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Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 125 STEM Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 40 Parts | STEM Educational Toys for Kids 8+
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Size | One Size |
Brand | Snap Circuits |
Theme | Physics |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.75 x 12 x 2.5 inches |
About this item
- Build over 125 projects investigating alternative energy strategies
- Learn about "Green Energy" options with included bonus educational manual
- Contains over 40 parts including Hand Crank, Solar Cell, FM Radio, Energy Compartment, Rechargeable Battery, Windmill Clock, and Analog Meter
- Compatible with the Snap Circuits family of electronic learning kits
- Includes full-color manual with over 100 pages and separate educational manual
- LEARN BY DOING- Ideal for young engineers ages 8 and older.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 15.75 x 12 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
ASIN | B002PLNSRY |
Item model number | SCG-125 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #329,065 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #3,083 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | October 12, 2009 |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
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With the Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, kids can get a hands-on, entertaining education about what green energy means. This innovative kit contains real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices, featuring projects designed specifically to illustrate different sources of electricity. The kit includes over 40 pieces and a manual with 129 different projects. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set will give your child a fun, valuable education on how electronics and green energy work. Create Working Electronic CircuitsThe Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit comes with over 40 pieces to create 129 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an electrode, a wind fan, and a rechargeable battery, snap together easily on the included plastic grid--no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them as easy as possible. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. Parts from this Alternative Energy Kit are compatible with other Snap Circuits kits. The power generated with this kit can even be used to power the experiments of other Snap Circuits projects. Experience Green Energy FirsthandThe Green Alternative Energy Kit offers projects specifically designed to demonstrate how renewable energy is generated. Kids can experiment with solar power, windmills, hydroelectric power, rechargeable batteries, and liquid batteries to experience green energy generation firsthand. The kit comes with green energy components, like a solar cell, a hand crank, a fan, a water wheel, and a liquid holder with an electrode. An included green energy manual provides in-depth explanations of different energy sources. Simple, Fun Projects Let Kids Learn While They PlayThis Snap Circuits kit gives kids a fun, hands-on introduction to how electrical circuits work to run everyday electronic devices. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building, following instructions, and alternative energy. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project. As they complete each of the 129 projects, children will learn about electric switches, currents, and more, while they put together devices like a working LCD clock, directional wind lights, a light-emitting diode, and a water wheel. What's in the BoxPlastic snap-grid, 47 components, project manual, and green energy manual.
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With the Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, kids can get a hands-on, entertaining education about what green energy means. This innovative kit contains real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices, featuring projects designed specifically to illustrate different sources of electricity. The kit includes over 40 pieces and a manual with 129 different projects. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set will give your child a fun, concrete education on how electronics and green energy work.
Create Working Electronic CircuitsThe Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kit comes with over 40 pieces to create 129 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an electrode, a wind fan, and a rechargeable battery, snap together easily on the included plastic grid--no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them as easy as possible. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices.
Parts from this Alternative Energy Kit are compatible with other Snap Circuits kits. The power generated with this kit can even be used to power the experiments of other Snap Circuits projects.
Experience Green Energy Firsthand
The Green Alternative Energy Kit offers projects specifically designed to demonstrate how renewable energy is generated. Kids can experiment with solar power, windmills, hydroelectric power, rechargeable batteries, and liquid batteries to experience green energy generation firsthand. The kit comes with green energy components, like a solar cell, a hand crank, a fan, a water wheel, and a liquid holder with an electrode. An included green energy manual provides in-depth explanations of different energy sources.
Simple, Fun Projects Let Kids Learn While They Play
This Snap Circuits kit gives kids a fun, hands-on introduction to how electrical circuits work to run everyday electronic devices. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building, following instructions, and alternative energy. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project.
As they complete each of the 129 projects, children will learn about electric switches, currents, and more, while they put together devices like a working LCD clock, directional wind lights, a light-emitting diode, and a water wheel.
What's in the Box
Plastic snap-grid, 47 components, project manual, and green energy manual.
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Build cool, unique projects – all from one box!
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So Many Projects to MakeSTEM kits come with a clear, easy to understand illustrated instruction manual. Follow along step-by-step and complete multiple projects with each product. Build dozens of fun and unique projects from one box. |
Safe with No Tools RequiredBuild with your hands! All products are assembled simply by snapping parts together, no tools required. Only Snap Circuits products use patented CircuitSafe Technology to keep kids safe while they play. |
What's insideAll Snap Circuits kits come with everything you need (batteries excluded) to complete real electronic circuits. Components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. |
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Customer Reviews |
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Model Number | SCB-20 | SC-100 | SC-500 | SCA-200 | SCG225 | MYHSCP20 |
How Many Projects | 21+ | 100+ | 500+ | 200+ | 125+ | 53 |
Number of Parts | 13 | 29 | 75 | 36 | 45 | 72 |
Batteries Required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ |
Recommended Age | 5+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
Features Alternative Energy | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the entertainment value, quality and ease of use of the toy. For example, they mention it has lots of fun and educational projects, the parts are durable and sturdy, and the instructions are easy to follow and understand. That said, they say it's a great investment and a good buy. Customers also appreciate the shape, energy, and projects.
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Customers find the product entertaining and educational. They say it's a fabulous learning STEM toy with endless opportunities for learning. Customers also say the projects are easy to follow and produce entertaining results.
"...These kits allow him to safely explore his interests and I am truely grateful for that...." Read more
"..."open" and "closed" circuits are also very intuitive and explained the concepts better than any teacher or book I'd ever seen...." Read more
"...Although this set is fun, it's also educational and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use in any regular classroom from about 4th grade up...." Read more
"...but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the product. They say it's a very good product to show how electricity works. They also say the parts are durable, sturdy, and not cheaply made. The kit is great and should last a long time. Customers are thrilled with the results and are successful making things work. They mention that the plethora of components makes it a steal.
"...The quality seems high. We tried an elecricity kit in the past and it was not user friendly at all, even for adults...." Read more
"The parts are durable, very sturdy. Some other reviewers have compared them to Legos in quality, and I agree that they're on the same level...." Read more
"...The kit has some nice features, including a fan, a volt meter, a battery and solar charger, and a fairly annoying whistle...." Read more
"...The plethora of components makes this a STEAL!GET ONE!!!" Read more
Customers find the instructions for the toy easy to follow, understand, and put together. They also appreciate the simple design and the snaps, which are easy to use to create the various circuits. Overall, customers say the tote is a great option for kids and provides hours of fun.
"...in the book such as "open" and "closed" circuits are also very intuitive and explained the concepts better than any teacher or book I'd ever seen...." Read more
"...The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart...." Read more
"...explain to him how they all worked, but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results...." Read more
"...I love it! On my opinion, circuit diagrams in this kit are easier to build and comprehend than in Electronic Snap Circuit...." Read more
Customers like the value of the toy. They mention that it's a great investment for kids and a good buy.
"...Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this set. It is reasonably priced and of great quality. I would not hesitate to buy this again." Read more
"...Great investment." Read more
"...It was reasonably priced and shipped quickly." Read more
"...And replacements are pricey when you factor in shipping." Read more
Customers like the gift. They say it's an awesome gift for kids who love Legos, building sets, and future inventors. They also say it’s perfect for that in between age.
"This was a fantastic birthday gift for my young nephew who is so excited to learn technology" Read more
"...This is a perfect gift for a child that has an interest in science...." Read more
"Perfect for that in between age. Excellent quality and my 7 & 11 year old have had a great time playing together with this." Read more
"...Great gift for budding scientist." Read more
Customers find the shape of the toy attractive, cool, and visual. They also say it's like LEGO and a great Christmas gift.
"...The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart...." Read more
"...And this toy is so visual to explain alternative energy!!..." Read more
"...like the radio with the volume control and earphones, are more attractively designed and that might be part of the excitement as well...." Read more
"...For 8 and up. It is the greatest toy I ever had! It's like LEGO, a new toy every day...." Read more
Customers find the alternative energy kit excellent, great, and perfect for a budding solar energy lover. They also appreciate the solar and wind power aspects. Customers say the kit helps demonstrate solar, mechanical, wind, and water as alternative energy.
"...This is an excellent introduction to alternative energy...." Read more
"...3 months ago, and while it is a lot of fun and gives a good basic overview of green power, two important pieces broke within the first month of use...." Read more
"...work with the hand crank from this set for power; This set has experiments with solar, hydroelectric, kinetic, and other types of energy...." Read more
"I love the solar and wind power aspect on this. Not a huge fan of the soda powered radio project thing...." Read more
Customers find the projects in the kit interesting and creative. They say the kit comes with a book and 125 different experiments that get kids thinking, creating, and exploring ideas.
"...and found some interesting phenomena, and there are lots of different projects to build...." Read more
"...The item however is great and gets kids thinking, creating, and exploring ideas." Read more
"...It comes with a book and 125 different experiments. My son is going through, page by page and performing each one. He's fascinated by it and he's 12...." Read more
"...There are many projects so it holds her attention for long periods of time." Read more
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The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart. The included storage tray is a durable, permanent part of the set and makes it easy to find parts. Also makes it easy to see if you forgot to put a part away.
The only recommendation I have for improvement is that they give more detailed descriptions of what a short circuit is and how to avoid it. This part was confusing for me at first because I had ZERO experience with this sort of thing.
I bought this for my 12-year-old son to use in his homeschool science class. He loves it. An added bonus is that I am learning WITH HIM while he does the projects.
As for the "green"part: this set includes parts for showing how wind, water, solar, and manual (hand crank) energy can be used to power LED lights, a horn, a radio, and so on. This is an excellent introduction to alternative energy. In addition, the kit includes a booklet that explains alternative energy in simple terms.
I hold a master's degree in education. Although this set is fun, it's also educational and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use in any regular classroom from about 4th grade up. Kids 8 to 12 might need a little adult guidance with the projects. My 12-year-old can do them without my help, but I like to participate just for the fun of it.
This Green Energy kit was the next set we purchased. We have owned it for about 8 months now and this has been one of the most played with things in our house. Our son regularly combines the two sets to build his own circuits. He has more fun with this than with lego bricks and k'nex. He likes to hook up the meter and see how he is creating energy by blowing on the fan, turning the crank, or putting the solar panel in the sun. This set is an awesome add-on to the original kits. You can use it by itself as well, but DS loves the flying disc, the sensors, and the battery pack in the Jr set.
The quality seems high. We tried an elecricity kit in the past and it was not user friendly at all, even for adults. With Snap Circuits, everything works like it should, despite being handled regularly by a 5 yr old. This one doesn't fall apart with the slightest touch, like some other brand kits.
I must applaud the company for making something so kid friendly. There are so many times where my son has an interest in things, but they are not appropriate for him yet. These kits allow him to safely explore his interests and I am truely grateful for that. I also like that it appeals to adults more than some other kid toys. He and I can both have fun while spending time together. It sure beats playing Candyland. LOL
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this set. It is reasonably priced and of great quality. I would not hesitate to buy this again.
His pride in his ability to do it alone as well as sheer joy from seeing how things "worked" was fun to see. He told me that he had a dream about Snap Circuits the night after we opened it and that in his dream he made the biggest snap circuit ever. Now that's a good toy! My soon to be 4 year old also was very interested in helping big brother. My 6 year old let the 4 year old turn the hand crank as well as blow on the fan (smart kid making his little brother do the "hard work"). I love particular set because it really does teach kids that energy has to come from somewhere. The explanations in the book such as "open" and "closed" circuits are also very intuitive and explained the concepts better than any teacher or book I'd ever seen. This product is NOT for everyone. I know that many kids would say "yeah just give me my video game." However, if your kid is the inquisitive type, likes legos/building and just wants to find out how things work, this is the best gift I can possibly think of. Thanks to all of the other reviewers for their reviews as that swayed me to buying this product and I am overwhelmingly pleased that I did.