Kosmos Electrical & Co.

What does a compass have to do with the Earth's gravitational pull? How does an alarm system work? How are switches used correctly? Without any prior knowledge, children will quickly find their way around this experiment kit from Kosmos and learn about electricity and magnetism through 60 exciting experiments. They will discover what electricity, current, and voltage are all about and gain an understanding of visible and less visible phenomena in everyday life. The 64-page manual guides children step by step through all the experiments, clearly and understandably showing how the circuits and electrical connections of the kit are constructed, and provides numerous background information on electrical engineering and its applications in daily life on the follow-up pages.

Contents: Battery box, electromagnet, electric motor, switch, push button, light bulbs, box with iron powder, ring magnets, disc magnets, stand and magnetic suspension for compass construction, small parts with iron, cables with plugs and crocodile clips, and contact elements. Additionally required: 2 x 1.5-volt LR6 (AA, Mignon) batteries, kitchen utensils, test materials such as plastic, textiles, wood, metal, and some other common household materials.