Science Gifts

Foster children's interest in how things work with science kits and other fun scientific gifts.

• Coolthings - Everything from gadgets and gizmos to cool lighting accessories and brain bending puzzles. They accept all major credit cards and electronic funds transfer. Based in Launceston, Tasmania with delivery Australia wide and free gift wrapping. Their Cool Science Gifts include Science Kits.
   
• Multi-Powered Products has been trading as a supplier of alternative powered products including innovative solar, wind-up, water powered, energy saving LED gadgets, educational kits, emergency products, and adventure accessories since 1996. They also encourage children to learn about concepts such as solar and water power with educational toys and fun products.
   
• PeeDee Toys is a Melbourne-based toy shop with the widest range of brand-name toys. Gift-wrapping, personalised greetings cards and gift certificates are available. Delivers Australia-wide at a flat fee. See their Science Kits & Toys
   
• Young Minds online educational products and toys has an astronomer/astrophysicist on the team so they take their astronomy seriously. Based in Sydney, they offer free gift-wrapping and an Australia-wide parcel postage flat rate. See their Astronomy section for science kits, puzzles, and boardgames.

Science Party Ideas

• Have a Mad Scientist Party with lots of "Why is it so?" games and experiments.
• Have a biology "treasure hunt" in the garden with a bug-catcher for each child.
• Turn cooking or art activities into scientific experiments.