Smart Lab Electronics Lab

by Smart Lab

Product Features

• The book offers fascinating insight into how electricity works, then puts the information into action with it's-all-about-fun experiments
• The fun continues and, with this easily assembled electronics work station, kids get a charge out of bringing their knowledge of electricity to the next level
• Each SmartLab package contains everything kids need to explore and understand the mysteries of science
• More than just a toy and book, SmartLab products satisfy and engage a child's curiosity
• Science becomes an adventure

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 3.2 x 8.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006IRRT8
• Item model number: D7052
• Our recommended age: 9 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 9 - 16 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,105 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

An easy-to-assemble electronics workbench includes components to create light, sound, and action. Kids build knowledge and skill by engaging themselves in thought-provoking projects.

Product Description

An easy-to-assemble electronics workbench includes components to create light, sound and action. Kids build knowledge and skills by engaging in thought-provoking projects.

Includes 40 page book, full color.

Batteries: One 9-volt, not included

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? !, May 13, 2007

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Lifelong Learner "Matt" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Lab Electronics Lab (Toy)

This is an update of the kit I've been using with my 5th graders for the last 6 years (roughly 700 students). Connecting the components may be a little tough...an adult could help. Students become engrossed and addicted...and the creative ones find useful/interesting applications. The 'textbook' strikes a good balance of high interest readability and scientific accuracy...most other labs err on the latter. About 1/5 of my students wind up buying the kit themselves...when else does that happen? A FEW TIPS: Once attached, hot glue the components and posts on the underside of the board...it will last MUCH longer. Hot glue the leads on the piezo transducer. Be VERY careful with the transisters. The other weak link is the battery attachment, which can be cut open and hot glued for a more permanent lab (18 students x 20 projects...and still running). I look forward to teaching this unit and using these labs every year! Be curious and keep learning!

1.0 out of 5 stars Father, December 29, 2008

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C. Kussatz "Aircatz" (Nebraska) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Lab Electronics Lab (Toy)

This product is very, very low quality. It does not come assembled and the main board is made of flimsy cardboard. I've had several of these before and realized quickly that this unit doesn't even hold up being assembled, let alone being played with.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not durable enough for a classroom, December 28, 2007

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Engineer - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Smart Lab Electronics Lab (Toy)

I found the product to be cheaply constructed and a little weak on the content side. I'm amazed that the prior reviewer gave it such high marks while at the same time explaining how he had to modify it in multiple places to make it durable. I'm not sure I would recommend this product for a classroom.