Green Science Experiments Kits
Recycle Simple Items into Science Projects
December 01, 2008
November 30, 2008
Not Your Mama's Monopoly
Here are some variations on the traditional Monopoly game. Collect carbon credits, instead of cash, when you play Earthopoly. Match free-market against monopolists in the Anti-Monopoly game.
November 24, 2008
Flash 10!
We use Flash extensively at GalaxyGoo.
September 17, 2007
H-Racer
A Real Miniature Car, Powered by Hydrogen Fuel!
H-Racer Young Artchitects
Young ArchitectsApril 17, 2007
Kill A Watt
This is pretty cool! With this meter, you can monitor how much power your appliances use. This would be great for doing an experiment testing different lightbulbs, comparing a regular applience with an "energy star" version, and more.
Kill A Wat Electricity Usage Monitor - connect appliances to the Kill A Watt™, and it will assess how efficient they really are.
December 27, 2006
Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae
Useful Mathematical and Physical Formulae is a handy little book, with quirky and fun illustrations. The author, Matthew Watkins, was kind enough to donate a signed copy to Art Intersect Science a couple years ago.
December 09, 2006
Astroscan Telescope from Edmund Scientific
This is a great starting telescope, and has a very comfortable-round shape. Astroscan Telescope is a high-performance telescope that is easy-to-use, maintenance-free and completely portable.
A long time ago, there was a great store in Noe Valley called "Star Magic". It had all kinds of cool stuff in it, most of it to do with space and science (but not all). That's where I bought an Astroscan telescope as a gift for my husband and eventually discovered Edmund Scientifics. Years later, GalaxyGoo became an Edmund Scientifics affiliate, and we're now linking to one of their products: the Astroscan telescope. Funny how life travels these little circles and spirals.
December 02, 2006
Radio Receiver & Morse Code Kits
Up for a little time travel? Let's way go back to days of morse-code and the early "wireless". I haven't tried these kits yet, but they look very interesting: Radio Receiver and Morse Code Kit
The product description says that they're best for ages 10 and up. However, they also say, with adult supervision, they're good for ages 3 and up. Cool! Sounds like a family activity to me!
Shape Scapes Sculpture Set
Shape Scapes Sculpture Set pieces have curvey shapes. Not your average construction set. While supposedly a kid's toy, it's also a nice desk toy.
Color Splash Camera
The Color Splash Camera looks like a lot of fun. Retro and techy, at the same time.
Staple-Less Stapler
Cool little stocking-stuffer: Staple-Less Stapler
Molecular & DNA Jewelry
This jewelry is based on molecular forms: DNA, Serotonin, and Dopamine
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Lego: Imperial Star Destroyer
This is on the wishlist of more than one member of my family. What can I say? We like Star Wars and Legos.
Gift Certificates!
Gift certificates are great! Especially as gifts for kids' teachers!
Science & Tech:
Edmund Scientifics Gift Certificates
For the kitchen:
Sur La Table Gift Certificates
The Perfect Gift - A CHEFS Catalog Gift Card
Family:
Leaps & Bounds Gift Certificates
November 28, 2006
Crystal Formation Domes
This is a really cool alternative to a snow globe. The crystals continually dissolve and reform, and you can direct their growth by positioning it upside-down, sideways, and more.
November 26, 2006
New Designs: fossils on dark shirts
We've added new designs, and long-sleeved shirts, to our CafePress shop. My favorite is the blue deinonychus fossils on brown for women, and on navy for men.
November 22, 2006
Hot Sauce Kit
In college, I lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While there, I learned to appreciate a fine hot sauce...and the difference between red and green chili. I also learned that I prefer flavor intensity over hotness. That's probably why this Build your own Hot Sauce kit caught my attention.
November 12, 2006
Multi-Colored Glass Galileo Thermometer
Galileo discovered that as temperatures vary, a liquid's density also varies. The colored spheres in this column of clear liquid change positions with fluctuations in temperature. Much more interesting than your average thermometer.
November 11, 2006
Hand Boilers
Hand Boilers are looped and twisted glass sculptures containing a colored liquid that will "boil" as heat is transferred from your bare hand. Very cool!
Nebula Plasma Ball
Nebula Plasma Ball - Creates an amazing light show - and responds to touch on the glass sphere.
Tufte and Visualization
Edward Tufte is famous for his self-published books on visual communication and information design.
His titles include
November 01, 2006
Periodic Table Shower Curtain!
It's elemental...a shower curtain with the periodic table of elements!
Circuitboard Coasters
Cool coasters made from circuit boards! You don't have to be a geek to appreciate the beautiful patterns on a circuit board.
Giant Plush Microbes!
Phyllis pointed out these ultra-geeky plush toys. Who could resist them?
To keep away the real bugs, be sure to wash your hands frequently. ThinkGeek has a fun soap dispenser too!
October 31, 2006
Chocolate Chemistry T-Shirt
This design is based on our click-n-spell with the elements game. Chocolate is spelled out with symbols from the periodic table of elements.
October 30, 2006
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0
Lego Mindstorms! This is at the very top of my 7-year-old's wish list. To be honest, I can't wait to play with it too!
LEGO Mindstorms Robotics Invention System 2.0October 01, 2006
Deinonychus T-shirts
These Deinonychus fossils look like they're chasing each other around in a circle. Ah, the beauty of geometry and radial symmetry!
September 26, 2006
Coffee Cards
I love Peet's coffee, and I just had to order a sampler...to test out the affiliate system. I'm loving the coffee! There's a Peet's over the hill from me, so paying for shipping is wasteful. But I still want to benefit GalaxyGoo. Happily, Peet's has a Card program, so I can just buy a reloadable card and benefit GalaxyGoo with my local purchase.
Are you lucky enough to have a Peet's nearby? Order, or reload, your own Peet's card through our affiliate link:
September 06, 2006
Lava Lamps
I love my lava lamp! I can't imagine my office without it. This updated version has a metallic sheen to them, with the original hypnotic-organic-blobby movement.
August 17, 2006
Peet's Coffee!
Ahhh, Peet's coffee. yum!
Many say that Peet's is the best coffee in San Francisco, and now you can get some for yourself and support the educational projects at GalaxyGoo at the same time. GalaxyGoo has been approved as an affiliate of Peet's :-)
They have fair trade blends, so you have even more to feel good about while you caffinate.
August 14, 2006
ThinkGeek
Wee NinjaGranted, these aren't exactly related to science, in any way...but they're so darn cute and geeky!
Spice Up your Kitchen with Chemistry
Add a little culinary alchemy to your kitchen with this fun rack of spice-filled test tubes. Enter 171008 into the Dean & DeLuca site search to find the rack. The large rack, with 40 tubes is item number 171009.