Informational materials in this kit include a detailed, subject-specific learning guide along with instructions that put scientific principles into practice. These informational materials have been developed to provide kids with interesting and engaging scientific facts, as well as to deepen their understanding of fundamental scientific principles. They give kids the tools they need to experience and better understand these principles through fun, hands-on educational activities. Additionally, these informational materials encourage further investigation into the broad variety of STEM fields and serve to inspire the next generation of scientists, researchers, and explorers.

To help communicate information and educate, the format of these STEAM-accredited informational materials includes the learning guide, instruction booklets, and all the necessary devices and materials to complete the variety of scientific experiments and activities contained within. The learning guide contains scientific insight into the geologic properties of gemstones and crystals. It also details the process by which crystals form in nature. The guide also provides an overview of the formation and parts of a volcano and an explanation of how tornados form. Instruction booklets lead users through several different science experiments that use the materials and devices provided in the kit, including building and erupting a volcano, growing a crystal, and creating a vortex in a bottle. An additional activity booklet within the kit offers further educational engagement with bonus experiments that use common household items.

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