With the National Geographic Ultimate Volcano Kit, you get 3x the eruption powder, plus pop crystals that add an exciting sound to your eruptions. This is a great hands-on experiment kit for any science fair; with a lifelike look and easy-to-follow instructions. This is a great family activity and even includes advice for supervising adults to ensure a fun and positive experience for all ages. And with an improved mold, better brush, and more realistic paint colors, it’s easier than ever to make a phenomenal, lifelike volcano!
Evaluation comments:
“My first few thoughts when opening this jumbo volcano up were, 1. yes indeed, this is jumbo, and 2. this is definitely a two-three day project. Once assembled, the volcano base is almost 2 feet tall.”
“You assemble the volcano by first arranging cardboard cutouts in the designated volcano shape. The next steps include wrapping the cardboard frame with plaster wrap, then covering it with plaster. Waiting for plaster and paint to dry was the hardest part for my kids. Understanding from the jump that this is not going to be completed in one day is an important expectation to set.”
“After the plaster dries, it’s time to paint with the three included paint colors. Once the paint is dry, then the erupting can happen.”
“Like all things NatGeo, lots of learning is packed into their included booklets. Great step by step instructions (with color and pictures) are included as well.”
“I appreciate how much eruption powder and popping crystals they give you. I also appreciate the tips for bigger eruptions.”
“This is a very high quality STEM project. The cardboard pieces all fit together well, the amount of plaster wrap and plaster felt adequate, along with the eruption activating powders.”
“Although my kids were disappointed we couldn’t do the eruption on day one, it made for an even better project because of all the different steps involved.”
“The only hiccup we had was that the popping crystals didn’t seem to pop for us. I was expecting larger Pop Rock candy noises, but nothing occurred when we put them in.”
“The sheer size made this way more enjoyable than the typical clay volcanoes with baking soda and vinegar.”
“My kids liked the whole process. They very much enjoyed getting their hands dirty with the plaster and painting. They ultimately said the eruption was their favorite part.”
“I like longer step STEM projects. This would be an amazing classroom gift as well.”