strobe IC and much, much more. They all snap together easily on the included plastic grid -- no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them easy. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices.

Grow as You Go

Because the projects are arranged in order of complexity, kids can build on their skills as they progress through the manual.

The lessons start out with a simple LED light and switch project that demonstrates how electricity is turned on and off with a switch. Other projects include: Infrared Detector, Strobe Light with spinning patterns, Color Changing LED, Glow-in-the-Dark Flying Fan, Strobe integrated circuit (IC), Fiber Optic communication,

Color organ controlled by iPod or other MP3 Player and many more.

Combine Your Kits and Design Your Own Circuits

Once children have mastered several of the techniques introduced in this kit, they can use the components to experiment and create their own customized circuits and electronic devices. The Snap Circuits Light Snap Modules can be combined with parts from other Snap Circuits kits that'll take their kit - - and their fun - - to the next level.

Snap Circuits Light requires four AA batteries, not included.

Product description

Boolean Box – STEM discovery and building kit, made just for girls! Boolean Box was designed with a specific goal in mind: to open the minds of girls ages 8 to 14, and introduce them to the world of computer programming, electronics, animation, and more. Created by a team at the non-profit organization Boolean Girl Inc., which teaches coding and engineering to elementary and middle school girls, the Boolean Box was made to appeal to younger audiences. Engaging girls in STEM subjects between the 3rd to 8th grades makes it more likely that they’ll remain interested in information technology, and increase the number of women in technology-based careers. But beyond changing the world, they wanted to ignite young minds on an individual basis. What sort of science and engineering toy or kit would appeal to young girls, while teaching them vital information? After getting feedback from hundreds of girls in Boolean Girl camps and classes, the answer became the Boolean Box. With the Boolean Box, STEM learning is literally in your child’s hand! The kit contains all the tools they need to build their own Boolean Box. After plugging it into a monitor, they’re ready to learn coding, build circuits, and make animation. Let your child discover, explore, and create the foundation for a lifetime love of science and information technology! The Boolean Box comes with an assortment of programs and features, including: Raspberry Pi wireless keyboard and mouse Scratch, Python, and Mindcraft programs Hardware and electronics Access to to more fun through Boolean University Empower your girls and give them the gift of coding...Click ADD TO CART and order TODAY!

• Build a real computer by yourself. Invent electronic gadgets and learn coding using Scratch to create stories, games, and animations. Based on Raspberry Pi, this kit also includes Python programming for kids plus Scratch and Python projects.
• Kids learn engineering concepts as they build circuits and models. The Boolean Box accommodates skills growth and includes increasingly sophisticated projects as skills progress. Whether brand new to technology, very experienced, or somewhere in between, there is a path that fits.
• Girls, boys, everyone. We collaborated with 1000s of girls in camps and school programs to develop the Boolean Box to teach computers, coding, and electronics. Kids learn STEM/STEAM concepts through experimentation, discovery and play.
• Includes keyboard, mouse, Raspberry Pi, 8 gig SD card with Raspbian OS, Scratch, Python and Minecraft. Wires, circuits, resistors, buttons, LEDs, breadboard. HDMI connects to TV. Includes Internet/WiFi but not required. Box is also carrying case. Ages 8+
• Boolean Box is part of the Boolean Girl program, created to inspire 3rd - 8th grade girls to build, code, and invent. Through online Boolean U, camps, and clubhouses, we grow early engagement in computing and engineering to spark lifelong interest in STEM.

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is it specifically "for Girls"? Why not for all children
Answer:	Hi Brian here, one of the founders of Boolean Girl. We frequently get the request for a gender-neutral version of the Boolean Box STEM computer kit and we understand why. Coding is fun for everyone! But, Boolean Girl Tech has been a mission driven company since its inception. Our goal is to inspire and encourage girls to pursue STEM careers to address the declining numbers of girls and women in STEM careers. While we continue to keep a gender-neutral version on the radar, it is not core to our mission and remains a lower priority. Other parents have purchased the Boolean Box for their sons because once kids open the box, their creativity and imagination are jump-started. I have two boys myself and they build things with the Boolean Box. You might find, as I have, that the Box is a good conversation starter with your son(s) about the challenges of gender and racial imbalance in technical fields.
Question:	Is it overly girly? It seems to be the best option available but I have boys
Answer:	It is not overly girly. On the cover it says for girls but if your boys can get past that it is a great tech toy for learning. We use the kits in all the BooleanGirl.org classes even the ones that include boys. The name and the label frequently start useful discussions about diversity in technology. I have two boys and they use their boxes all the time. The younger one added some stickers to his.
Question:	How long does it take for this product to ship? I don't see any stock info
Answer:	There are two choices based on who fulfills the order, by Amazon or by the seller, boolean girl. It looks like if you choose Amazon Prime, it may not arrive by the Christmas. If you choose to let Boolean Girl fulfill, I promise you that we will ship orders 2 day, the same day they are ordered. So if you order before 5 PM on the 20th it will ship on the 20th and should arrive on the 22nd.
Question:	Is there a non-gender specific version of this? I am a mom to boys and am a girl working in tech. I don't understand why it needs to say for girls
Answer:	We frequently get the request for a gender-neutral version of the Boolean Box and we understand why. Coding is fun for everyone! But, Boolean Girl Tech has been a mission driven company since its inception. Our goal is to inspire and encourage girls to pursue STEM careers to address the declining numbers of girls and women in STEM careers. While we continue to keep a gender-neutral version on the radar, it is not core to our mission and remains a lower priority. Other parents have purchased the Boolean Box for their sons because once kids open the box, their creativity and imagination are jump-started. I have two boys myself and they build things with the Boolean Box. You might find, as I have, that the Box is a good conversation starter with your son(s) about the challenges of gender and racial imbalance in technical fields.