| Science Kit Checklist - 3 Things to Consider when | | | | something similar. |
| Buying a Science Kit | | | | Pick a fun kit. Nothing turns a child against learning |
| There's a science kit for just about any school subject | | | | faster than boredom. Most science kits made for kids |
| you can think of: biology, geology, chemistry, and more. | | | | contain humorous instructions that make reading fun. |
| There are even kits for non-school related subjects | | | | It's more like reading a comic than a science manual. |
| such as forensic science. It's easy to become | | | | The instructions should also be easy for most kids to |
| overwhelmed with so many choices available. Here's a | | | | follow, depending on their age. |
| checklist to keep handy when you need a science kit | | | | The experiments should also be fun and interesting. |
| for your child. | | | | Some popular experiments include building a volcano, |
| The Checklist: | | | | creating a homemade robot, and making fruit batteries. |
| Make sure the experiments are safe and easy. | | | | A good experiment will be fun, but also teach the child |
| Experiments shouldn't be too difficult. After all, you're | | | | and let them feel a sense of accomplishment. |
| not in a lab. You want to avoid any damage to your | | | | Pick an age-appropriate kit. The recommended age |
| home or child. If the experiment seems too | | | | range for the kit will be written on the box. For most |
| complicated for your child's level, pick something more | | | | kits, the recommended age range is from 9-years old |
| suitable. | | | | and up. Of course, kits for younger kids will contain |
| It's also a good idea to get a kit that includes all the | | | | easier experiments than those for older kids. It might |
| supplies you need. The only exception is if the | | | | also be necessary for you to supervise your child, |
| experiment requires simple everyday items, such as | | | | depending on their age. |
| cardboard, construction paper, baking soda, or | | | | |