YouTopia Moving Diaorama

Dioramas over the ages have taken many forms, from the early Japanese art of Tatebanko – diorama boxes made of paper, to the shoe box one that you made in kindergarden, and those cool ones in museums that show scenes of early civilizations and animals in their natural environment. We took all of that history, and mixed it up with a bit of mechanics and made it open-ended so you can make your own one – and it moves!  See, science and art (and nature) can play together!

So lets get on with it! – and when you are done send us pictures!

• Dimensions: 8 x 6 x 10 in
• Age Rating: 8+ While this kit can be made by youngsters starting around 8 years old (and younger), we like that it is both interesting and compelling for kids of all ages – right up to those in their 90’s! We’re all children at heart! A great kit for parents and kids to make together! Good for beginner model maker

Pathfinders is a Canadian company dedicated to creating compelling, innovative, wooden science kits that challenge children of all ages to explore the link between science, design, and technology in the world around us. They aim to help the student integrate knowledge gained from constructing the kits by providing links to educational resources to enhance their understanding of math and science as well as historical principles. Their chief educator, Derek Wulff, is a BC certified teacher who has been teaching grades K to 10 for the past 13 years. Derek designs all of the kits produced at Pathfinders for educational and recreational use. He spends time with kids in schools, making and using the kits to see how well they deliver curriculum for teachers, and to make sure they are engaging and appropriate for both fun play and educational aspects. They are an environmentally friendly company and use recyclable materials, natural, untreated wood, and local resources and production as much as possible. All of their kits are tested to make sure they are 100% kid and pet safe! They like to work with other local companies too. Their manufacturer in Taiwan is a local family-run factory, and most of the retail stores they sell to are small businesses and neighbourhood toy stores.

Recommended for ages 8+.