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Explore Science And The Environment With 4M Weather Station Kit - Perfect STEM Toy Gift For Kids And Teens Review

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Details

Size8.5 x 4.75 inches
Brand4M
Age Range (Description)All Ages
Item Dimensions LxWxH10 x 4 x 2.75 inches
Item Weight3.2 Ounces

Description of Explore Science And The Environment With 4M Weather Station Kit - Perfect STEM Toy Gift For Kids And Teens

This multi-function weather kit contains a full set of basic tools to observe and record weather conditions around the home. The kit includes a functional wind vane, an anemometer, a thermometer and a rain gauge for measuring local weather conditions. Use the kit and a recycled soda bottle to create a terrarium to study the greenhouse effect on plants. Fully assembled, the weather station measures 8.5-inches by 4.75-inches, making it ideal for sitting on a desktop or bookshelf. Recommended for ages 8 years and up. Challenge your child's imagination with 4M toys and kits. 4M educational toys cover a wide range of educational subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more. 4M offers a wide range of toys and kits to let you build a clock, crochet a placemat, or turn your room into a planetarium--all in the name of making learning fun. Learn about your climate while tracking weather changes and conducting experiments on the greenhouse effect. Completed station measures 8.5"X4.75". Just add your own bottle to create a functional weather station. Also creates a terrarium, just add your own bottle. Create a "Green Science" project

Reviews

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

Fun for some but not all.

I bought this for my 10 year old daughter along with a few other kits like it for Christmas. She has a real interest in anything science related and loved them all but this one. She found it boring and has paid no attention to it since trying it the one time. My husband and myself found it to be really neat though and have messed with it a few times now. It worked as it was suppose to and had enough stuff in it to try it out several times.

Pros
  • It said on Best Buy for kids 12 -15 agesWhen it arrived said 5+,
Cons
  • The kit may be too expensive for some households

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Best Present Ever! - my new review

Ever see a kid get a present and FREAK? Then he doesn't put it down at all - he walks around with the present in his hand throughout the whole party - gripped in his hand - just because he loves the present sooo much?That is what I experienced when I gave this present to my nephew on Christmas Eve. The kid didn't put the box down. He thought it was the best thing, he passed over the video games and zeroed in on this present and it was the best present in the world. I gave 4M presents to all the

Pros
  • Science Kits & Toys
Cons
  • The kit may not be interesting enough to hold the attention of some children

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Works well but smaller scale

We have tested this product with both the suggested dirty water and water colored with food coloring and it worked on both cases. It should be noted however that the filtering materials are vert small quantities, so using a big amount of water dirt or colors will make it less efficient faster. I would suggest to do the test with small amounts, I think 50 ml is more the enough to demonstrate the principle. For the dyed water I ended up using only 20 ml.My daughter used it for her science project

Pros
  • Easy-to-use instructional guide makes it easy to set up and use
Cons
  • The kit may not be well-made or high-quality

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Guess I should’ve read the description.

I was looking for projects for my kids to pass the time this summer, I thought these would be the perfect thing. My issue with this product is that it’s missing a lot of the items needed to complete the project, which is big bummer.

Pros
  • Completed station measures 8.5"X4.75"
Cons
  • The kit may not be suitable for use in all climates or regions

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great product! in my review

I bought this for my sister as a Christmas gift and absolutely love it! I believe that this is a very creative idea for young scientists.Not a complaint, rather a statement: when I purchased this I thought the box would be large, but instead the box and the items it contains are very small. Again, this wasn't a complaint, rather an observation!I am very excited to gift this to my sister on Christmas!

Pros
  • Provides real-world applications that can help kids understand the world
Cons
  • The kit may not be suitable for use by children with certain disabilities or special needs

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Disappointing—it didn’t work well.

The thermometer never worked and there is nothing that measures wind speed. So, basically, I thought the expensive rain gauge. I put one of my plants in there, but it’s not exactly thriving.

Pros
  • Fun and exciting way for children to learn about science and the environment
Cons
  • The kit may not have a clear purpose or objective

Revainrating 5 out of 5

We love it! - my new review

As a homeschool mom, I love toys that encourage learning! We've attached it to a two liter bottle terrarium and are having fun with it. I will probably get another one for my grandson!

Pros
  • 3.2 ounces
Cons
  • The kit may not be durable and may break easily over time

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Quality time with grand daughter

I am blessed to have a 10 year old granddaughter who loves STEM especially Green STEM and we had a quality 45 minutes of putting this kit together and talking about renewable energy. The delighted look on her face when the wind blew and the LED light came on was worth any price.

Pros
  • Nephew loves and him and friends are still having fun with.
Cons
  • The kit may not be suitable for those who have no interest in science or the environment

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Package misrepresented product

This product is a total waste of money. Look at the package vs what is received (see photos).If I would have gifted this to someone I would have been humiliated. "Here are several low quality, plastic parts but you need to go a purchase the remainder of the products to make this work. Also, the only screws on this are unreasonably tiny so enjoy making your parents buy a repair kit for eye glasses as well."I would never recommend this and I will not purchase from this manufacturer again.

Pros
  • Can be used both indoors and outdoors
Cons
  • The kit may not be easy to find or purchase in certain regions or stores

Revainrating 2 out of 5

It's a struggle to get it to work, died within days

You need tornado strength winds to get the light to light up and the light died altogether within a couple days, it's now in the trash.My kids were never able to spin the blades fast enough to get it to light, the only way we were able to get it to light up was by putting a fan on high right next to it. The fan mechanism itself is supposed to rotate, but I had to sand and oil it to get it to have any movement whatsoever.Also, it's extremely sensitive to moisture. I added sand to the water…

Pros
  • Challenge your child's imagination with 4M toys and kits.
Cons
  • The kit may not be interactive enough to keep children interested

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great purchace best in my review

Best Christmas present for my youngest grandson I've ever purchased. He's at the lower end of the age range for this product and couldn't assemble it.

Pros
  • Perfect STEM toy for kids and teens
Cons
  • The kit may not be adaptable to different learning styles or preferences

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not a perfect product, but was still fun for 11 year old to assemble.

My 11 year old put this together with her dad. She enjoyed completing the project (it took under an hour) but was disappointed that her robot didn't manuever well even across the wood floor. For the price of the kit, I think it was still worthwhile for the fun she had putting it together and seeing how it worked. They are still trying to figure out why it won't go across the floor, as the wheels spin when it is raised above the floor. Possibly the motor is just not strong enough?

Pros
  • Comes with all materials needed to conduct experiments and gather data
Cons
  • The kit may not provide enough value for its cost