Question 1

What do I get with this that I wouldn't get just buying Snap Circuits Extreme SC-750 and the Student Guide for the SC-750? That is less expensive...

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If you read the description, this item has a student guide and curriculum for educators, broken down for teachers, plus additional components that come with the 500 and other sub kits that are not included in the standard 750 kit. As an educator, this additional material is well worth it. Include the addition to the additional components and it's obvious this is as superior package

Question 2

The pictures shpw 5 project books, a Student Guide and a Teacher's Guide.  Are these actually included?

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All of the books shown are included.  However, I would say it is a stretch to say it is 750 experiments.  So many are slight variations on a theme.  For example: To light the 7 segment LED display, it is a different experiment for each number 0 through 9.  Really it just changing the jumpers to light the appropriate segments for each number.

Question 3

Does this item contain a complete set of Snap Circuit's electronic components? If not, what is it missing? What should I buy in addition?

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This is a complete set, except for the more fancy add on kits like light. The only thing I bought separately was the AC plug so I wouldn't have to use batteries all the time. It really is a cool way to learn some electronics.

Question 4

What are some of the most fascinating things you can imagine doing with this kit?

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We've just scratched the surface of its capabilities, since my kids are only 4 & 6. Haven't gotten to the computer enabled features yet. Snap Circuits Extreme and the simpler Snap Circuits Green were huge hits at elementary school science night. Great feature is that kids start by building the book's projects, but then build the confidence to create their own designs, and to test the impacts of substituting in other parts (e.g., how the sound diminishes as  a stronger resistor is used). Sorry that I don't have a fuller answer to your question yet, but I can project years of enjoyment growing into this remarkable kit.

ASIN	B00008W73Z
Age Range Description	Kid
Battery Description	Alkaline
Best Sellers Rank	#3,337 in Toys ( See Top 100 in Toys ) #231 in Early Development & Activity Toys
Brand Name	Snap Circuits
Customer Reviews	4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,875)
Educational Objective	STEM
Global Trade Identification Number	00756619002590
Included Components	Plastic snap-grid, 76 electrical parts, and 3 project manuals.
Is Assembly Required	No
Item Dimensions	45.2 x 5.8 x 30.2 centimeters
Item Type Name	Snap Circuits Pro SC-500 Electronics Exploration Kit
Item Weight	3.85 Pounds
Manufacturer	Elenco Electronics LLC
Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS)	1188.0
Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS)	96.0
Manufacturer Part Number	SC-500
Material Type	Plastic, Steel, Blend
Model Number	SC-500
Set Name	Snap Circuits Pro 500
Size	500 Projects
Sub Brand	Snap Circuits
Theme	Electronics Project Building
UPC	700038697837 756619002590
Unit Count	1 Count

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