Where to buy Science Kits

[Padre]

Folks,


Just wanna share some pointers with you regarding science kits.

Avoid the plastic prisms. They don't work. Kiddo bought one from a science fair in his school canteen and it doesn't refract light well. Nothing comes close to the glass ones in the school's science lab.

If you are getting a microscope, get one that you could use, too. If you can't focus and see, chances are kiddo will not be able to see, too. Most of the microscopes in TRU are more toy than apparatus, in my opinion. The shop at Omni-theatre carries some decent scopes.


Cheers!

Padre

P/S: Yes, I have both the prism that can't refract light and the microscope that is permanently out of focus.

[Kmumz]

Hi all,


I have had the same experience. I bought some science kits on simple machines and they did not work. I heard about this place that develops science ‘toys’ based on primary school concepts. They teach you how to make your own science toys and you can do it using things from home. They also have huge bubble solutions which really thrilled my kids and they teach you how to explain to your kids about the concept behind the bubbles. Let me know if you need the contact.

[csb]

Hi Kmumz,


I’m interested. Pls let me have the contact details. Thanks.

[watmekiasu]

You might be interested in the Magic School Bus Experiment Kit. This is the first I’ve heard of it. It’s going to be available at the Harris Pavillion at the BookFest this week. U.P. $28.50, offer at the BookFest at $18.90.

[znzyzyzx]

Kmumz:

Hi all,


I have had the same experience. I bought some science kits on simple machines and they did not work. I heard about this place that develops science 'toys' based on primary school concepts. They teach you how to make your own science toys and you can do it using things from home. They also have huge bubble solutions which really thrilled my kids and they teach you how to explain to your kids about the concept behind the bubbles. Let me know if you need the contact.

Hi,
can let me have the contact ? jane_neo2004@yahoo.com.sg.

thanks

[joconde]

Kmumz:

Hi all,


I have had the same experience. I bought some science kits on simple machines and they did not work. I heard about this place that develops science 'toys' based on primary school concepts. They teach you how to make your own science toys and you can do it using things from home. They also have huge bubble solutions which really thrilled my kids and they teach you how to explain to your kids about the concept behind the bubbles. Let me know if you need the contact.

Hi, I'm keen too, pls PM me the contact, thanks !

[singapore45]

There’s a popular branch where i saw a whole range of science kit, can’t remember which one. It has from magnets to those kind of more complicated experiment kit

[coolit]

Hi,


Has anyone bought science kits from toys r us, the ones about rockets and using vinegar and baking soda to propel them?

Coolit

[BigDad]

Hi coolit,


No but I heard about the soda pop science kit its very interesting talks about why there is fizz in drinks and after that can drink the 'experiment'

[BigDevil]

DD brought home a booklet of products from a company called Play 'N' Learn. Looks like they have quite a good range of science related products. You can check them out at their website: http://www.play-n-learn.com


PS. The booklet is a pricelist of their products when they will be selling at DD's school canteen. The prices are better than their online prices.