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Science Kits for Curious Kids & Teens. Unlock the Mysteries of Your Mind!

Dive into the World of Neuroscience with Backyard Brains – Real Experiments, Real Discoveries!

Stop just reading about science –do it!
Backyard Brains offers award-winning science kits for kids, bringing the electrifying world of neuroscience directly to your home or classroom. Our engaging science experiment kits provide everything aspiring young scientists need to explore the fascinating signals of their own body and the world around them.

Kid playing with science kit
Go Beyond the Textbook: Experience Real Neuroscience!
Go Beyond the Textbook: Experience Real Neuroscience!

Go Beyond the Textbook: Experience Real Neuroscience!

Remember wondering how your brain works? How muscles move? Or even if plants can think?
With Backyard Brains, you don't just wonder – you discover!

We provide accessible, engaging science experiment kits that turn complex neuroscience into hands-on fun. Whether you're looking for science kits for 5 year olds, science kits for 10 year olds, or advanced science kits for teens and even science kits for adults, our tools empower you to learn by doing. These are the ultimate science project kits for home and homeschool science kits.

Kids playing with the claw science kit

Become a Real-Life Cyborg with The Claw!

Transform into a real-life cyborg with our robotic Claw!

Experience the thrill of neuroprosthetics while effortlessly controlling the claw with your muscle's EMG signals.
Perfect for classroom experiments and suitable for young aspiring scientists – the future of robotics is at your fingertips! This incredible science kit makes a fantastic science gift.

Unleash the Power of Your Body's Signals with the Human SpikerBox!

With the Human SpikerBox, you can record and explore electrical signals from your muscles (EMG), heart (EKG), brain (EEG), and eyes (EOG) with ease. Designed for both beginners (even science kits for 6 year olds with guidance) and advanced users, it’s perfect for classrooms (science fair project kit goldmine!) or research. Whether you're teaching or exploring, this kit delivers hands-on science that’s engaging, educational, and even publication-ready.

EMG as seen on Human SpikerBox
Conducting experiment with PlantSpikerBox

Listen to Plants "Talk"! Explore with the Plant SpikerBox!

Did you know plants use electricity too? Record live Action Potentials from plants with the Plant SpikerBox! As seen in our TED Talk, this easy-to-use device records and visualizes the signals emitted by plants, offering users the unique opportunity to peer into the fascinating world of plant signaling and plant behaviors. A truly unique science kit for any curious mind.

Free, Grade-Leveled Experiments Ideas – Start Any Time

Backyard Brains offers dozens of free experiments tailored to every grade level. Each experiment guide is written at an appropriate difficulty (e.g. Grade 4+, Grade 6+), so kids and parents see that even young students can launch into neuroscience activities. Try some of our simplest projects:

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