Thirteen Cool Science Items

I can admit it: I’m weird. I always have been, and I see no end to the weirdness, much to the dismay of those around me.

Many of these I would like to have, and many I would like to have a more ‘mature’ version of, either way, I like them all. And yes, I am aware that I’m an adult.

1.Beetle Barn

Watch the interesting lifecycle of a mealworm with this easy-to-use insect kit. As their development from larvae to pupae to adult Darkling Beetle progresses, move the mealworms from the barn into the see-through silo in their unique habitat.

I have a Leopard Gecko that decided she no longer wished to eat her meal worms. A while later I had beetles coming out of the woodwork (literally).

2.The World of Germs

Learn about the many different types of micro-organisms and the benefits and dangers they present in our world.

I have a similar kit, the Smart Labs Grow Your Own Bacteria Farm, but this one looks more fun.

3.Ant Farm

Watch ants create a fascinating network of tunnels!

The original! I don’t actually want one. I want about 10 of them; they can be linked together via tubing.

4.Incubator with Four Quail Eggs

This chick egg incubator comes complete with four fertilized quail eggs that will hatch in 17-23 days! The plastic incubator has a clear dome, egg cradle, 110-volt light to produce heat, thermometer, and complete hatching instructions. Incubator capacity is 2 duck eggs, 3 chicken eggs, or 8 quail eggs.

I don’t have any urge to get a real incubator and hatch eggs for fun and profit, but I would like to try it once. The question is, what would I do with the quail?

5.Owl Pellet Dissection

Learn about owls and the animals they eat by doing an owl pellet dissection.

I dissected my first owl pellet in the second grade, and I’m still fascinated by them.

6.Fruit Fly Culture Kit

This media kit contains everything except the flies and anesthetic.

There’s actually a reason for me to get this one: Carnivorous Plants and Poison Dart Frogs. I don’t currently have any frogs, but the habitat is already being built mentally.

7.Worm Vue Wonders

Enjoy learning all about earthworms with this fascinating “worm farm” kit! Not only will your kidsweird self watch the worms move, eat, and dig, but they can also perform a number of experiments to learn about soil types, soil pH, soil composting, worm sensitivity to touch and light, and more!

I would really raise worms, but in a much more sophisticated set up and on a larger scale.

8.Root Vue Farm

Watch roots grow from the time they sprout until they are harvested! See how light, temperature, and other factors affect plant growth rate by performing basic experiments. Kit comes complete with unique clear window viewing box, light shields, built-in watering system, three seed packs (carrot, onion, and radish), soil, and a 16-page activity booklet.

I think it would be neat to take a picture of the growth every day and then put them all in a short video clip.

9.Triops

Embark on a biological adventure with this deluxe “Triassic” Triops kit! The eggs of these small creatures remain dormant for years, but when placed in water they hatch and grow to adulthood in just nine days.

Triops and also, Sea Monkeys, I want to have the weirdest pets.

10.Hikers Plant Press

A larger 5″ x 7″ press for preserving flowers, leaves and other botanical specimens. Includes 14 blotter cards and 6 cardboard cards for drying.

I seriously want this one.

11.Dino Dig Triceratops

Let your children weird self experience paleontology as they excavate and assemble a triceratops skeleton from “fossilized” rock.

I love this type of excavation kit.

12.Rock Tumbler

This classic Smithsonian rock tumbler kit polishes rough rocks to produce attractive gem-like stones, perfect for making your own jewelry.

I’ve always wanted a rock tumbler, but think I’d rather have a nice one.

13.Sheep Pluck Dissection

This sheep pluck includes the heart, lungs, and fully attached trachea.

Dinner anyone? I had to see if you were still paying attention. :O

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