Geologist's Backpack Kit

Unearth Earth's Secrets: Real Geology for Young Scientists Inspire a love for Earth science with real rock and mineral exploration. Kids test mineral hardness, crack open geodes, grow crystals, and start their own rock collections—developing observation, classification, and analysis skills through hands-on geology investigations.

Explore the fascinating world of geology with our comprehensive Geologist's Backpack Kit! Designed for hands-on learning, this kit equips young scientists with professional tools and materials to discover the properties of rocks, minerals, crystals, and geodes through practical experimentation.

The kit includes essential geologist tools and materials:

• Mineral testing set
• Rock and mineral specimen collections
• Safety equipment (goggles and gloves)
• Real geode for cracking
• Crystal growing kit
• Magnet for rock testing
• Specimen display box

Through engaging activities, young geologists will:

• Test mineral properties like hardness and streak
• Identify rocks and minerals using scientific methods
• Learn about the rock cycle through hands-on experiments
• Collect and classify rocks in nature
• Test rocks for magnetic properties
• Crack open a real geode
• Grow their own crystals
• Start their own rock collection

The detailed manual guides students through each activity with clear instructions, important safety notes, and age-appropriate scientific explanations. It also includes fascinating information about rocks, minerals, and Earth science that brings the activities to life. Spark your student's interest in geology and possibly inspire a future career in Earth science with this comprehensive kit that brings real geological exploration right to your home!

Note: Backpack may vary based on supplier availability.

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"The convenience of having everything in one backpack, easy to grab and take along on a nature hike makes this a perfect addition to our homeschool learning!" - Homeschool Creations

This kis includes:

• Collection display box
• Copper piece
• Crystal kit
• Geode
• Gloves, pair
• Goggles
• Hydrochloric acid
• Magnet
• Magnifying glass
• Mineral set
• Nail
• Plate, ceramic
• Plate, glass
• Rock pick
• Rock set

• 2-PS1-1: Plan and conduct an investigation to describe and classify different kinds of materials by their observable properties.
• 2-PS1-2: Analyze data obtained from testing different materials to determine which materials have the properties that are best suited for an intended purpose.