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Science Gifts For Kids?
beernutmark writes "I have two science-loving kids ages 7 and 9. My youngest knew Neil deGrasse Tyson's name at age 4. With the holidays coming up, I am looking to get them some quality science-related tools. Two items on the list are a quality microscope and/or a real rock-hounding kit. I am looking for any other gift suggestions for this year or future years (or even for younger kids for other readers) and hints on good sources."
Maybe they'll grow up to be Quantum Physicists.
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You could help them build a processing plant to purify it and then eventually have your own little nuclear reactor. All the other kids in the neighborhood will be soooo jealous!
and challenge them to make a working breeder reactor. I hear they do that sort of thing in the boy scouts.
Teaching the reproductive system is one of the most enjoyable experiences not to forget learning experiences. I know I enjoyed learning about the vagina and what my penis could do. ;)
Get them self defense classes.
Maybe they'll grow up to be Quantum Physicists.
Goddammit, the deadness of a dead cat can be determined classically. Like with a stick, say.
Way to kill the kids' dreams.
Actually, the way physics has gotten so fucking esoteric, Schrodinger's cat is passe. What you do is get them a box with no cat in it. Then they can argue about whether there is a parallel box in the next county that does have a cat in it, or whether there is currently a dark, unobservable cat in the box. Or whether there is actually a box at all, or if we've invented the whole thing.
Before you know it, they'll come up with something so dumb they'll be offered tenure.
Give them what I'm giving my kids this year, a slide rule. They'l love it!
Ha. Nope they are mine (or at least I am told so). We tried natural parenting and then...