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About this item
At a glance
STEM: Science
Highlights
- Explore geodes that contain amazing crystal formations inside
- Learn about how geodes form in our detailed learning guide
- A fun way for your kids to get a hands-on geological experience
- The geodes are collected from multiple mines around the world by National Geographic
Specifications
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major Allergens
Suggested Age: 8 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts
Educational Focus: Science, Geology
Includes: Instruction Guide
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 53580931
UPC: 816448026201
Item Number (DPCI): 086-00-3497
Origin: Imported
Description
Make geology more exciting for your kids with the National Geographic Break Your Own Geode Kit. Geodes can form with a variety of crystals inside and National Geographic has searched the globe to bring you the best variety of geodes. This earth science kit provides a hands-on science experiment that you and your children are guaranteed to love. It includes 2 high-quality crystal filled geodes, safety goggles, display stand, and full-color learning guide. This is a perfect classroom activity for kids. The included display stand is perfect for showcasing the crystals you find and starting a rock collection, while the learning guide will teach you many amazing facts about geodes!
STEM: Science
STEM toys are Science, Technology, Engineering and Math based products that are geared towards developing useful skills in all areas of learning. This product focuses on the core subject: science. If the item details above aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.
Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 9.11 inches length x 6.13 inches width x 2.4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.88 pounds
Return details
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Q: How big is the box? I’m ordering this online for a gift for my freind and I need a gift bag that fits. <3
submitted by Lou - 1 year ago
A: 9.17 inches length x 6.09 inches width x 2.17 inches height
submitted byNational Geographic - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Does this including the hammer etc that you need to break them?
submitted by RH - 2 years ago
A: The National Geographic Break Your Own Geode Kit does not contain a hammer, as we felt most homes already have access to a hammer.
submitted byNational Geographic - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: Will the safety googles that are included fit adults or just children?
submitted by - 2 years ago
A: Hi Kate. The goggles included in our National Geographic Break Your Own Geode Kit come with an elastic band that can easily stretch to fit most children and adults.
submitted byNational Geographic - 2 years agoBrand expert
Q: How mant rocks do you get in this set to crack open?
submitted by Jane - 5 years ago
A: If you click on show more it indicates 2 are included, along with safety goggles and a display stand.
submitted byT - 5 years ago
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Smitty Fam - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
My children loved the challenge of breaking open their geodes! This set perfectly paired with our geology homeschool study.
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MinnePop79 - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
My 10 yr old daughter wanted this for gift. We had an ok time getting the e first one cracked open and found a nice geode. The other one would not crack well, took lots of parent help. When it did break it was largely solid.
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Mel - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
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Mweeks - 5 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very fun for kids interested in science, dig kits, etc. not too messy- we put a baking sheet under the geode. Not too difficult.
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Livsmamabee - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Super fun to do with my 5 year old daughter. I’m going to get another kit!
Perfect Gift
5 out of 5 stars
Daffy - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
Our grandson loved this gift. He is 11 years old and quite the rock hound so it was perfect.
No Geode, just solid rocks
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
TargetShopper286 - 8 months ago, Verified purchaser
Just Rocks. It was so disappointing to try to get kids excited about science and crack these open to find solid rock. I don't understand how people are posting great pictures. Felt bad for kids.
Only one real geode in box
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
beesLeavesTrees - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
This kit was a bit of a disappointment. Ordered for my sweet rock-loving nibling’s birthday, and the box ended up only having one geode. The other “geode” was just a clump of hardened clay. Apparently this is a common issue according to other reviews. If you’re interested in getting the amount of geodes you pay for, try to find a rock shop that ships.
Great Birthday Gift
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
jmalik - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is my go to birthday gift for my kid's friends! Everyone loves it and makes my picking out gifts easy
Waste of money, rocks didn't even open with a drill
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Rocks didnt open - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
We really wanted to be excited about this one, but the rocks seems like normal rocks from the street, and didn't open with a chisel, ruined socks (mentioned in the instructions ad a method), and I even tried to drill open with no luck. Either I got a return with real rocks, or this toy is flawed. There is a video online with a kid and a father usind a mini electric jiksaw to open these. Definitely not for kids.
Cool Science Gift
5 out of 5 stars
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JSD - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
My kids would bust these all day long if I kept supplying them. Gives you a cool geode you can display.
So pretty
3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Tks - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
These took so long to crack open!! I had to put them in socks and through them on the cement. They look so wonderful now tho. I don’t recommend for kids.
Geode - Liked
5 out of 5 stars
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Nana - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My grandson loved this!
Great Geode Expreriance
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Geemama - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Got both geodes open there was one quartz and one druzy! Make sure to read the directions there is a certain way to crack open geodes I also used the hammer method you need tool and work your way around the geode! Love that it came with stands and magnify glass
Dissatisfied
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Disappointed - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Didn't Get Geodes Just Rocks Nothing Inside Buck A Rock
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5 out of 5 stars
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Marnie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
True Geodes! The kids loved hitting them with a hammer and seeing the beautiful crystals inside.
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1 out of 5 stars
MLM - 1 year ago
One "geode" was more like sandstone with some crystals mixed in, the other was so small and irregularly shaped that we haven't been able to open it yet. My son was so excited for this set and was so disappointed at what we got. I regret buying it.
No geodes in my box
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Alli D - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas since she loves rocks. Well it was an utter disappointment, neither rock in the box was a geode. There was no center crystal cavity or anything. I felt so bad because she was so excited.
Pretty geode, but super hard to crack
3 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Ashleigh W - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This is a really lovely kit, but good lord is it hard to hit the rocks. I bought three kits for Christmas and as an adult woman, was only able to break two of the six geodes open. My husband gave a few whacks as well with no luck. We used a hammer and chisel. I don’t see how children could do this activity. My kids are on the younger side, the oldest being nine, and it was pretty frustrating for her to attempt it. The two geodes that opened were very very pretty and the excitement was great, but I’m not sure the physical labor involved was worth it.
Worth buying
4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
B - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Some were hard to crack (or didn’t crack open at all) while the ones we were able to get open looked absolutely stunning. Fun activity with your children