NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Ultimate Volcano Kit - Erupting Volcano Science Kit for Kids, 3X More Eruptions, Pop Crystals Create Exciting Sounds, STEM Science & Educational Toys Make Great Kids Activities

Works nicely. Good quality. Makes a good gift

The National Geographic Ultimate Volcano Kit has been a fantastic educational experience for my son and me! We had so much fun learning about volcanoes while creating our very own erupting volcanoes at home.This kit is a perfect combination of science and fun. It includes everything you need to create an erupting volcano, which helped my children understand how volcanoes work in a really engaging way. The instructions are clear, and the process is easy to follow, even for younger kids.Quality Materials: The materials included (like plaster, baking soda, and a safe, non-toxic volcano mold) are high-quality and make the entire experiment feel like a mini science project. The volcano is sturdy and can withstand multiple eruptions.Educational Content: The kit includes a small booklet with fun facts about volcanoes, how they form, and how eruptions occur. It’s educational without being too complicated, and my kids loved learning about real-life volcanoes.

This was fun. Very old school with Plaster of Paris. After it set (45 mins), I baked it for 2 hours at 200F to dry it before painting.Both grandparents and two grandkids (4 and 10) enjoyed this project. We look forward to more eruptions.The mold is reusable if you purchase more plaster (410g or 14.6oz plus 1 cup water.Not nearly enough black paint, the vial seemed half full. The paints are just tempera.You can’t buy extra eruption packs, tho. The kit's eruption powder is a mixture of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and citric acid, you add water.But - The instructions with the kit tell how you can easily replicate the eruption with baking soda and white vinegar or lemon juice. Add a few drops of red food coloring and some dish soap for a more realistic "lava" effect and better foam.Or try a single Mentos candy with some added soda pop. That can get very messy and sticky, unless you use diet soda. Try that outside, tho.Have fun!

Got this for my grandkids along with another science kit, and this one was just as big of a hit. They were so excited to make the volcano erupt, and it didn’t disappoint—plenty of fizz, fun, and messy excitement. It was easy enough for them to set up with just a little guidance, and the whole experience had them completely engaged.They’ve really gotten into these hands-on science kits, and this one kept the momentum going. They’re already asking for more like it, which says a lot. If your kids or grandkids are into anything that bubbles, explodes, or makes a mess while teaching them something cool, this is definitely one to grab.

Was easy and fun for a science fair or just a home project