My 6 year old niece loved this kit. She likes to play scientist and mix potions so this kit was perfect for her. All of the lab experiments worked out. It comes in a decorative storage box with velcro latches. You can decorate the lab box with the included stickers. The ingredients and tools are top notch. I really liked the jumbo size of the three test tubes, perfect for little hands to hold onto. Even the test tube stand is a sturdy plastic piece. The booklet is a Barbie story line that introduces the lab experiments and lightly explains what it happening.
There are 5 lab experiments to do and they are a nice variety of activities. There is an additional included golden putty which is similar to Silly Putty. The first two labs are making slime. First, there is a glittery peachy colored slime. My niece thought the second slime made, which is a color changing slime, was super cool.
The third activity is an acid-base reaction using citric acid and baking soda and we added food coloring to each test tube just to make it more interesting. The kit does not contain colorants. Next was a fascinating lava lamp style acid base neutralization and you will need some vegetable oil to do this lab experiment. Last to do was growing crystals on a paper feather. This took around 18 hours to full develop, so give it time.
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From the manufacturer
About Thames & Kosmos
Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T&K's mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts and the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games and magic.
T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.
Barbie Fundamental Chemistry Set
Make Slime, Fizz, Crystals, and More!
Barbie is one of the top students in her chemistry class. For an extracurricular project, she and a fellow classmate put together a series of science demonstrations to present to other students at their school.
As you read the story in the illustrated manual, you can experiment with six fun, safe potions and concoctions.
- Ages 4 - 8
- 28-page illustrated storybook and experiment manual
- 6 experiments
- Includes colorful storage case
What's Inside
All contents come in a colorful carrying case which is actually a portable science lab with all sorts of tools and materials for science experiments. Tools include test tubes, a test tube stand, pipettes, measuring cups, and the chemicals needed to conduct six different experiments. The kit also includes stickers so that kids can personalize their handy carrying case!
The Experiments
As Barbie and Nikki move from classroom to classroom on their traveling science show, kids can experiment with six fun, safe potions and concoctions right alongside them! Make a glittery pink slime. Mix up a color-changing mood putty. Erupt a volcano in a test tube. Make a lava-lamp-like fizzing reaction. Grow a delicate crystal feather. Experiment with bouncy golden putty. Learn the chemistry and physical science behind all the special properties of these potions.
The Manual
The storybook-style manual provides an entertaining and engaging way to introduce children to subject of chemistry while enjoying time in Barbie's world. As Barbie and Nikki discover all about atoms and chemical formulas and reactions through experimentation, kids can take part in these hands-on projects at the same time! Detailed step-by-step illustrated instructions guide kids through each experiment and additional 'What's Happening?' sections further explain the science behind the experiments in clear and concise language. Examples of real-life applications encourage kids to think analytically about the world around them.
Oh boy!!!
My daughter is obsessed with this chemistry set. She loves the fact that she can carry it all around in a box that fits everything nice and neat. She loves to pull out all the different tubes and tools and tell us what they are and she loves looking thru her little booklet of experiments. It was definitely worth the money. She picked it out her self online and couldn’t wait for it to arrive. Which it did extremely fast. The only issue we’ve had is that the Velcro that latches the box closed comes off with the frequency that she opens it. But we just super glue them back on and it’s fine.
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2020
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2020
My daughter is obsessed with this chemistry set. She loves the fact that she can carry it all around in a box that fits everything nice and neat. She loves to pull out all the different tubes and tools and tell us what they are and she loves looking thru her little booklet of experiments. It was definitely worth the money. She picked it out her self online and couldn’t wait for it to arrive. Which it did extremely fast. The only issue we’ve had is that the Velcro that latches the box closed comes off with the frequency that she opens it. But we just super glue them back on and it’s fine.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
This was ordered as a Christmas present for my daughter. She was really excited to do the crystal feather experiment. Unfortunately, when we opened the package and began getting things ready, the container for the crystal feather was broken and our feather was moldy and already slightly crystallized. Needless, to say my daughter was disappointed.
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018
- Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2020
