Would this be good for a 16 yr old that LOVES anything Science or would it be to childish for him?
1186467
I believe it is meant for younger children. My 7 and 9 year olds enjoyed it.
1186468
Absolutely. Articles are comprehensive and are worthwhile reading for adults.
1141577
It would be ok but the student may think it a bit juvenile for college.I bought this for our 8th grader.
672411
I think so. We bought it for our 11-year-old and she LOVES it!! She hasn't advanced far enough to use everything in there correctly yet, but she loves exploring and experimenting with it.
614863
I think it would be perfect for a 9 year old boy or even older. I took it out and spent several hours enjoying figuring out what each rock is. It's also a nice rock collection with lots of good educational info and I found it fun to then google each rock and learn more about it. Really limitless.
1021329
This is a sophisticated radio and I was graded in my electronic class in college building this radio. It is for someone who can follow a schematic, knows how to solder and knows electronic resistors, capacitors etc. It is difficult to put it in an age group. However if the person is a beginner, I would most definately put in the teen years. But it also would be a great project to do with an interested child and an adult.
1875045
I think so. Bought it for my 8 year old grandson who loves engineering things to do
50298
Yeah it would probalby be good for a child, but its very weak. Its not good for the projects I do, which or not very major. I guess is would depend on what he is doing with it?
101138
I think that it is great for pretty much any age! My 2 year old son loves playing with these sets. He can't use it independently but he loves to build projects with me and is able to identify many of the parts. Kids can understand a lot if given the chance and it is never too early to start! If you are buying for a younger child I would recommend Snap Circuits Light. It is more interactive than the Alternative Energy set.
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Absolutely. My very gifted son got this for Christmas at age 3.5, and now a year later he STILL loves this thing. I think sometimes this coming year we may consider getting him a more powerful microscope for supervised use (because of all the glass,) but whenever he wants to play in his "lab" (his science toys area of the playroom) this is a go to item for sure.
633363
Absolutely! This is something for anyone who likes music - no matter what the age. And it's great as a gift because you don't "grow out of it" like many fad ideas. You might even find yourself playing it sometime!
1228037
I think that your son would have fun with this because it is such an open ended activity. He can build things that will control the computer he built! I am using it with a class of 12 year olds of varying skills and they all love it.
1436768
If this is the child's first experience with electronics it will be OK. If you have done electronic experiments before then choose something else.
1555191
This is indeed remote controlled. Whether or not it is appropriate for a 12 year old depends entirely on the 12 year old. If they have any experience with a remote controlled helicopter before, then this would be a fine gift for them. If they have no such experience but enjoy the challenge of mastering a new skill and have a great deal of patience then this may also be a good gift. If they have no RC experience and don't handle crashes well, I would suggest a coaxial 3-channel helicopter instead. They are much easier to fly, though this will be more rewarding if and when it is mastered.
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I bought it for my 11 year old. But, if you can follow simple directions, it can be used by 8 year olds to learn the basics and for fun. For more in depth knowledge of the principles and the electronics, it can be useful for teenagers.
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It is good for a nine year old. My son was eight when he got his. Don't expect too much out of it, and you'll both be happy.
757912
You should like it as long as you like Legos. I have 30 and 40 year old friends that still buy really large sets for themselves - not their kids! The RC control works well and my kids builds obstacles for it to cross. They also chase the dog with it. It was a good purchase for us.
201112
I think it would be great for that age. I bought one for my 5 Year old daughter and she has gotten the hang of it. Also it's pretty fun to play with being an adult too. It's a pretty quick toy. Good Luck!