Garbled Marbles

Ready for a bouncy, slimy, colorful surprise? Ask yourself science questions as you sort these mixed-up jelly jewels. After you become an expert in your field, add water and watch them grow to giant jelly sizes. Use the Giant Test Tube to grow gobs of colorful jelly "Marbles." Just add water to the small beads and watch them grow. They are perfectly round and perfectly fun! Use your jelly marbles to explore the physics of bounce (that's right, they BOUNCE!) You'll learn why some things bounce but others do not, and you'll experiment with bounce energy. You'll also learn about the incredible science family to which Garbled Marbles belong - the superabsorbents! Read about where these crazy compounds came from, and what scientists are using them for today. You can also use the beads to perform other science experiments: Will garbled marbles grow in other liquids? What will happen if I leave them exposed to air? Try these and other experiments, and have a garbley-good time! Science Principles explored in this kit: Chemistry, physics, applied science Ages 4 and up