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4M Potato Clock DIY Green Science Chemistry Engineering Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys, Brown
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Size | original |
Brand | 4M |
Theme | STEAM |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches |
About this item
- The Potato Clock uses a pair of ordinary spuds to power a digital clock.
- This kit includes a digital clock, wires and prongs; two potatoes are all that's needed to create a working clock.
- This kit is ideal for young science enthusiasts, and offers a valuable lesson on the transformative power of green science.
- Detailed assembly instructions included.
- No batteries required.
- Challenge your child's imagination with 4M toys and kits.
- 4M educational toys cover a wide range of educational subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more.
- 4M offers a wide range of toys and kits to let you build a clock, crochet a placemat, or turn your room into a planetarium--all in the name of making learning fun.
- This kit contains a digital clock, and the instructions and everything you need (minus the spuds) to run it
- Does not include potatoes
- Watch your child's delight and sense of accomplishment with the clock they create
- Turn the kids onto the notion of leaving a smaller carbon footprint
- No batteries required
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 4 x 3.25 x 2.5 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.01 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
ASIN | B001T8OFQM |
Item model number | 00-03275 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
Batteries | 215 CR123A batteries required. |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,132 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #458 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | December 10, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Toysmith |
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Product Description
The 4M Potato Clock teaches young minds the value of green energy in an illuminating way. The Potato Clock uses a pair of ordinary spuds to power a digital clock. This kit includes a digital clock, wires and prongs; two potatoes are all that's needed to create a working clock. This kit is ideal for young science enthusiasts, and offers a valuable lesson on the transformative power of green science. Detailed assembly instructions included. No batteries required.
From the Manufacturer
You may know potatoes as a good source of potassium, but did you know they can be used to power an alarm clock? This kit contains a digital clock, instructions and everything you need (minus the spuds) to run it.
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Choking Hazard - Small Parts
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About 4M
4M educational toys cover a wide range of subjects and include science kits, arts and crafts kits, robotics kits, and more. Each toy is creative, imaginative, inspiring--and most of all, fun! They encourage your child's inquisitive nature while teaching them to explore the world around them.
4M Green Science Potato Clock
Learn about the fascinating world of green energy in a fun, hands-on way.
The 4M Potato Clock teaches young minds the value of green energy in an illuminating way. The Potato Clock uses a pair of ordinary spuds to power a digital clock. This kit includes a digital clock, wires and prongs; two potatoes are all that's needed to create a working clock. This kit is ideal for young science enthusiasts, and offers a valuable lesson on the transformative power of green science. Detailed assembly instructions included. No batteries required.
- Explore the fascinating world of green science
- The Potato Clock uses a pair of ordinary spuds to power a digital clock.
- This kit includes a digital clock, wires and prongs; two potatoes are all that's needed to create a working clock.
- This kit is ideal for young science enthusiasts, and offers a valuable lesson on the transformative power of green science.
- Recommended for ages 5 and up
- Accredited by STEM.ORG the leader in credentialing of STEM toys, games and educational resources.
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Explore the World of Green EnergyThis kit includes a digital clock, wires and prongs; two potatoes are all that's needed to create a working clock. |
Science of a ToyYou may know potatoes as a good source of potassium, but did you know they can be used to power an alarm clock? |
Better TogetherWhat's better than one project? How about an afternoon of them? Mix 4M Green Science Kits and provide hours of enrichment through discovery, collecting, and play. |
The 4M Brand is Recognized by STEM.org as a STEM Authenticated Brand
STEM.org is the longest continually-operating, privately held STEM education research and credentialing organization in America. Since 2001, its leadership has assisted with key initiatives that have been critical to the overall growth and proliferation of the movement, including early work on the 2005 STEM Congressional Caucus. Its team demonstrates the best in pedagogics / andragogics, supporting the world’s top brands, organizations and thousands of educators globally.
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Teaches Scientific Principles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Requires Assembly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Detailed Instructions Included | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Batteries Required | NO | NO | NO | NO | One AAA Battery (not included) |
Recommended Age | Ages 5 and Up | Ages 5 and Up | Ages 5 and Up | Ages 5 and Up | Ages 5 and Up |
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Customers like the ease of use of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the instructions are very easy to understand and the product is easy for a child to put together. They also appreciate the fun aspect of the kit. However, some customers have reported durability issues with the basic kit being flimsy and cheaply made. They have also had issues with accuracy. Customers also differ on value, and performance.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun to use and teach how an electrochemical cell works. They also say it's a good learning activity for kids interested in science. Customers also mention that the kit is easy to build and fun to build.
"Everything you need for a simple and cool science experiment project! Did this with my daughter for her 5th grade science fair project!..." Read more
"...Clear directions, all the parts. This is a great science experiment for younger or middle school-aged kids, and the adults will get a kick out of it..." Read more
"...This kit was fun for her to open and help with some of the parts, She's not yet 8 but she was able to help with a few of the steps...." Read more
"This was a fun kit for my kids and is still running more that 3 months later...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it works pretty well, and the clock actually works. However, others say that it didn't work at all, the motor didn''t working, and that the pump didn';t work.
"...old used this to make a potato clock for school and he found it really useful and easy to use." Read more
"...Our robot (which she named “Scooter”) turned out great. My daughter was thrilled and very proud of herself. A priceless experience...." Read more
"...If the conductors touch inside the cup of soda, then the experiment does not work...." Read more
"...granddaughter with her 5th grade science experiment and am amazed at how well this works. It has operated the LED clock for 6 days now...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit easy to use. They mention the instructions are very easy to understand, simple, and easy for a child to put together. They also say the kit is all in one, making it easy to install and understand.
"...to make a potato clock for school and he found it really useful and easy to use." Read more
"This kit has everything you'll need in it except for the potatoes. Clear directions, all the parts...." Read more
"...The instructions were very easy to follow and it was affordable." Read more
"...Truly, once we looked over the peices and diagram, the instructions were easier to follow than I thought...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit great for school projects and science fairs. They also say it's an educational science toy and an easy science fair project. Overall, customers recommend the kit to aspiring scientists and teachers.
"This is an amazing activity to teach children about energy conversions and green sources of energy...." Read more
"Great for science projects. It works!" Read more
"Good for science Fair my son won the science fair with it now its in a different state" Read more
"A great way to start learning about electricity. Very simple to build. Our 6 year old had it together and working in about 5 minutes...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's worth the money, affordable, and an educational gimmick. However, others say it'll be a waste of money.
"...A classic that worked out well! Worth the money!" Read more
"...I bought 5 of them!!! Waste of my money!" Read more
"...This is an inexpensive but educational gimmick that she still plays with now...." Read more
"...My wife then binned it all over her hate of potato eyes. The clock was pretty cheap and difficult to set for my child and I. I think you could..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it is very fragile, cheaply made, and breaks easily. Some mention that the buttons are flimsy and delicate, and the twisted wire connections feel fragile.
"...My only concern is the wires are very cheap and break easily...." Read more
"...The wires are extremely poor quality too. They broke after two uses...." Read more
"...Even the buttons are flimsy and very delicate. It’s either I bought a bad batch or its just the way it is." Read more
"...The pictures and description don't mention that it comes with two low quality (think plastic Dixie cup) cups for holding potato pieces...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the accuracy of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that the clock doesn't keep time, is finicky, and constantly resets.
"It was good for a moment. It keeps flickering. The time keeps going back to 12 when the apparatus is budged a little...." Read more
"...I tried endlessly to get the connections to stay but the clock would constantly reset...." Read more
"...if the potatoes or wires move at all after the clock is working, the clock resets, which was a little frustrating...." Read more
"...It constantly loses the time once it’s set. If the clock were higher quality/better made I would give this a 5 star review." Read more
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My only concern is the wires are very cheap and break easily. Expect to have to strip them to get to more wire after they wear out, and if the toy gets any serious use expect to replace the wires completely. Fortunately that's about 50 cents of wire so not a big deal.
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