LNC Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Which one would you choose? 1. Thames and Kosmos Core Science MS-1 http://www.thamesandkosmos.com/products/cs/cs.html 2. Thames and Kosmos (National Geographic) Elements of Science http://www.thamesandkosmos.com/products/es/es.html Thanks for the help! I promise this is my last science kit question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I can't comment on the two you mentioned since I have never used those kits, but I WILL say that I will probably never buy any T&K kits again after splurging on the 2000 set. The directions for the experiments are written in paragraph form and are not well-written either. It was an exercise in frustration for my oldest who loves and enjoys science. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in WI Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 I can't comment on the two you mentioned since I have never used those kits, but I WILL say that I will probably never buy any T&K kits again after splurging on the 2000 set. The directions for the experiments are written in paragraph form and are not well-written either. It was an exercise in frustration for my oldest who loves and enjoys science. Eek! Good to know. Ds really wants one of their physics sets for Christmas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I can't comment on the two you mentioned since I have never used those kits, but I WILL say that I will probably never buy any T&K kits again after splurging on the 2000 set. The directions for the experiments are written in paragraph form and are not well-written either. It was an exercise in frustration for my oldest who loves and enjoys science. :iagree: T&K kits look awesome, but in my house, they don't get used much (and we LOVE science and science kits). I also haven't used the kits you are linking to, but our experience with some of the others hasn't been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Ditto here. The T&K kit didn't go over well. Snap circuits was a TERRIFIC present, got played with a ton. In fact, I was just looking at the Home Science Tools catalog and noticing the next level of electronics kit they have.http://www.hometrainingtools.com/electronics-lab-130-in-1/p/EL-LAB130N/ It comes in a few levels and price points and says ages 12+. You could either go with that or snap circuits. Maybe do Snap Circuits this year and the electronics lab next. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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