Elenco Snap Circuits Green - Alternative Energy Kit

by Elenco

• Learn about "Green Energy" options.
• Build over 125 projects investigating altrenative energy strategies.
• Includes full-color manual with over 100 pages and separate educational manual.
• Contains over 40 parts. Features: Hand Crank Solar Cell FM Radio Energy Compartment Rechargeable Battery Windmill Clock Analog Meter
• Compatible with the Snap Circuits family of electronic learning kits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 12 x 2.5 inches ; 2.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Origin: China
• ASIN: B002PLNSRY
• Item model number: SCG-125
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 - 15 years
• Batteries 4 AA batteries required.
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,054 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #32 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

Product Description

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With the Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, kids can get a hands-on, entertaining education about what green energy means. This innovative kit contains real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices, featuring projects designed specifically to illustrate different sources of electricity. The kit includes over 40 pieces and a manual with 129 different projects. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set will give your child a fun, concrete education on how electronics and green energy work.

Green Alternative Energy SCG-125 At a Glance: Age: 8 years and up Requirements: Ready to play Warranty: Warranted against manufacturer's defects

Create 129 different electronic projects. View larger.

Create Working Electronic Circuits
The Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kit comes with over 40 pieces to create 129 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an electrode, a wind fan, and a rechargeable battery, snap together easily on the included plastic grid--no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them as easy as possible. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices.

Parts from this Alternative Energy Kit are compatible with other Snap Circuits kits. The power generated with this kit can even be used to power the experiments of other Snap Circuits projects.

Experience Green Energy Firsthand
The Green Alternative Energy Kit offers projects specifically designed to demonstrate how renewable energy is generated. Kids can experiment with solar power, windmills, hydroelectric power, rechargeable batteries, and liquid batteries to experience green energy generation firsthand. The kit comes with green energy components, like a solar cell, a hand crank, a fan, a water wheel, and a liquid holder with an electrode. An included green energy manual provides in-depth explanations of different energy sources.

Simple, Fun Projects Let Kids Learn While They Play
This Snap Circuits kit gives kids a fun, hands-on introduction to how electrical circuits work to run everyday electronic devices. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building, following instructions, and alternative energy. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project.

As they complete each of the 129 projects, children will learn about electric switches, currents, and more, while they put together devices like a working LCD clock, directional wind lights, a light-emitting diode, and a water wheel.

What's in the Box
Plastic snap-grid, 47 components, project manual, and green energy manual.

Solar Charger	Using Stored Water	Windy Radio

Product Description

Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kit makes learning about electricity and alternate energy FUN! With over 125 projects to build, youngsters will have endless hours of fun while learning about circuits, electricity, geothermal power and lots more! Contains over 40 parts, including the award-winning Snap Circuits, plus an instruction manual and educational manual that show step-by-step instructions for all the cool stuff you can do. For ages 8-108. Warning: Choking hazard, small parts. For ages 8 and up. Order yours today! Elenco Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kit

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for the kid interested in science! January 17, 2011

By Jason E. Mock

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Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Last year for Christmas, we bought the Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 set for our then six-year-old son. The worked through the first half of the experiments on Christmas day! Obviously I didn't have time to explain to him how they all worked, but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results.
This year, we knew another snap circuits set would be similarly well received. This Green - Alternative Energy Kit looked like a great option that didn't repeat too much of what he already had. He loved it again and is eagerly looking forward to designing his own circuits that can combine parts from both sets.

The product is very well packaged--the box it comes in organizes all parts neatly and securely without too much wasted space. The parts are all clearly labeled and easy to snap into place. It includes an FM radio, voltmeter, and a fan/windmill, which are all favorites. The biggest complaint I have is that the hand crank requires enough force to turn it quickly that it is easy to pop that part off of the circuit board. Keeping one hand firmly over the part while using the other hand to do the cranking usually keeps everything secure. Also, the photovoltaic cell doesn't generate enough current except during a very sunny day (which is typical for a cell this size). That said, I would say this set is even more enjoyable than the first set and I would certainly buy it again.

When I asked my son just now what he thought of the set and whether he'd recommend it to others, he said: "It is awesome!"

64 of 69 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes Great Toys Still Exist! January 21, 2010

By T. Parker

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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

The Snap Circuits toys are wonderful. My son (just turned 6 last week) received the Snap Circuits Pro for Christmas. We liked it so much that he received the Snap Circuits Green kit for his birthday last week. He has enjoyed building snap circuits into actual items. The instructions are easy to follow. I like that the toy is educational, fun, and durable. I would highly recommend it!

63 of 68 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 1/2 Stars Kid Review! January 24, 2010

By CreativeFam

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Durability: 4.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I got this yesterday. For 8 and up. It is the greatest toy I ever had! It's like LEGO, a new toy every day. The only thing is that you have to charge the batteries for several hours before you can start building. It is very easy to put together. The battery charger uses solar so we put in in the sun. I LOVE IT! Get it for your kid. Buy today, don't delay!