Description:
This is an engaging, hands-on science experiment kit designed to introduce children to the fundamentals of magnetism and basic physical science through fun, interactive play. Marketed as a "科普实验工具" (popular science experiment tool), the set combines several classic magnetism-based demonstrations into one compact, blister-packed kit, making it an ideal educational toy for curious young learners, classroom science activities, or STEM-focused gift sets.
The kit includes a small magnetic toy car built with alternating red and blue magnetic segments, designed to demonstrate magnetic attraction and repulsion in a simple, visual way as children experiment with how the magnets interact. It also includes a functional compass with a rotating dial marked in degrees, allowing kids to learn the basics of magnetic north-south orientation and how compasses work — a simple but effective introduction to Earth's magnetism.
What's included, and what each piece does:
- Magnetic Toy Car — A small wheeled car with red and blue magnetic blocks attached to its sides. The color-coding (red = one pole, blue = the opposite pole) helps kids visually understand magnetic polarity — how like poles repel and opposite poles attract.
- Compass — A real, functional compass with directional markings (N, S, E, W, and degree markings from 0–360). This teaches how magnetism is used in real-world navigation, since a compass needle aligns with the Earth's natural magnetic field.
- Two Steel Ball Bearings — Silver metal balls that are attracted to magnets. Kids can use these with the magnetic car or compass area to observe and test magnetic pull firsthand.
- Bottle of Iron Filings — Fine iron powder/shavings sealed in a small bottle with a dropper-style red cap. When a magnet is placed near or under the bottle, the filings shift and arrange themselves — making invisible magnetic field lines visible.
- Star-Shaped Magnetic Pad — A flat, star-shaped rubber or plastic mat that likely serves as a base or holder for the magnets and experiments, possibly with magnetic properties itself for testing polarity.
Purpose:
This kit is meant to let children see and touch magnetism in action rather than just reading about it — reinforcing concepts like attraction, repulsion, magnetic fields, and compass navigation through simple, safe experiments.
Best suited for: Elementary-aged children, science classrooms, homeschool STEM activities, or gift sets for curious kids.
Package Includes:
- 1 x Magnetic Toy Car (red/blue magnet segments)
- 1 x Functional Compass (rotating degree dial)
- 1 x Heart-Shaped Magnet
- 2 x Magnetic Steel Balls
- 1 x Bottle of Iron Filings (magnetic powder)