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With summer vacation here and literally no where to go, the kids have a lot of time on their hands. STEM Lab offers kits that teach science and engineering in a fun, hands-on way.
We were given the opportunity to review the Salt Water and Potato Battery Kit.
This kit includes:
- 6 Copper Nails
- 6 Zinc Nails
- 6 Cups
- 12 Packs of Salt
- 2 Wires with Clips
- Fast Color Blinking LED
- Slow Fading Color LED
- White LED
- Jumbo LED
- 10 plain wires
Salt Water Battery
I liked how the everything you need is provided in the kit (aside from water and potatoes). n was able to follow the detailed directions and make the light bulbs work all by himself. It is recommended for ages 8 and up, and I would say that is accurate.
Potato Battery
The idea of a battery powered by potatoes is such an interesting concept. It is difficult to see the small LED light in this picture, but it really worked. However, I’m not sure it would be practical to use as a nightlight as suggested-ha! The direction booklet also suggests different experiments that can be done by using various fruits and vegetables such as lemons or tomatoes. The direction booklet also has a kid-friendly explanation of how batteries work which I also found informative. STEM Lab kits are great learning tools for kids who are curious about how things work.
Where to Purchase
STEM Lab kits can be purchased through their website here or Amazon.