POOF-Slinky 0SA218 Scientific Explorer Grow Colossal Crystals Kit Rating :
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
NOT enough color to work with
By Nancy Stislow
My 9 year old grandson LOVES science- He was so excited to do this. I enjoyed helping. The clear phosphate grew crystals almost overnight. However while watching him carefully measure the colored phosphate- THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH for the instructions. I had him use what he had a NOTHING ever grew- nothing at all. So much for the promise of growing "ruby" looking crystals. This could have been fun except for the careless packaging and poor quality control of the manufacturer. What a disappointment. Don't waste your money- choose something else.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Fun for a day
By K. Stevens
We bought this a couple of years ago. My boys, now 11 and 13, only used it once... although it came with lots of contents to make more.
Crystals aren't really that realistic... not like inside a geode or anything. They look more like dyed rock salt.
Product Description
The POOF-Slinky 0SA218 Scientific Explorer Grow Colossal Crystals is a fun and safe educational make-it-yourself kit that will have your child amazing their friends as they watch dazzling crystals grow right before their eyes. Crystals are everywhere around us. Actually, scientists consider almost any solid a crystal. Salt, sugar, metal, paper and even your hair are crystals! Scientists are currently experimenting with pure crystals grown in the gravity free environment of space due to clues they provide for new medicines on earth. This set contains powder formulas to create diamond clear white single crystals, jagged crystal clusters and vibrant colored crystals. You won't believe how easy it is to create sparkling giant gems to display in your room. Grow almost a pound of crystals with this inventive and educational set, and re-grow them again and again. Grow Colossal Crystals is part of the exceptional series of home science kits based on the nationally recognized Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) program pioneered at UC Berkley's Lawrence Hall of Science. Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in science kits that help develop critical thinking skills, inspire imagination and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that make learning fun. The POOF-Slinky 0SA218 Scientific Explorer Grow Colossal Crystals is recommended for children 9-years of age and older with adult supervision. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America.
 Scientific Explorer Grow Colossal Crystals Kit |
 Industry leader in science kits that help develop critical thinking skills, imagination and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that make learning fun. |
This kit lets your child explore the science of crystal growing, a hot new field where spectacularly pure crystals grown in the gravity free environment of space offer clues for new medicines on earth. See spectacular results as they grow a shimmering crystal studded geode that glows in the dark, formations with long jagged spikes, crystals that bounce and jiggle and more. This kit includes more crystals activities than any other kit of its kind!
Fun Educational Experience
The Grow Colossal Crystals Kit combines elements of science with entertaining facts about crystal growing for hours of hands-on fun. This kit is an exciting way for children to learn about the science behind crystals and their unusual properties. It also teaches a valuable lesson about the scientific method and how to propose, test and refine your hypothesis. Exploratory learning improves memory and keeps kids engaged with hands-on learning experiences. These experiments are the closest educators have come to creating an authentic learning experience. Kids will love it and learn at the same time.
What’s Involved in this Kit
The crystals in this kit grow fast so your avid scientist can learn about crystals and other rock formations. The science guide includes fun facts about how crystals form and their applications in modern science. This kit is nationally recognized and part of a series of home based science kits.
What's In The Box?
This kit includes clear monoammonium phosphate, red monoammonium phosphate, a piece of thread, (2) stir sticks, a small cup, (2) large cups, measuring beaker and science guide.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #242177 in Toys & Games
- Brand: Scientific Explorer
- Model: A218
- Released on: 2007-01-01
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x10.00" w x2.75" l,1.27 pounds
Features
- Fun and safe educational make-it-yourself crystal growing kit
- Watch dazzling crystals grow right before your eyes
- Contains powder formulas to create diamond clear white single crystals, jagged crystal clusters and vibrant colored crystals
- Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in fun, educational and activity-based science kits
- Recommended for children 9-years of age and older with adult supervision
