Great Gifts for the Young Scientists

Everywhere you go green living is at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Although developments are being made in terms of individuals being able to reduce their carbon footprint, meaningful change is still some way off and improvements in technology are still required. There is no better way to jumpstart the change in the youngsters of today.

With these great toys, the next generation can begin experimenting and having fun with renewable energy.

Salt Water Powered Car
All you need to do is add salt water to the car's fuel cell which will then continue to generate power for up to 5 hours.

Six in One Solar Kit
This kit is great toy because not only are kids experimenting with solar power, but they get to play with different toys, as the solar panel and electric motor can be built into six different models including a windmill, car, boat and even a puppy.

Solar Power Oven
Why not cook and egg or boil water using just the sun's rays.

Weather Station
Monitor the changing weather with this weather station, it features a wind vane (direction of wind), anemometer (wind speed), thermometer, as well as a rain gauge. It also comes with a terrarium jar.
 

Potato Powered Clock
Who knew that potatoes could also be batteries? Great example of an electrochemical cell.

Water Purifier
Have some fun while experimenting with cleaning and reusing dirty or salt water.