Last year, I committed the EcoEvoLab to writing a second holiday gift guide this year… meaning that I committed myself to writing one. The list this year is a bit lacking (I limited the time I spent surfing the internet this year, so consider these suggestions as additions to last year’s list).
Play a game about evolution, or teach evolution with this kickstarter success game called Go Extinct! . I haven’t played it yet but it looks awesome and is based off of the rules of Go Fish! It was recently featured on the PLOS paleo blog, so check that out for more details.
I recently heard a group of middle school girls enthusiastically teach me everything they know about Gold Ferrofluid at the California STEM conference. They were so excited to explain the science to me, and I was so excited that they were so excited to explain the science that I included it on this list.
Give the gift of assembling tiny skeleton models of dinosaurs (“tinysaurs”) or humanoids (including anatomically correct mermaids and angels!). Put it in one of these displays, or buy the “all in one” kit.
Give something from solarmade.com—I recommend this cute sun flower to stick in a garden, or this tea jar. Both are good for nice outdoor get-togethers.
What is a group of kangaroos? A mob. What about a group of baboons? A congress. And, what’s a Christmas without getting a mug or two? Get this collective animal nouns mug from NewtonAndTheApple’s etsy shop. But check out the rest of their stuff: these science-themed notebooks or this card, this card or this card about holiday feasting.
There is a lot of cool nature jewelry that exists, so for now, add UralNature to the list from last year. She uses real flowers to make necklaces, rings and earrings. Real purty.
I know that was a disappointingly short list, so please add your suggestions to the comments below!
