Thames & Kosmos Electricity and Magnetic Force STEM Kit, 8 years+, plastic, 62 experiments, 64 pieces

The Electricity and Magnetic Force STEM kit from Thames & Kosmos allows children to conduct over 60 exciting experiments with circuits and magnetic devices to understand electricity, magnetism, and how these two fundamental properties are closely linked. Children aged eight and up can experiment safely and easily, playing with electric current and magnetic fields using colorful blocks and components that snap securely into place in this hands-on kit.

On the electricity side, the child builds series and parallel circuits to light a bulb, experiments with push buttons and on-off switches, and assembles circuits that include a spinning motor, two switches, and up to three bulbs. The electrical blocks fit together using simple snap-in connectors, and the unique shapes and vibrant colors make it easy to follow assembly diagrams to build functional devices.

On the magnetism side, the child performs tests to see which materials are magnetic, learns about magnetic force and magnetic poles, magnetizes metal, and uses iron filings to make invisible magnetic fields visible. A magnetic pendulum device helps investigate magnetic force and direction, and experiments show how a compass works and how Earth's magnetic fields behave, including with an electromagnet.

Finally, the child puts everything they have learned to use by building a speaker, an electromagnetic relay switch, and a Morse code telegraph key. The kit contains 64 pieces, 62 experiments, and a 64-page full-color instruction manual with easy-to-follow diagrams. The product requires 2 AA batteries, is made of plastic, and has been awarded a Parents' Choice Gold Award. Electrical and electronic components should not be disposed of with regular household waste, but taken to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is the kit recommended for? The recommended age is 8 years and up, with age ranges of 6 - 9 years and 9 - 12 years.

How many experiments and pieces does it contain? The kit contains 64 pieces and allows for 62 experiments, coming with a 64-page full-color instruction manual.

Does it require batteries? Yes, the product requires 2 AA batteries; do not mix old and new batteries or combine different types of batteries.