Description: The 25-g Accelerometer is great for studying large, one-dimensional accelerations such as collisions, rocket launches, or experiments with crash test dummies.

Optimal Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subject: science

Description: Young learners will explore patterns with these modified addition machines. Each square is covered with colorful tape hiding the numbers and allowing students to focus on the patterns they can make by depressing some squares and others not.

Optimal Grade Level: preschool, kindergarten, 1st

Subject: patterns, counting

Bee-Bots are a hand sized robot which can be controlled by using the arrows on the top in a sequence to help the bot follow a pathway. There are a variety of mats available (some examples below) from city streets to grids with colorful destinations on them.

Optimal Grade Level: Pre-k, K, 1st, 2nd

Subject: Coding and Sequencing

Description: The Blood Pressure Sensor is a non-invasive sensor designed to measure human blood pressure. It measures systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure utilizing the oscillometric technique. Pulse rate is also reported.

Optimal Grade Level: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subject: science

Description: The Boe-bot is a programable robot that students build, program and test different manuvers and functions such as routines, navigation with whiskers, phototransistors, or even infrared headlights.

Optimal Grade Level: 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Subject: robotics, programming, electrical circuits

Description: Bristle Blocks are soft, rubbery, interlocking bristles on colorful toy blocks that connect together at any angle. Build a jungle adventure with 128 easy-to-connect blocks for toddlers. This set is perfect for sensory activities with uplifting colors and different textures, round edges and bristles, bumps, animals, and flowers that tiny fingers will love to discover.

Optimal Grade Level: Pre-K, K, 1st, 2nd,

Subject: Engineering