Do you have a "rock hound" or big rock collector who's always asking you questions? "Why are rocks different colors? Why are there different kinds of rocks in different places? What are rocks made of?" Rather than using their own powers of careful observation, they can discover these answers and more with this unique rock collecting starter kit!
Have them strap on this sturdy rock hound backpack - filled with all of the science supplies you need to explore the amazing world of geology. This trusty Rock Hound's Backpack Kit is the perfect, ready-to-go rock collecting starter kit to begin or advance your earth science and geologic adventure. Your curious learner will have a blast learning the basics of mineral identification!
Until you have the right tools to examine them, the multitude of rock types, structures, and their properties can go unnoticed. The Rock Hound's Backpack Kit comes with real tools for rock collecting, testing, and identifying.
With this tool kit, your little rock hound will explore their favorite subject by:
- Using a mineral test set and hardness scale set to help with rock and mineral identification
- Using simple tools as they learn how to test for important properties of rocks and minerals, such as hardness, color streak, and more
- Using the field identification guide to identify and classify all the interesting rocks and minerals they find
- Examining the internal structures of rocks (wearing their safety goggles and using a rock pick to break apart rocks and split open the included crack-open crystal geode)
- Recording their findings in the nature notebook
- Showing off their collections in the display box
Looking for additional types of rock kits and mineral kits? Have fun cracking open more awesome geodes, or take your rock collecting a step further with the Deluxe Rock Tumbler Kit to smooth and polish your rocks! Rock hounds of all ages can conduct neat, hands-on geology science projects, as well as related DIY projects, with our diverse selection of geology-related science kits and supplies. They make for excellent Christmas gifts, birthday gifts, or even just spontaneous surprises!
Other fun backpack kits include our excellent bug collecting kit (called the Insect Collector's Backpack Kit), our Paleontologist's Backpack Kit, and more. Order today!
Note: To keep costs low for you and encourage recycling, this kit comes packaged in a shippable, environmentally-friendly cardboard box.
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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
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