Thames & Kosmos STEM Kit Genetics Lab 40 pieces 20 experiments plastic metal 8 years+

The Thames & Kosmos Genetics Lab STEM kit is an in-depth research laboratory for genetics, the branch of biology that focuses on heredity and organism variation, as well as DNA, the acid that contains the blueprint of life. The child observes genetic material with their own eyes while isolating DNA from a tomato in a test tube, a concrete experiment that transforms an abstract concept into a visible discovery.

With this kit, the child investigates heredity and learns how traits are passed from parents to children. They learn about dominant and recessive genes and play heredity games to determine how traits will be expressed. They discover the biology of reproduction, cell components, and how chromosomes are combined and copied, then assemble a model to see the elegant double-helix structure of DNA.

The exploration continues with deciphering the genetic code and discovering how the different parts, called nucleotides, fit together. The child analyzes DNA samples to identify suspects and solve a crime, creates their own colony of bacteria to experiment with the survival of the fittest, and reads about how mutations affect genes and how scientists clone plants and animals.

The kit contains 40 pieces, 20 experiments, and an instruction manual. It was selected as one of the 10 best educational gifts of 2018 by Homeschool.com and received the 2019 "Parents' Choice" Gold Award. It is made of plastic and metal, and the manual must be read before use, followed, and kept for reference. The product is manufactured in Germany for Thames & Kosmos, England.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experiments can I do with this kit? The kit includes 20 experiments through which you isolate DNA from a tomato, study heredity, dominant and recessive genes, assemble a DNA model, and analyze samples to solve a crime.

What is the kit made of? It is made of plastic and metal.

From what age is it recommended? The recommended age is 8 years and older.

How many pieces does the kit contain? The kit contains 40 pieces, 20 experiments, and an instruction manual that must be read before use.