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Science Toys You Can Make with Your Kids
Simple, practical site for tiny tinkerers.
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12

http://scitoys.com/

	CONTENT: Science Toys You Can Make with Your Kids, as the name suggests, contains many ideas for easy-to-construct toys that demonstrate scientific principles.
	AESTHETICS: The site has a simple layout with few graphics and little color.
	ORGANIZATION: The toys are organized into several broad categories and listed as an index on the main page.
	REVIEW: This site is designed for parents to use with their children, but many of the activities here could also be done in the classroom. Toys are grouped into several categories according to the scientific topic addressed. Topics include magnetism, electromagnetism, electrochemistry, radio, thermodynamics, aerodynamics, light and optics, biology, mathematics, and computers and electronics. Each toy idea includes easy-to-follow directions, a list of required materials, and an explanation of the scientific principle. Most of these toys can be made in a few minutes from simple household materials.
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