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Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Science Kit
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Size | 1 Pack |
Brand | Scientific Explorer |
Theme | Crime,Mysteries |
Age Range (Description) | 96 months to 168 months |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10 x 2.75 x 12 inches |
About this item
- Solve 2 exciting mysteries with 8 activities
- Match fingerprints, DNA, test powders and liquids and decode secret messages
- Each activity will have you acting and thinking like a real forensic scientist
- Includes baking soda, citric acid, flour, suspect cards, ph strips, filters, cups, markers, bags, decoder, cylinder, test tube, cap, painting and more
- Recommended for children 8 years of age and older
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 10 x 2.75 x 12 inches |
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Item Weight | 12.8 ounces |
ASIN | B0051NYUEI |
Item model number | 0S6802008 |
Manufacturer recommended age | 8 - 15 years |
Best Sellers Rank | #173,244 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #1,714 in Educational Science Kits |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Release date | November 1, 2012 |
Department | unisex-child |
Manufacturer | Scientific Explorer |
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Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit is a safe and fun educational science kit that will have you following clues and gathering evidence by matching fingerprints, testing powders and liquids and decoding secret messages like a crime scene investigator. Follow the instruction booklet to solve the 2 exciting mysteries with 8 different activities and learn some really cool science about how real crime labs work. Compare evidence, ask questions and make observations using different senses. Let's solve some mysteries! Includes 2-baking soda (0.25oz.), citric acid (0.25oz.), 2-flour (0.25oz.), 12 suspect cards, 6 ph strips, 3 coffee strip filters, 3 cups, 2 markers, 2 plastic bags, decoder glasses, graduated cylinder with cap, painting, rubber band, shoe print, test tube with cap and activity guide. Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.
From the manufacturer
Learn the skills to become a Spy, Detective, CSI Investigator or Super Hero!
Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit is a safe and fun educational science kit that will have you following clues and gathering evidence by matching fingerprints, testing powders and liquids and decoding secret messages like a crime scene investigator. Follow the instruction booklet to solve the 2 exciting mysteries with 8 different activities and learn some really cool science about how real crime labs work. Compare evidence, ask questions and make observations using different senses. Let's solve some mysteries!
Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in fun and educational activity-based science kits for children. Appreciated by parents for their educational value and loved by children for their hands-on fun, Scientific Explorer kits help develop critical thinking skills, inspire imagination, and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that help make learning fun. Scientific Explorer is a member of the Alex Brands Family.
Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit
Recommended for children 8 years of age and older.
Includes:
- 2-Baking Soda (0.25oz.), Citric Acid (0.25oz.) and 2-Flour (0.25oz.)
- 12 Suspect Cards
- 6 Ph Strips, 3 Coffee Strip Filters and 3 Cups
- 2 Markers, 2 Plastic Bags and Decoder Glasses
- Graduated Cylinder with Cap and Painting
- Rubber Band, Shoe Print and Test Tube with Cap
- Activity Guide featuring 2 Mysteries and 8 Activities
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Customers like the fun and engaging nature of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great way to introduce science to children in a fun way. They also appreciate the quality of the product, stating it'll help kids practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, and exploring. However, some customers feel the kit is a total waste of money and disagree on instructions, and completeness.
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Customers find the science fundamentals kit fun, engaging, and easy to set up. They also say the experiments are not too involved and their daughter's favorite part. Customers also say it's great for quarantine entertainment, and engaging. They mention the activities are interesting and require an adult to set them up. The kit comes with a fun story and the materials are complete and well-done. It's a nice gift and perfect for an afternoon or two of exploration, and keeps children occupied while learning.
"...So far, we finished the first mystery, and it was HOURS of fun...." Read more
"Fun kit!! I gave it as a gift to a 9-year old, who is being homeschooled. She loves it!..." Read more
"...This would make a nice gift and is perfect for an afternoon or two of exploration, especially if you do some of the supplemental activities...." Read more
"...The experiments are fun and the kit provides enough extra so that you can experiment on your own...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit to be a great way to introduce science to children in a fun way. They say it allows kids to practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, and exploring. Customers also say the kit is perfect for elementary kids, doing a good job of teaching the lessons and introducing them to how science works. Overall, customers say the product is a perfect jump-start with science experiments.
"...It lets kids practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, exploring, learning about (and testing!)..." Read more
"...My girls are 4th graders and it was the perfect age for them. They needed some help/guidance, but did most of it on their own...." Read more
"...They loved it, especially the treasure map. It would be great to do in science class as well." Read more
"...stars because, after reading through the entire manual, it appears to be age appropriate." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention it's well-thought-out, and well-crafted. Some say that the instructions are easy to follow.
"...It's a fantastic and affordable gift!..." Read more
"This is a really great kit! Super lesson on isolating DNA (though you need to have a strawberry or tomato or similar fruit)...." Read more
"...Overall this was a really awesome STEM product and was rather easy to follow." Read more
"The product itself is amazing, I love this brand! However one of the bags containing “flour” was opened upon my delivery...." Read more
Customers find the science fundamentals kit to be a great gift. They say it's cute and challenging for young minds. Customers also say it makes for a good gift for mystery-loving kids.
"Great for a gift." Read more
"...Overall it’s a cute item and great Christmas gift with the bonus of spending time with my daughter." Read more
"...These would be great gifts for mystery loving kids!!" Read more
"Very enjoyable gift for a 7 year old girl who loves mysteries and science! Each of the two mysteries took 45 minutes to an hour...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the instructions in the science fundamentals kit. Some find them easy to follow, simple, and clear for adult helpers. They also say the experiments are fun and not too involved. However, others say the directions for activities are not clear, and require an adult to set up.
"...There is a lot of reading and instructions to follow and some of the steps messed up all the girls...." Read more
"...practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, exploring, learning about (and testing!) PH, and even extracting DNA!..." Read more
"The activities are interesting, but they require an adult to set up. The setup instructions are extremely poor...." Read more
"...She loves it! The included directions are pretty good, and most of the items needed are included..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the completeness of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it comes with pretty much everything they need to solve 2 cases, while others say that it lacks many items.
"...The included directions are pretty good, and most of the items needed are included (you will need some additional things - see picture of list)...." Read more
"...The setup instructions are extremely poor. No mention of various additional items you need - like strawberries and rubbing alcohol that needs to..." Read more
"...The experiments are fun and the kit provides enough extra so that you can experiment on your own...." Read more
"...gave this three stars for "giftable" and "value" because of it lacking so many items...." Read more
Customers find the value of the science fundamentals kit to be poor. They mention that it's a total waste of money, ridiculous, and useless. Customers also say that the kit is expensive and requires too many extra supplies that are not included in the kit.
"...Once those are done, the kit is useless. It was fun while it lasted though." Read more
"...This was a thorough waste of money and time and a huge disappointment for my daughter who was excited to sit down and do this...." Read more
"...It's a fantastic and affordable gift!..." Read more
"...Only downfall is- once it’s done there’s really no use for it" Read more
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It says its'f or 8+, but my 6 year old loved it and didn't miss a beat. I plan to gift this to a bunch of kids for Christmas or birthdays this year. It's a fantastic and affordable gift!
One note: the kit doesn't come with everything you'd need, but are some pretty common household items: rubber band, dish soap, coffee filter, rubbing alcohol, etc are all some things you'll need to have on hand, but it comes with just about everything else you'd need!
This kit is fantastic!
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2019
The kit covers chromatography, observation, DNA extraction, some basic chemistry with citric acid, measuring, fingerprinting, testing for acid/base, etc. It has some supplemental activities for kids to try as well. My girls are 4th graders and it was the perfect age for them. They needed some help/guidance, but did most of it on their own. Younger kids would definitely need more help. There is a lot of reading and instructions to follow and some of the steps messed up all the girls. I can imagine slightly older kids having fun with it, too. Maybe up to 8th grade. Older kids might enjoy some of the experiments, but it probably won't provide much of a challenge, and the mysteries have results that are completely unrealistic. Even my girls rolled their eyes.
This would make a nice gift and is perfect for an afternoon or two of exploration, especially if you do some of the supplemental activities. It contains almost everything you need, but you will also need strawberries, rubbing alcohol, dish soap, and water.
The first mystery included using special glasses to find hidden clues in a picture, solving a code, measuring a shoeprint, testing Ph of water and extracting DNA from fruit.
I think this was a great purchase and for the quality of time that I got to spend with my daughter and showing her different ways to explore her world - PRICELESS! I would even buy the same kit again for her in a year or two.