Discovery Kits
Meet Our Discovery Kits! In 2016, the Youth Services Department received a grant from IEEE, Chicago Section to create a new collection of circulating STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) materials. We call our collection Discovery Kits, and they'll allow you and your child to learn, play, and discover all sorts of things. Whether it's learning math from playing Free Range Fractions to building while learning about shapes, Discovery Kits are a fun way to expand your knowledge at home.
Discovery Kits empower kids to see themselves as scientists, engineers, creators, and makers. Inspired by both STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and the Maker Movement, each Discovery Kit includes a hands-on-experience to encourage curiosity, learning, and experimentation.
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Magna TilesGreat for kids ages 2 and older. Build anything you can imagine with these magnetic tiles. Explore the Magna Tiles Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Bee-BotGreat for kids ages 4 and older. Learn sequencing, counting, estimation, and problem solving. Explore the Bee-Bot Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Cubelets SixGreat for kids ages 4 and older. Learn by building robots with these magnetic cubes. Explore the Cubelets Six Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Goldie Blox and the Dunk TankGreat for kids ages 4 and older. Use this kit to help Goldie and her friends build a dunk tank, and learn more about basic engineering. Explore the Goldie Blox and the Dunk Tank Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Goldie Blox and the Spinning MachineGreat for kids ages 4 and older. Use this kit to help Goldie and her friends build a spinning machine, and learn more about basic engineering. Explore the Goldie Blox and the Spinning Machine Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Simple Machines and Force and MotionGreat for kids ages 4 and older. Explore simple machines and physics basics with this fun kit. Explore the Simple Machines and Force and Motion Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Basic MathGreat for kids ages 6 and older. Have fun playing Free Range Fractions and Math Dice Jr. Explore the Basic Math Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Human TorsoGreat for kids ages 6 and older. Put all the organs back in the right spot and learn biology with this kit. Explore the Human Torso Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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KEVA ContraptionsGreat for kids ages 6 and older. Use KEVA Contraptions to build action-packed structures. Explore the KEVA Contraptions Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Snap Circuits Jr.Great for kids ages 6 and older. Learn about electronics by snapping together projects. Explore the Snap Circuits Jr. Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Stomp RocketGreat for kids ages 6 and older. Have fun launching foam rockets while learning physics. Explore the Stomp Rocket Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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littleBitsGreat for kids ages 8 and older. Use littleBits to start designing and prototyping your own inventions. Explore the littleBits Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Makey MakeyGreat for kids ages 8 and older. Use Makey Makey to turn everyday objects into touchpads and combine them with the internet for endless fun. Explore the Makey Makey Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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Snap Circuits Alternative Energy GreenGreat for kids ages 8 and older. Learn about green energy options while making 125 different projects. Explore the Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Green Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
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MicrosopeGreat for kids ages 9 and older. Use this microscope to magnify and explore the world around you. Explore the Microscope Discovery Kit Guide to learn more about the activities you can do and fun links to explore. |
