The Thames & Kosmos Science Advent Calendar

‘Tis the season for science! Christmas time is experimentation time. Discover something new and amazing every day leading up to the holiday. With this advent calendar, children open a new box each day to find new equipment or materials and the instructions for a science experiment. The experiments can be done quickly and only require additional items that are commonly found in every household. Each of the 24 beautifully designed boxes includes unique experiment materials and expertly written and illustrated instructions. 

• Celebrate the winter holiday season with science!
• This advent calendar includes 24 unique science experiments to do as kids count down the days to Christmas.
• Experiments are quick to execute and cover a variety of scientific topics related to chemistry, biology, and physics.
• Adds an educational twist to a fun, wholesome family tradition. 
• Most materials and tools included; additional materials are common household items.
  

Household materials you will need

• plastic tray
  
• various metallic and non-metallic household items (to test with magnet)
  
• plastic cups (manual recommends empty yogurt cups)
  
• paper towels
  
• coin
  
• plastic bowl
  
• spoon
  
• teaspoon measure
  
• thread
  
• mirror
  
• baking soda
  
• salt
  
• white vinegar
  
• lemon juice
  
• liquid soap
  
• ruler
  
• cotton swab
  
• scissors
  
• hair dryer
  
• plastic water bottle with cap
  
• two empty 2-liter bottles with screw caps
  
• a bright light source (preferably a flashlight or other light with an incandescent bulb)

Product Information

Ages: 8+
Experiments: 24
Piece Count: 53
Manual Pages: 4 pages
Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.5 x 2.4 in.
Product Weight: 1.3 lbs
Manual Dimensions: 5.8 x 8.3 in.
Batteries Required: N/A
Country of Origin: China
Year Released: 2023

Downloads

Download Hi-res Images (ZIP)
Download Manual (PDF)

Bonus Content

Day 1
Day 2
Day 6
Day 8
Day 11
Day 12
Day 24