National Geographic Earth Science Kit
Volcanoes, crystals, gem digs and tornadoes in one box
Typical price $25 – $50 View on Amazon
National Geographic Mega Crystal Growing Kit
Grow eight colorful crystals and display them on a light-up stand.
Best for kids who like watching experiments change over several days.
· $25 – $50 Typical price range
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At a glance
- Age guidance
- Ages 8–12
- Price
- $25 – $50
- Screen needed
- No, fully screen-free
- Batteries
- Display base is USB-powered
- Adult help
- Some, for setup
- Play style
- Solo or together
- What it is
- Crystal solutions, silicone molds, light-up display, gemstones
- Great for
- Birthday, Holiday, Rainy Day
Kids mix crystal solutions and pour them into reusable silicone molds, then check back over a few days as eight crystals form, including some that glow in the dark. Finished crystals go on a light-up display, and the kit adds several real gemstone specimens with a guide to how crystals form.
Why we picked it
- 01Visible results within a few days keep kids checking in
- 02Light-up display turns the experiment into a keepsake
- 03Includes real gemstone specimens to compare with the grown crystals
What they’ll learn
Always follow the manufacturer’s age and safety guidance. Small parts may be a choking hazard for children under 3.
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