Science & Tech Toys Review

Toys can be wonderful tools for learning science. In fact, many of the science graph books from Schottenbauer Publishing are based on analyses of toys! The following toys include those used in lab manuals from Schottenbauer Publishing, and analyzed with Vernier Scientific Educational Equipment. A few related educational options are also listed. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are included in the lab book series.

Electricity & Magnetism

• Alnico Science Kit Magnets*
• Dowling Magnets: Magnetic Wand and Marbles*
• School Specialty Compasses (Set of 10)*
• Elenco Electronic Playground*
• American Educational Miniature Motor Model*
• American Educational Projector of Magnetic Line-of-Force 

Gravity, Springs, & Collisions: Classical Physics

• American Weigh Scales*
• American Educational Hall’s Carriage*
• TEDCO Discovery Pack (Magnets, Prism, Gyroscope)*
• Crayola Clay Soft Modeling Clay*
• Crayola Clay Air-Dry Clay*
• American Educational Inclined Plane Set
• Visual Scientifics Projectile Launcher
• TEDCO Newton’s Cradle

The Science of Energy Efficiency

• Elenco Solar Deluxe Educational Kit*
• American Educational Wind Turbine

The Science of Marbles

• 50 of the World’s Best Marbles (House of Marbles)*

The Science of Toys

• Melissa & Doug 100-Piece Wood Blocks Set*
• Domino Rally Racing Set*

The Science of Balls

• Hacky Sack*
• Sport Balls by Various Manufacturers*
• American Educational Vinyl Globe Ball

The Science of Hockey

• Ideal SureShot Air Hockey Tabletop Game*
• Hockey Pucks & Balls by Various Manufacturers*

The Science of Transportation

• Maisto RC HUMMER*
• Meccano-Erector Motorized Set
• Bachmann Trains*
• SYMA RC Racing Yacht*
• Amax RC Electric Racing Boat
• Double Horse Helicopter*
• RAD Sportz Speed Training Resistance Parachute*
• Shenzhen Zhehua Technology Co.: RC Large Scale Airplanes
• Shenzhen Dowdon TechCo., Ltd.: Quadcopter Camera Drone
• Shenzhen KeenpowerElectronic Limited: RC Helicopter with Gyro

The Science of Construction

• Teifoc Horse Stable Construction Set*
• Midwest Products Project Woods Balsa & Basswood Strip Economy Bag*
• Pitsco True Scale House Framing Kit
• Young Architect Building Set
• LEGO Architecture Studio
• Home Designer Suite Computer Program

Remember to purchase books from Schottenbauer Publishing! 

• Over 5,000 Sport Science Graphs for Science, Math, & Physical Education (Ages 10+)!
• Geometry Workbooks on Popular Everyday Topics!
• Big Print Music Education, Chamber Music Education, & more!
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Celebrating the Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports with Blue Dude!

With the Winter Olympics just around the corner, Blue Dude's adventures in geometry continue to expand! Now, students around the globe can celebrate the geometry of Winter Olympic sports with Blue Dude! 

"The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports: Workbook" was published on December 15, 2013, along with its German translation, "Die Geometrie der Olympischen Wintersport." In these books, students can measure the angles created as Blue Dude demonstrates Alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, and snowboard! These books can be integrated into traditional classes in either math or sports, or used for independent study or as a supplement for homeschool. This Geometry series from Schottenbauer Publishing is available On-Demand from CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and Amazon. 

The series includes workbooks on the geometry of the following topics, with additional topics arriving in 2014:

• Winter Olympic Sports
• Figure Skating
• Gymnastics
• Ballet
• Yoga

Fans can watch Blue Dude ice skate on YouTube.  Blue Dude is also featured in the science lab manual series by M. Schottenbauer, including books on the science of ice skating, yoga, Pilates, ballet, athletic training, exercise equipment, and more!