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    • I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set) STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set) STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set) STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set) STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set) STEM Thames & Kosmos

    I Dig It! Rocks & Fossils - Mini Excavation (24-pc Gift Set)

    • STEM
    • Earth Science
    • Ages 5+

    Unbox 24 mini excavation blocks, discover real specimens.

    $70.80

    A geological expedition in the palm of your hand! This gift set includes 24 individually wrapped mini excavation blocks, each holding one real mineral or fossil specimen. Blind-packed for a surprise every time, discover one of 12 specimens — from amethyst and pyrite to petrified wood and crinoids — using the included chisel tool. Perfect for starting or growing a rock collection.

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    • Developed by educators and scientists
    • Step-by-step build instructions
    • Engaging illustrations throughout
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    What's in the Box

    • Piece Count: 2
    • 12 page manual

    Deeper Dive

    A geological expedition in the palm of your hand! This gift set, perfect for geologists-in-training, is filled with 24 individually wrapped mini excavation blocks. Each block contains one real mineral or fossil specimen. The kits are blind-packed, so it’s a surprise which of the specimens you will get. Use the included chisel tool there's a tool for each block in the set) to dig in and reveal one of 12 different minerals or fossils: amethyst, aventurine, quartz, rose quartz, red jasper, pyrite, pisolite, snowflake obsidian, ammonoidea, scleractinia, petrified wood, or crinoids. Ideal for geology enthusiasts, these mini excavation kits are great for starting a new rock collection (or adding to an existing one!). Instructions are also included.

    WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

    NGSS Correlations

    2-PS1-3 Structure and Properties of Matter
    3-LS4-1 Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

    Ages

    5-9+

    Experiments

    1

    Piece Count

    2

    Manual Pages

    12

    Product Dimensions

    13.3 x 4.5 x 7 in.

    Product Weight

    7.2 lbs

    Manual Dimensions

    3.5 x 2 in.

    Batteries Required

    N/A

    Country of Origin

    Thailand

    Year Released

    2019

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