Science Kits for Individual Purchase* |
| Product and Description | Price | Shipping | Purchase |
 | Thames & Kosmos Genetics and DNA
Provides an in-depth investigation of genetics.
Projects:
-Isolate the DNA from a tomato
-Learn about inheritance and how traits are expressed
-Build a DNA model
-Breed bacteria to experiment with genetic engineering | $34.95
$29.95 | Free | |
 | Thames & Kosmos TK2 Scope
Guides you through microscopic processes.
Projects and contents:
-Learn how to use the microscope and hot to prepare slides
-2 bright LED lights, above and below
-40x, 100x, and 400x magnification
-4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses and a 10x ocular lens, all made of optical grade glass
-over 20 tools and accessories | $119.95
$114.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Microcontroller
Introduces you to microcontrollers, sensors, and computer programming. Programming software requires a computer running Windows XP or Windows 2000. The computer must have a 9 pin serial or USB port for the infrared interface.
Projects:
-Learn how computers and programs work
-Assemble circuits and write programs
-Conduct experiments with light, heat, and sound sensors
-Design your own circuits and programs
-Store your work in a sleek, portable case
-Use the devices the collect many types of data for other science experiment | $149.95
$144.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Electronics Workshop 1
Provides the fundamentals of electronic devices.
Projects:
-Assemble simple circuits with blinking LEDs and resistors
-Build moisture sensors and timers
-Lean about current, voltage, and resistance
-Build a battery tester
-Conduct experiments with transistors and capacitor | $109.95
$104.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Power House
Provides an introduction to regenerative energy sources and sustainable living.
Projects:
-Build a model house
-Grow plants and preserve food
-Collect the sun's rays to heat water
-Cook a potato with sunlight
-Learn about the principles of light
-Make fresh water from salt water
-Learn how the heat of evaporation provides cooling
-Extract electric current from sunlight and metals in acid
-Galvanize a nail and split water into hydrogen and oxygen
-Generate electricity with magnets | $149.95
$144.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Wind Power
Provides an introduction to wind, a clean, renewable energy sources.
Projects:
-Build a working turbine
-Harness mechanical energy to lift weights
-Generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery
-Learn the physics of wind turbines
-Discover how wind occurs and why it is such a promising energy source | $49.95
$44.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell Car
Provides a thorough introduction to new technologies for automobiles.
Projects:
-Learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity
-Perform experiments with electrolysis
-Learn how to use a multimeter
-Discover how fuel cells work
-Learn how solar cells are made
-Calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell
-Use a unique reversible Proton Exchance Membrane fuel cell.
-Calculate the fuel cell's power output | $149.95
$144.95 | Free | |
 | Thames & Kosmos Fuel Cell X7
This fuel cell kit focuses on building and designing a fuel cell car.
Priojects:
-Assemble a working fuel cell car
-Discover how fuel cells work
-Use a unique reversible fuel cell
-Learn about the potential alternative energies for automobiles
-Learn about fuel cell car design | $99.95
$94.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop
Provides a comprehensive explanation of mechanical physics.
Projects:
-Build a windmill, two-speed crane, force scale, sail car, mars robot, hammer machine, centrifuge, pinball game, centrifugal switch, ship's lantern, and other models
-Experiment with simple machines such as gears, levers, screws, inclined planes, pulleys, wheels, and axles
-Learn and understand the most fundamental physics equations
-Read about amazing real-world applications for physics | $54.95
$49.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro
Explores advanced topics of physics including fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Projects:
-Build a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks, and a hydraulic lift
-Learn how ships float and airplanes fly
-Build 14 complex real-world devices | $99.95
$94.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Physics Solar Workshop
Explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells.
Projects:
-Build models of an elevator, drawbridge, fan, mobile crane, construction crane, and vehicles
-Learn about harnessing and using solar power
-Learn about motors and simple machines | $64.95
$59.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000
Provides a solid overview of chemistry and is for beginner levels.
Projects:
-Learn how to use common lab tools and equipment
-Use indicators to detect carbon dioxide
-Write a note in invisible ink
-Build a fire extinguisher
-Make water flow uphill
-Rescue a coin from a basin of water without getting wet
-Identify chemicals with flame test
-Perform electrochemical reactions
-Make a battery that lights a bulb | $89.95
$84.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Chem C2000
Provides everthing that Chem C1000 plus twice the materials and three times the experiments. This is for the intermediate level.
Projects:
-Learn how to use an alcohol burner
-Filter mixtures and separate solutions
-Experiment with acids and bases
-Create sparkling water
-Learn about combustion
-Explore elements and compounds
-Experiment with water and hydrogen
-Investigate important metals
-Conduct experiments with food
-Inspect soaps and detergents | $154.95
$149.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Chem C3000
This kit includes everything from Chem C1000 and C2000 plus 40 more tools and chemicals, and 100 additional experiments.
Projects:
-Learn about atomic structure and bonding
-Discover the periodic table
-Work with chemical equations
-Investigate organic chemistry
-Learn about structural formulas | $239.95
$234.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Milestones in Science
Learn about famous scientists and inventors and reproduce their experiments.
Topics:
-Light, colors, and sound
-Heat, steam, and engines
-Magnetism and electricity
-Communication and microelectronics
-Forces
-Life
-Atoms and molecules
-Stars and planets
-The Periodic Table | $79.95
$74.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Core Science MS-1
This kit is a supplemental science curriculum for students entering grades 5 through 8. It is an introduction to physical and life science.
Topics:
-Mass, volume, length, and area
-Heat and temperature
-The human body
-Chemical reactions
-Soil analysis
-Plants and seeds
-Properties of water
-Light and lenses
-Optics | $109.95
$104.95 | Free | |
 | National Geographic Elements of Science
100 experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Topics:
Water and air
-Heat
-Sound
-Forces
-Magnetism, electricity, and electromagnetism
-Light and optics
-Plants and animals
-Colors
-Chemistry
-Earth and sun | $74.95
$69.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Perfume Science
Explores the science, history, and art of making perfumes.
Projects:
-Explore the physiology of smell
-Play games with smell and taste
-Discover the history of perfumes
-Extract fragrances from plants
-Design your own fragrances
-Investigate the perfume industry
-Make special scented crafts | $59.95
$54.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Creative Cosmetics
Learn how to care for skin, hair, and nails while building a foundation in basic dermatology.
Projects:
-Mix personalized cosmetics
-Experiment with healthy, all natural beauty recipes
-Find out how to apply makeup like a pro
-Discover what cosmetics are made of
-Study the biology of skin, hair, and nails
-Make cosmetic gifts | $59.95
$54.95 | Free | |
| Thames & Kosmos Candy Factory
Experiment with the art of making candy and learn the science behind how it forms and why it tastes so good.
Projects:
-Make hard candy, lollipops, chocolates, caramel, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, marshmallows, and other candies
-Learn the chemistry of crystals abnd the biology of taste
-Read about popular candies and the candy industry
-Explore the origins of chocolate and sugar
-Make a chocolate ladybug for good luck | $42.95
$37.95 | Free | |