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National Geographic Crystal Growing Kit - Grow 8 Light-Up Crystals, Science Gift for Kids 8-12
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Size | Mega Crystal Growing Lab |
Brand | NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC |
Theme | Crystal Science |
Age Range (Description) | 8 years and up |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12 x 3 x 10 inches |
About this item
- FAST-GROWING CRYSTALS IN 8 COLORS - Blue, pink, red, purple, green, orange, yellow, and glow in the dark; crystal chemistry has never been so fast (grows in 3 - 4 days), fun, and colorful! The perfect educational gift for boys and girls.
- GROWING IS EASY – Easy-to-follow instructions and the 2 included silicone growing chambers make growing your crystals easier than ever!
- NIGHT LIGHT DISPLAY – Show off 5 of your favorite home-grown crystals in the USB-powered (cable included) light-up display! This fun kids STEM activity can help inspire a lifelong love of science and learning.
- INCLUDES REAL CRYSTAL SPECIMENS – Start or expand your rock collection! Comes with 5 real gemstone specimens: quartz, rose quartz, fluorite, calcite, and amethyst. Learn about the gemstones in the kit with the included, full-color Learning Guide.
- HIGH-QUALITY EDUCATIONAL TOYS - We're proud to make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all our products are backed by exceptional service. If your experience is less than stellar, let us know and we'll make things right!
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Product Description
National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab
Easily grow 8 vibrant-colored crystals in just 3-4 days with the National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Lab! Includes easy-to-follow instructions and silicone growing chambers to make crystal growing simpler than ever. Also includes a USB-powered light-up base to display your crystal treasures!
Easily grow 8 vibrant crystals and display your favorites on the light-up stand!
With this Mega Crystal Growing Lab children will learn about crystal formation while magically growing crystals in 8 different colors!
This deluxe kit includes: 8 colors of crystal growing powder; 8 seed rocks; 5 real crystal specimens (quartz, rose quartz, fluorite, calcite, amethyst); 2 silicone growing chambers; a USB-powered, light-up display base (cable included) that elegantly displays your 5 best crystals; stir stick, magnifying glass; full-color STEM Learning Guide and instructions.
This STEM chemistry kit is the best way to start a rock collection and inspire your child with a love of science.
Your kids will love growing and displaying their stunning crystals—order today!
We make the highest quality hands-on science toys, and all products are backed by exceptional service. With a mission to inspire people to care about the planet, the National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations.
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Product Dimensions | 12 x 3 x 10 inches |
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Item Weight | 3 pounds |
Manufacturer | Discover with Dr. Cool |
ASIN | B01C3DSKTY |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | NGMEGACRYSTAL |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,449 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #78 in Educational Science Kits |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Giftable | 4.4 | — | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 3.8 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 3.5 |
Age appropriate | — | — | — | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.2 |
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material | Crystal Growing Powder | Cardboard | Plastic | gemstones, minerals, fossils, crystals | — | Multiple |
age range | 8 years and up | — | Kid | 8 years and up | Kid | 8 years and up |
educational objective | STEM | Concentration, STEM | Logical Thinking, fosters patience, inspire exploration, DIY hand-on ablility | Learn About Geological Engineering | science | Imagination Development |
weight | 3 pounds | — | — | 3.4 kilograms | 1.06 kilograms | 0.9 pounds |
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choking hazard - small parts - not suitable for children under 3 years
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Customers like the fun, appearance and ease of use of the science fundamentals kit. For example, they mention it provides hours of wonder and enjoyment, the crystals look great and make for a pretty display. Some appreciate the clear instructions. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, crystals, and value.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun for any kid who likes STEM. They say it provides hours of wonder and enjoyment, and is a great activity with your child. Customers also say it's an exciting way to learn a little about science, and a good gift for the money.
"...It was a great learning experience in experimenting and teaching my son to observe which was 'better'...." Read more
"Great lot. Grew very beautiful crystals. Lots of fun for any kid who likes STEM" Read more
"My son got this from Santa. Super fun activity. We used glass pint glasses for our grow containers...." Read more
"This was fun to do with the kids. They enjoyed watching the crystals grow throughout the week...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the crystals. They mention that they look great and light up. Some say that the crystal seems to achieve more intense colors when grown on a windowsill. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and performance of the product.
"...He liked it, easy to do and the crystals mostly did great. Out of the 6 , only 1 didn't grow very well. Unsure why...." Read more
"Great lot. Grew very beautiful crystals. Lots of fun for any kid who likes STEM" Read more
"...At the end of the week, the crystal came out great and now the kids love looking at them on display. Great idea to do during a school break." Read more
"Everything was great for growing the crystals but the stand they sit in won't light up...." Read more
Customers find the instructions in the science fundamentals kit easy to follow and read. They also say the glass measuring cup makes the process simpler and safer.
"This was a gift for my 9 year old for Christmas. He liked it, easy to do and the crystals mostly did great...." Read more
"...The instructions were clear and the growing cups were of good quality...." Read more
"...Entire process is different and more complex. He did not catch in immediately, and mistakes were made ruining the first batch at vrystals...." Read more
"We made these crystals with my kids and it was really easy to use and the results at the 7 day mark were really cool!" Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit a great gift idea for young kids. They say it's well-made, creative, and perfect for science-oriented kids. Customers also appreciate the interesting information on crystals, and say it provides good educational value. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"Highly recommended. Very unique gift that will bring excitement and wonder!!" Read more
"Great gift for the money and good educational value" Read more
"This was a great gift for my kids...." Read more
"...Makes a great night light! Would make a great gift for any kid." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that they followed the directions and they turned out great, amazing, and pretty. However, others say that one turned out smaller and a little more fragile than the second, and the crystals (2/4 that they made) simply crumbled upon removal.
"...Pros:The whole package screams quality, the small touches like a "fill" line are really appreciated...." Read more
"...I was as careful as possible, the yellow crystal dissolved and broke apart in my hand while I was trying to extract the seed rock...." Read more
"...The components included are of pretty good quality and performed as described...." Read more
"...since we completed growing all of the crystals and they seem to be holding just fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the crystals. Some mention they seem to grow well, while others say they didn't. They also mention that the crystal pod is not easy to remove and the crystal is very delicate.
"...Out of the 6 , only 1 didn't grow very well. Unsure why. Be aware the light up device only holds 5 crystals, not 6...." Read more
"...crystals in for 11 days (it recommends 4-10 days) and they were very developed and beautiful once we took them out!..." Read more
"My grandchildren love this kit. It takes a little time and effort to construct, but they really enjoy it." Read more
"...experiment to do with kids however just keep in mind it takes 7 days to grow a crystal...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's worth the money, has a great price, and is fun to watch. However, others say that it'd be a waste of money and look much cheaper than depicted.
"...The process is fun to watch over the days. We let them sit for 4-5 days and they were fully grown...." Read more
"its okay, not worth the price tag" Read more
"...4. Good quantity for the money for child science experiments." Read more
"...The stand was a waste of money. The crystals however are beautiful and fun to watch form." Read more
Customers find the seed rocks and seed pods in the science fundamentals kit difficult to remove without damaging the crystal. They also mention that the seed rock removal takes care and patience. Customers also mention the crystals are a bit tricky to remove from the silicone cups provided.
"...They were a bit tricky to get the crystals out without breaking some of them off (had to wedge a butter knife around the sides)...." Read more
"...The "seed" rocks (what the crystal grows on) were very difficult to remove and even though I was as careful as possible, the yellow crystal..." Read more
"Does not easily come out of silicone cups provided. Much better in a glass cup." Read more
"...The silicon growing containers allow for easy removal of the crystals, minimizing the chance that they will be damaged...." Read more
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The instruction booklet is outdated. It sent you to a video link that doesn't work, but it's easy enough to youtube "national geographic crystal growing". Another point is that the video instructions conflicted with the booklet. One said "grow in the dark".. the other said "grow in the light/warm room".. In the end we did half the batch like the video and the other half like the booklet. It was a great learning experience in experimenting and teaching my son to observe which was 'better'.
The box also contained just 2 plastic containers.. but we used glass cups from our kitchen since you have to wait 7+ days. We experimented which did better in the soft plastic container v.s. glass cup..
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Reviewed in Mexico on June 18, 2021
The only con is that the colors are not as bright as shown on the box. On the attached picture, the first line is Glow in the dark (looks green on the packaging, but just pure white), pink, red, green, second line is yellow, orange, purple and blue. They are still beautiful, and look really great over the lights.
Please be careful when removing the seed rocks from the christals. Don't let your child try to do it, it was even challenging for me to remove it, ended up a using a knife.
I can definitely recommend this product, it is great quality, interesting, fun, educational, and makes a great night lamp at the end.
Reviewed in Canada on February 13, 2021
The only con is that the colors are not as bright as shown on the box. On the attached picture, the first line is Glow in the dark (looks green on the packaging, but just pure white), pink, red, green, second line is yellow, orange, purple and blue. They are still beautiful, and look really great over the lights.
Please be careful when removing the seed rocks from the christals. Don't let your child try to do it, it was even challenging for me to remove it, ended up a using a knife.
I can definitely recommend this product, it is great quality, interesting, fun, educational, and makes a great night lamp at the end.