{"id":40814,"date":"2015-10-21T16:52:45","date_gmt":"2015-10-21T20:52:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uncommongoods.pro\/?p=40814"},"modified":"2018-01-04T15:43:46","modified_gmt":"2018-01-04T20:43:46","slug":"stem-gifts-for-kids-science-technology-engineering-math","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uncommongoods.pro\/blog\/2015\/stem-gifts-for-kids-science-technology-engineering-math\/","title":{"rendered":"STEM Gifts for Kids (Science. Technology. Engineering. Math.)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"STEM<\/a><\/p>\n

We encounter the principles of STEM every single day. From navigating our natural environment, to the devices that we incessantly tap our thumbs all over, we’re constantly interacting with feats of science, technology, engineering, and math. While we value the much-discussed professional benefits of STEM education, what gets us most excited about these studies is that they encourage kids to be curious about the world around them. Without curiosity and questioning, life would be rather boring! Unfortunately, the STEM world tends to get a bad rep for bordering on stuffy. Here at UncommonGoods, we know that diving into STEM education doesn’t have to be void of creativity. We’ve gathered our favorite educational gifts for kids of all ages to explore this holiday season and into the next school year. Let the experiments begin!<\/p>\n

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\"Makey<\/a><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t compare apples and oranges, but you can turn them into \u201ckeys\u201d that tell your computer what to do. | Makey Makey<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\"Periodic<\/a><\/p>\n

Dinner will be served when the clock strikes carbon!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0Periodic Table Clock<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Edison<\/a><\/p>\n

Who said x-ray vision was just for superheroes? Using the free LightUp Learning app as their guide, the Edison Circuit Building Kit<\/a> allows your little ones to \u00a0see electricity flow through their creations! (And once they’ve mastered the basics, the Tesla Circuit Building Set<\/a>\u00a0let’s them build even cooler projects by teaching them how to code.)<\/p>\n

\"amazing<\/a><\/p>\n

Navigating the explosive dynamics of\u00a0volcanicism, the layers of the atmosphere, and the depths of the ocean is all in a day\u2019s work for your mini explorer.\u00a0|\u00a0Amazing Earth Puzzle Blocks<\/a><\/p>\n

\"deluxe<\/a><\/p>\n

All contained within a sturdy carrying case, this experiment in form and function is perfect for long car rides, rainy days, or an afternoon spent daydreaming.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0Deluxe Design Studio Kit<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Hydraulic<\/a><\/p>\n

We can think of something that would make chores more interesting…\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>|\u00a0Hydraulic Robotic Arm Kit<\/a><\/p>\n

\"tree<\/a><\/p>\n

By snapping the branches together and changing their configuration, quick-thinking tots can create anything from a silly plant to a massive oak tree (well, relatively speaking).\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0Tree Construction Set<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Chromosome<\/a><\/p>\n

Your teen would\u00a0forgive your\u00a0“I Dream of Gene-ie” references (and so would\u00a0we).\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0Chromosome Pillows<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Eco<\/a><\/p>\n

Even if\u00a0your\u00a0little\u00a0scientist can’t see over\u00a0the steering wheel, she can still foresee\u00a0high tide. With this\u00a0dashboard-style\u00a0thermometer clock, she can tune into the time, temperature, and tides all at once!\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>|\u00a0Eco Thermometer Clock<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"A<\/a><\/p>\n

Merging the best of art and STEM, we guarantee you won\u2019t find watercolor bacteria, fungi, insects, or mammals in any high school textbook.<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0A History of Existing Life<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Bioluminescent<\/a><\/p>\n

Your dog may be adorable. Your cat may be cute. But can they compete with a <\/span>glowing dinosaur?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0Bioluminescent Dino Pet\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Lab<\/a><\/p>\n

And you thought passing biology was tough. | Lab Test Games<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Equation<\/a><\/p>\n

Regular numbers? Those are for amateurs. | Equation Geek Watch<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Great<\/a><\/p>\n

Celebrating the ladies who STEM, each piece represents a female figure who wasn\u2019t afraid to puzzle those around her. |\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Great Minds Puzzles – Women in History<\/a><\/p>\n

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