Description
Budding geologists can excavate their own treasures with this hands-on kit. Using a mallet and dowel, kids dig into a plaster block to uncover 11 real gemstones and minerals. Along the way, they'll learn how these natural wonders form deep within the Earth and practice testing each specimen for hardness and streak—just like a scientist in the field.
Now in updated packaging—same hands-on STEM activities inside!
Museum Story
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History is the world's preeminent museum and research complex dedicated to inspiring curiosity, discovery, and learning about the natural world through its unparalleled research, collections, exhibitions and educational outreach programs. The Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals houses the vast National Gem Collection.
Details
- Fresh new packaging, same favorite product
- Ages 8+
- Box: 11.75"L x 3"H x 10.5"D
- Includes wooden mallet and dowel, 11 real gemstones and minerals
- Made in China
