These environmental science projects for kids 12 and up will introduce them to the world of renewable resources, engineering and energy. With Science Discovery Kits that follow the Next Generation Science Standards and kits that teach about solar energy and alternative energy resources, these educational science toys will have kids thinking about making the future a more sustainable one.

The Science Discovery Kits introduce the world of magnetism to kids 12 and up. Magnets in Motion lets kids investigate gravity, electric currents and more. The Electromagnet Kit teaches the power of magnets and even builds a private telegraph system. The Electric Motor Generator Kit shows the power of magnetism as kids build their own motor. The Magnet Levitation Kit explores gravity and magnetic fields while building a magnetic levitating train. Each kit includes an activity guide and more than 5 experiments. These kits are great at home, but they work wonders in the classroom with small groups, and they're perfect for science fair projects.

Get hours of environmental science projects for kids with the Power House. This unique model lets kids learn about alternative energy and sustainable living with over 100 experiments. Investigate heating, cooling, the water cycle, solar and wind power and more. Test passive solar collection and build wind turbines. This kit may inspire our next generation of energy scientists. The full-color manual provides instructions and scientific explanations.

Spark even more interest in solar power with the 6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit, the Solar Electric Boat and Solar Electric Car kits. The Solar Power kit lets kids build a locomotive, a bulldozer, helicopter and more, then power them with electricity from solar cells. These educational science toys for kids are inspirational.

Gotcha Gadgets have funny sounds, but serious science. With this unique science kit kids can build 16 different sound-and-gizmo combinations using a circuit board, LED, photodetector and more. With 32-pages of full color instructions, use this electronic circuitry kit to create a door alarm, motion sensor and more.

The Maker Studio Propeller Set will have kids thinking and building like engineers in no time as they turn recyclables into machines that move. Use a propeller set to morph a potato chip can into a chopper, a windmill and more. After the kids have solved the engineering challenges presented, they'll want to experiment and build on their own.