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6. We agree here

Reply to hunter (Reply #5)

Tue Dec 9, 2014, 01:20 PM

Dec 2014

"Chemistry sets" and most "science kits," the sort you find in the toy section of the department store these days, or even in the science museum, are far too mild.

Even the electronics kits are dumbed down.

Books are a given though, and I wasn't really thinking about the kits or sets.The kits and sets also tend to be quite expensive.

I was wondering if there are any specific inexpensive science toys or games people recommend -- things which are primarily intended to be fun, but also (intentionally or not) incorporate learning opportunities.

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We agree here unrepentant progress Dec 2014 #6

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