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Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 125 STEM Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 40 Parts | STEM Educational Toys for Kids 8+
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Build over 125 projects investigating alternative energy strategies
- Learn about "Green Energy" options with included bonus educational manual
- Contains over 40 parts including Hand Crank, Solar Cell, FM Radio, Energy Compartment, Rechargeable Battery, Windmill Clock, and Analog Meter
- Compatible with the Snap Circuits family of electronic learning kits
- Includes full-color manual with over 100 pages and separate educational manual
- LEARN BY DOING- Ideal for young engineers ages 8 and older.
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Product Dimensions | 15.75 x 12 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
ASIN | B002PLNSRY |
Item model number | SCG-125 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #374,942 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #3,574 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | October 12, 2009 |
Manufacturer | Elenco Electronics LLC |
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With the Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, kids can get a hands-on, entertaining education about what green energy means. This innovative kit contains real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices, featuring projects designed specifically to illustrate different sources of electricity. The kit includes over 40 pieces and a manual with 129 different projects. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set will give your child a fun, valuable education on how electronics and green energy work. Create Working Electronic CircuitsThe Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit comes with over 40 pieces to create 129 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an electrode, a wind fan, and a rechargeable battery, snap together easily on the included plastic grid--no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them as easy as possible. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices. Parts from this Alternative Energy Kit are compatible with other Snap Circuits kits. The power generated with this kit can even be used to power the experiments of other Snap Circuits projects. Experience Green Energy FirsthandThe Green Alternative Energy Kit offers projects specifically designed to demonstrate how renewable energy is generated. Kids can experiment with solar power, windmills, hydroelectric power, rechargeable batteries, and liquid batteries to experience green energy generation firsthand. The kit comes with green energy components, like a solar cell, a hand crank, a fan, a water wheel, and a liquid holder with an electrode. An included green energy manual provides in-depth explanations of different energy sources. Simple, Fun Projects Let Kids Learn While They PlayThis Snap Circuits kit gives kids a fun, hands-on introduction to how electrical circuits work to run everyday electronic devices. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building, following instructions, and alternative energy. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project. As they complete each of the 129 projects, children will learn about electric switches, currents, and more, while they put together devices like a working LCD clock, directional wind lights, a light-emitting diode, and a water wheel. What's in the BoxPlastic snap-grid, 47 components, project manual, and green energy manual.
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With the Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Green Alternative Energy Kit, kids can get a hands-on, entertaining education about what green energy means. This innovative kit contains real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices, featuring projects designed specifically to illustrate different sources of electricity. The kit includes over 40 pieces and a manual with 129 different projects. Recommended for children 8 and older, this set will give your child a fun, concrete education on how electronics and green energy work.
Create Working Electronic CircuitsThe Snap Circuits Alternative Energy Kit comes with over 40 pieces to create 129 different electronic projects. The pieces, which include snap wires, slide switches, an electrode, a wind fan, and a rechargeable battery, snap together easily on the included plastic grid--no soldering required. Each piece is numbered and color-coded to make identifying them as easy as possible. These components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices.
Parts from this Alternative Energy Kit are compatible with other Snap Circuits kits. The power generated with this kit can even be used to power the experiments of other Snap Circuits projects.
Experience Green Energy Firsthand
The Green Alternative Energy Kit offers projects specifically designed to demonstrate how renewable energy is generated. Kids can experiment with solar power, windmills, hydroelectric power, rechargeable batteries, and liquid batteries to experience green energy generation firsthand. The kit comes with green energy components, like a solar cell, a hand crank, a fan, a water wheel, and a liquid holder with an electrode. An included green energy manual provides in-depth explanations of different energy sources.
Simple, Fun Projects Let Kids Learn While They Play
This Snap Circuits kit gives kids a fun, hands-on introduction to how electrical circuits work to run everyday electronic devices. They'll also gain valuable lessons in building, following instructions, and alternative energy. The project manual includes large color illustrations and simple directions for each project.
As they complete each of the 129 projects, children will learn about electric switches, currents, and more, while they put together devices like a working LCD clock, directional wind lights, a light-emitting diode, and a water wheel.
What's in the Box
Plastic snap-grid, 47 components, project manual, and green energy manual.
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Educational & Playable
- Buildable, playable kits that invite kids to make dozens of cool electronic gadgets, games, and more!
- Learn about electricity while making your own circuits
- Different kits to explore projects about light, motion, power in the home, and more!
Think Green
- Explore clean energy concepts, such as electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power
- Learn the basics of electronics and modern alternative energy
Easy-to-Use
- No tools needed
- Full-color project manuals walk your child through projects step-by-step
- Make learning both easy and fun
Build cool, unique projects – all from one box!

So Many Projects to Make
STEM kits come with a clear, easy to understand illustrated instruction manual. Follow along step-by-step and complete multiple projects with each product. Build dozens of fun and unique projects from one box.
Safe with No Tools Required
Build with your hands! All products are assembled simply by snapping parts together, no tools required. Only Snap Circuits products use patented CircuitSafe Technology to keep kids safe while they play.
What's inside
All Snap Circuits kits come with everything you need (batteries excluded) to complete real electronic circuits. Components combine to create working circuit boards just like the ones found inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices.
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Price | $17.49$17.49 | $29.99$29.99 | $89.98$89.98 | $46.59$46.59 | $46.59$46.59 | — |
Model Number | SCB-20 | SC-100 | SC-500 | SC-STEM | SCG225 | MYHSCP20 |
How Many Projects | 5 | 100+ | 500+ | 85 | 125+ | 53 |
Number of Parts | 12 | 29 | 75 | 45 | 45 | 72 |
Batteries Required | No | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | No | ✓ |
Recommended Age | 5+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ | 8+ |
Features Alternative Energy | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit an educational toy that encourages thinking and creativity. They find it fun and easy to use, with simple instructions and diagrams that are easy to follow. The product is well-made and durable, providing a good value for money. Customers also appreciate its creative design and energy use.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit an educational toy that provides endless learning opportunities. It encourages thinking and creativity, making it a great toy for learning about electricity. The students enjoy the projects and experiments, which makes them feel smart and grown-up. Many kids love it and still enjoy taking things apart.
"...Although this set is fun, it's also educational and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use in any regular classroom from about 4th grade up...." Read more
"...I also like that it appeals to adults more than some other kid toys. He and I can both have fun while spending time together...." Read more
"...when removing the snaps from the connectors, but really, it is overall very sturdy...." Read more
"...different circuits with the various elements and found some interesting phenomena, and there are lots of different projects to build...." Read more
Customers enjoy the science fundamentals kit. They find it entertaining and easy to follow, with many options for building circuits and playing radio. The kits are sturdy and easy to use, with only a few complaints about the hand crank.
"...I hold a master's degree in education. Although this set is fun, it's also educational and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use in any..." Read more
"...He and I can both have fun while spending time together. It sure beats playing Candyland. LOL..." Read more
"...but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results...." Read more
"...All I can say is "Wow." The circuits are very fun to create even though I am a novice myself...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit easy to use. The parts are durable and the instructions are simple to follow. The diagrams make it easier to build and understand. They appreciate the hands-on learning and snaps that are easy to use to create various circuits.
"...The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart...." Read more
"...explain to him how they all worked, but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results...." Read more
"...The instructions and explainations are easy to follow and understand, from his perspective...." Read more
"...in the book such as "open" and "closed" circuits are also very intuitive and explained the concepts better than any teacher or book I'd ever seen...." Read more
Customers enjoy the product quality. They find it educational and a good value for the money. The kit comes with a book and 125 different experiments, and a booklet explaining alternative energy.
"...In addition, the kit includes a booklet that explains alternative energy in simple terms...." Read more
"...This set is an awesome add-on to the original kits...." Read more
"...Still....it is an absolutely TERRIFIC product...." Read more
"...Excellent products, excellent customer service, and toys that encourage thinking and creativity...what more could a mom ask for?!" Read more
Customers like the durability of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's well-made and fun for kids who like to build. The kit helps demonstrate solar, mechanical, wind, and water power.
"The parts are durable, very sturdy. Some other reviewers have compared them to Legos in quality, and I agree that they're on the same level...." Read more
"...The quality seems high. We tried an elecricity kit in the past and it was not user friendly at all, even for adults...." Read more
"...But overall well made and fun for a kid who likes to build and engineer things." Read more
"...The parts are very well constructed and sturdy...." Read more
Customers enjoy the creativity of the science fundamentals kit. It gets kids thinking, creating, and exploring ideas. They say it's a great little project that they can do all by themselves. The kit is for children who love to build and are curious about how things work.
"...However, if your kid is the inquisitive type, likes legos/building and just wants to find out how things work, this is the best gift I can possibly..." Read more
"...All three sets can be used together to create even more inventions. It's a fabulous learning STEM toy!" Read more
"...like the radio with the volume control and earphones, are more attractively designed and that might be part of the excitement as well...." Read more
"...a second set for his cousins because it is such an educational yet creative toy." Read more
Customers appreciate the value for money of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a good buy, a great investment for kids, and has excellent learning and replay value.
"...Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this set. It is reasonably priced and of great quality. I would not hesitate to buy this again." Read more
"...and how alternative energy can not only help the enviroment, but save money too...." Read more
"...It was reasonably priced and shipped quickly." Read more
"...lots of projects to do, but it is disappointing that such an expensive toy set has essential pieces that break so easily...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit engaging and educational. It provides a basic overview of green power and explains alternative energy in simple terms. They say it's an excellent tool to teach children about energy generation by using simple tools and visual explanations. The kit helps demonstrate solar, mechanical, wind, and water as alternative energy sources. The kit is visually appealing and helps teach different ways to conserve energy.
"...The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart...." Read more
"...why we care about transistors, but it is much easier to explain how solar energy creates voltage, which rotates fan. I love it!..." Read more
"...set 3 months ago, and while it is a lot of fun and gives a good basic overview of green power, two important pieces broke within the first month of..." Read more
"...It makes him think about the connections in getting electricity to work. I was not sure if he would be bored or not with it but he is not...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2012The parts are durable, very sturdy. Some other reviewers have compared them to Legos in quality, and I agree that they're on the same level. They snap together easily. All of the parts worked the way they were supposed to.
The booklet has clear instructions for the projects and lots of pictures. The projects are quick to put together and take apart. The included storage tray is a durable, permanent part of the set and makes it easy to find parts. Also makes it easy to see if you forgot to put a part away.
The only recommendation I have for improvement is that they give more detailed descriptions of what a short circuit is and how to avoid it. This part was confusing for me at first because I had ZERO experience with this sort of thing.
I bought this for my 12-year-old son to use in his homeschool science class. He loves it. An added bonus is that I am learning WITH HIM while he does the projects.
As for the "green"part: this set includes parts for showing how wind, water, solar, and manual (hand crank) energy can be used to power LED lights, a horn, a radio, and so on. This is an excellent introduction to alternative energy. In addition, the kit includes a booklet that explains alternative energy in simple terms.
I hold a master's degree in education. Although this set is fun, it's also educational and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use in any regular classroom from about 4th grade up. Kids 8 to 12 might need a little adult guidance with the projects. My 12-year-old can do them without my help, but I like to participate just for the fun of it.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2012Our son likes to know how everything works and often requests to watch "Modern Marvels." We bought Snap Circuits Jr for his 5th birthday and it was a huge hit with everyone there (kids and adults).
This Green Energy kit was the next set we purchased. We have owned it for about 8 months now and this has been one of the most played with things in our house. Our son regularly combines the two sets to build his own circuits. He has more fun with this than with lego bricks and k'nex. He likes to hook up the meter and see how he is creating energy by blowing on the fan, turning the crank, or putting the solar panel in the sun. This set is an awesome add-on to the original kits. You can use it by itself as well, but DS loves the flying disc, the sensors, and the battery pack in the Jr set.
The quality seems high. We tried an elecricity kit in the past and it was not user friendly at all, even for adults. With Snap Circuits, everything works like it should, despite being handled regularly by a 5 yr old. This one doesn't fall apart with the slightest touch, like some other brand kits.
I must applaud the company for making something so kid friendly. There are so many times where my son has an interest in things, but they are not appropriate for him yet. These kits allow him to safely explore his interests and I am truely grateful for that. I also like that it appeals to adults more than some other kid toys. He and I can both have fun while spending time together. It sure beats playing Candyland. LOL
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this set. It is reasonably priced and of great quality. I would not hesitate to buy this again.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2011Last year for Christmas, we bought the Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 set for our then six-year-old son. The worked through the first half of the experiments on Christmas day! Obviously I didn't have time to explain to him how they all worked, but the point is the instructions are easy to follow and produce entertaining results.
This year, we knew another snap circuits set would be similarly well received. This Green - Alternative Energy Kit looked like a great option that didn't repeat too much of what he already had. He loved it again and is eagerly looking forward to designing his own circuits that can combine parts from both sets.
The product is very well packaged--the box it comes in organizes all parts neatly and securely without too much wasted space. The parts are all clearly labeled and easy to snap into place. It includes an FM radio, voltmeter, and a fan/windmill, which are all favorites. The biggest complaint I have is that the hand crank requires enough force to turn it quickly that it is easy to pop that part off of the circuit board. Keeping one hand firmly over the part while using the other hand to do the cranking usually keeps everything secure. Also, the photovoltaic cell doesn't generate enough current except during a very sunny day (which is typical for a cell this size). That said, I would say this set is even more enjoyable than the first set and I would certainly buy it again.
When I asked my son just now what he thought of the set and whether he'd recommend it to others, he said: "It is awesome!"
- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2013My 11 yr old has had a lot of fun with this for the past four months.
He has made a lot of the things in the booklet and even some things that are not by combining elements of this kit with other toys (the crank, the solar panel, and the fan, for example).
The instructions and explainations are easy to follow and understand, from his perspective. (versus some things that take an adult to understand and or explain.
The only minor negative to this item is that he broke one of the wires off from the snap attachment and I had to solder the wire back on to the snap; this was after three months of usage though so I am not sure what caused the breakage.
I would caution others buying this to make sure that care is used when removing the snaps from the connectors, but really, it is overall very sturdy. The snapped wire connection isn't enough of a negative to take off a star.
Definitely kid tested and approved!
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Jorge Mora MoranReviewed in Mexico on September 3, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Fue un regalo para un sobrino de 10 años. Feliz y entretenido armando sus circuitos.
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claudiaReviewed in Mexico on May 19, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Ingenioso
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