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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 | #228,881 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games) #2,168 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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Product Description
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.
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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, educational, and gift aspects of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it's a great kit to keep your children occupied while learning, and that it makes for a good gift for mystery-loving kids. That said, opinions are mixed on instructions, quantity, and value.
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Customers have fun with the science fundamentals kit. They say it's the perfect kit to keep their children occupied while learning, and the girls really enjoyed doing the science experiments and solving the mysteries. It would be great to do in science class, and it comes with a fun story. It makes a nice gift and is perfect for an afternoon or two of exploration. It lets kids practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, exploring, and a perfect summer morning activity.
"...It lets kids practice all kinds of skills, including measuring, investigating, exploring, learning about (and testing!)..." 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 like the educational aspect of the science fundamentals kit. They say it's a great gift to challenge a young mind, and it'd be a good choice for young detectives. They also appreciate the fun projects and supplemental activities that are included. Overall, customers are happy with the kit and recommend it to others.
"...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
"...little cheesy but she still said she thought it did a good job of teaching them the lessons and introducing them to how forensic science works...." Read more
"...There is a story to guide you through the activities...." Read more
"...The activities are good, but you have to spend time reading through the entire story to really get a feel for what you need to set up for a fun,..." Read more
Customers like the gift. They say it's a great gift for curious kids, mystery-loving kids, and unique. They also say that the experiments are fun and exciting, and a good kit for the girl scout detective badge.
"Great for a gift." Read more
"This game is facinating and fun, and we haven't even gotten to the second experiment yet...." Read more
"...Overall it’s a cute item and great Christmas gift with the bonus of spending time with my daughter." Read more
"...The box looks cool on the outside that is what the one star is for." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it is well-thought out, a great buy, and well-crafted.
"...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 are satisfied with the performance of the science fundamentals kit. They mention that it is a great tool for stimulating critical thinking skills, and it provides a unique and interesting mix of actual science, mystery, and creative problem solving. Customers also appreciate the kit's well-crafted design and the fact that it's fun and exciting to play with.
"...For what little bit we could play it, it was fun and scientific and our son enjoyed the experiments but it's a let down not be able to finish the..." Read more
"...It is very clever and well crafted. This was a cool bonding activity that we will all remember. Two thumbs up!" Read more
"My 6 year old LOVES these. Just the right mix of actual science, mystery and creative problem solving." Read more
"The experiments are somewhat more scientific and interesting than I expected. Adult supervision probably useful...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the instructions of the product. Some mention that the instructions are very easy to read and complete, while others say that they are only so-so. Some customers also mention that there is a very complicated part of the experiment that involves freezing a bottle of water. Overall, the instructions do serve their purpose and are easy to follow. However, some customers also say that the activities are difficult to set up and require adult help and guidance.
"...There is a lot of reading and instructions to follow and some of the steps messed up all the girls...." Read more
"...She loves it! The included directions are pretty good, and most of the items needed are included..." Read more
"The activities are interesting, but they require an adult to set up. The setup instructions are extremely poor...." Read more
"...Definitely needs a parent to help set up and to keep the "answer" sheet hidden from the kids...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the quantity of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention that it contains almost everything they need, while others say that much of it is not included. Some customers also mention that the kit is lacking in some 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
"...It contains almost everything you need, but you will also need strawberries, rubbing alcohol, dish soap, and water." Read more
"...gave this three stars for "giftable" and "value" because of it lacking so many items...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the science fundamentals kit. Some mention it's a great value, while others say it' s wasting money.
"...Once those are done, the kit is useless. It was fun while it lasted though." Read more
"...It's a fantastic and affordable gift!..." 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
"...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.