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Think Box Dig and Explore Gemstone Volcano: Volcano Science Kit with Magnifying Glass & Activity Guide for Geology Education
$14.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991
About this item
Highlights
- Explore the science behind volcanic eruptions, then create your own with this exciting STEM kit!
- Learn about how acids & bases react as you build your 3D volcano — experiment with mixing ingredients to create simple chemical reactions again and again!
- Excavate 11 all-natural gemstones in all kinds of shapes and colors from the body of the volcano using real tools, like a wood chisel, mallet, and paintbrush.
- Use the double-sided poster to identify each gemstone, then flip it over to quiz yourself and your friends with fascinating volcano facts.
- Set Includes: 1 Volcano Dig with 11 Gemstones, 1 Measuring Cup, 1 Magnifying Glass, 1 Wood Mallet, 1 Plastic Spoon, 1 Packet of Baking Soda (2 oz.), 1 Mini Paintbrush, 1 Wood Chisel, 1 Acrylic Paint Pot (Red, 3 mL), 1 Double-Sided Poster, Easy-to-Follow Instructions
- Age Range: 8 years & up
Description
Learning about geology is a BLAST with the ThinkBox Dig & Explore Gemstone Volcano science kit! See the science of acids and bases in action as you erupt a 3D volcano, then walk in the footsteps of a geologist as you dig and excavate 11 real gemstones, like turquoise and rose quartz! Use the included tools to carefully chisel around each stone, brush away the debris, and see your findings up close with the magnifying glass. What kind of patterns and colors do you see? Identify each gemstone and explore the exciting world of volcanology with the double-sided poster. This hands-on STEM kit isn’t just an awesome screen-free activity, it’s an amazing way to learn through play! Recommended for science lovers ages 8 years and up.
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 9 Major Allergens
Suggested Age: 6 Years and Up
Educational Focus: Geology
Includes: Mixing Spoon, Magnifying Glass, Measuring Cup, Activity Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 86703159
UPC: 194356203304
Item Number (DPCI): 081-04-0278
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 11.96 inches length x 9.21 inches width x 4.01 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.33 pounds
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4.1 out of 5 stars with 20 reviews
quality: 2.6 out of 5
value: 2.6 out of 5
66% would recommend
6 recommendations
Small
3 out of 5 stars
cmz - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The box on this is no joke 9 x bigger than necessary. I don’t see how there could be much in the way of gems inside this volcano because it’s so small. It’s a neat idea. My son loved it when he opened it but it’s another one of those the box is deceptive. As others noted you must buy vinegar because apparently adding that to the box was just too difficult (definitely not due to lack of space). I’m tired of these companies being so cheap. See photos.
No gems
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
mwilliams - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Bought for my son’s seventh birthday, there were no gems whatsoever in the entire volcano. We tore it apart even dissolved all the volcano in case we missed anything. Absolutely nothing. Such a disappointment.
Disapointed
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
Ashley - 1 year ago
The volcano did not erupt or make the digging portion any easier. It took almost an hour to dig through the volcano just to find all the stones in the same spot clustered together at the bottom . The stones were smaller than a penny. Would not recommend this.
Super fun BUT make sure to have WHITE VINEGAR at home
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
MamaBear - 1 year ago
It was very enjoyable but it doesn't start anywhere that it uses vinegar & I always have vinegar, except of course, this ONE time. We improvised with some lemon juice but didn't have enough so the eruption was less than thrilling but sizzled a bit. If we'd have been aware we needed vinegar, it would have been 100% great. The gems are awesome. The poster is educational & high quality.& It is time consuming (good thing) so it's nice to do for bonding & education.
Good Project but...
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
TammyJ - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
The project is fun, but could be very frustrating for some. The gems are so small, it takes A LOT of work to find some of them. Both of my boys had fun though, so I would recommend.
Two for one
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Nic - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
My 4 year old loved being able to search for the gems and to creat the volcano. Great to have the two in one kit
Easy and fun
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
EmmaFish - 2 years ago
Very easy to dig at the dirt for the gemstones