They Never Lose Their Amazing Color!

These multi-colored spheres are like jelly marbles!

I’m sure you’re thinking that after we brought you Jelly Marbles, Water Spikes, Water Cubes, and Water Jelly Crystals, we couldn’t possibly have another superabsorbent polymer up our sleeves… well, think again! Just when you thought polymers couldn’t get any cooler, let us introduce you to Colorful Growing Orbs! These multi-colored spheres are much like Jelly Marbles, but they never lose their amazing color!

For teachers, parents, grandparents & all-around science adults
We haven’t forgotten about the new STEM and STEAM initiatives you’ve been hearing about in our schools, bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, (Art), and Math together to make young scientists into real thinkers! Look what your young scientist integrated into the Colorful Growing Orbs activities.

How does it work?
These tiny orbs teach big lessons in color, light, and the importance that these thirsty pebbles can play in maintaining a healthy environment. Try drying them out to see how quickly evaporation can take over… and then use them again and again.

The Possibilities for Experimentation Are Endless…
Just drop the Colorful Growing Orbs in water to soak. Put them in one of our Baby Soda Bottles and observe how they grow to the shape of the test tube.

These Colored Spheres Are A Lot Like Jelly Marbles, However…
They never lose their amazing color. You can mix them, squish them, bounce them, and count them. but they will never fade!

Instruction Cards Included with 3 Experiments
The Shapes of Hydration
Magnificent Orb Magnifier
The Amazing Shrinking Orbs

What’s Included?
Polymer Orbs 1.16 oz (33 g)
Instructions
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.

• The pebble-size spheres grow into colored jelly marbles after you soak them in water for a few hours.
• These colored spheres are like Jelly Marbles, but they never lose their amazing color.
• Explore the science of polymers.

Make Gallons of Fluffy Snow in Seconds

The original fake snow polymer!

Snow is a seasonal phenomenon, but it can't be relocated inside for study and play, and - in some areas of the country - it won't appear at all. So, when snow (and fun) is on the mind, let the kids devour hours of fun with one of these Steve Spangler Science Insta-Snow Powder Kits – delivering realistic, fluffy snow that can be dried out to reuse countless times. With just the addition of water, the liquid/insta-snow powder mix turns into a solid within seconds-no mixing required. A true wonder and learning asset for a multitude of settings and playtimes.

Insta-Snow isn't just a cool demonstration, educators have found great use in sensory tables for early childhood and chemistry for advanced sciences!

No matter what quantity of Insta-Snow you choose, you'll get all of the materials you need including mixing instructions and the scientific explanation. You're getting a "WOW" factor with a ton of scientific application. Recommended for children ages 4 and up with adult supervision.

What does it teach?
Explore the ever-changing science of polymers as students experiment with Instant Snow. Each Insta-Snow product comes with an activity guide with suggestions for science fair projects and fun ways to explore the science of polymers. Within seconds, the liquid/powder mixture turns into a solid and then erupts into a fluffy, white snow-like material (no mixing required). Watch in amazement as it instantly expands up to 100 times its original volume.

Why Does Snow Feel Cold to the Touch?
Since the snow is almost entirely made up of water, the water is bound to evaporate. The process of evaporation produces a constant cooling effect. That's why Insta-Snow is so much fun to touch!

Can You Reuse It?
The snow will start to dehydrate after a few days due to evaporation. Just spray the top of the snow with water and fluff the snow with your fingers to give it a fresh, fluffy look. You can also let the snow completely dry out to use it again. The dry form of Insta-Snow powder will last forever!

Take it Further!
Try building a snow fort or an igloo by freezing blocks of snow using an ice tray.

• The original fake snow polymer.
• Just add water to make gallons of white fluffy snow in seconds!
• Leave the snow out to dry and reuse it again and again.
• As seen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, 9News, & CBS News.

You Won’t Believe Your Eyes!

These Jelly Marbles become invisible when submerged in water but grow almost 7 times their size!

Just add water and discover the magic! Place these tiny, solid spheres in water, and in just a little while you will have your own Jelly Marbles that absorbed over 150 times their weight in water. These superabsorbent water marbles are the newest craze around the Spangler Science offices! What starts out as a 3mm pebble, quickly becomes an approximately 20mm ball of jelly! Similar to our Water Jelly Crystals, these water beads absorb a lot of water, plus they maintain their spherical shape when they are done growing. Not only are these superabsorbent marbles fun, they teach a valuable lesson about the power of polymers.

Jelly Marbles are an example of amazing hydrogels
Hydrogels are superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment. Whether you think they look like water marbles, water beads, or clear spheres, you’ll want to get your hands on these squishy, water-filled Jelly Marbles.

What does it teach?
Like all of our fun and fascinating polymer, or hydrogel, products, these tiny spheres, teach a big lesson in color mixing, light refraction, and the importance these thirsty pebbles can play in maintaining a healthy environment. The possibilities for experimentation are endless when you drop these spheres in water.

Fun For Anytime of the Year, Especially Halloween!
Unsuspecting Trick-or-Treaters will be surprised when they place their hands in a bowl of ooey, gooey “eyeballs”! Perfect for any Halloween party!

Watch Them Grow To the Shape of One of Our Baby Soda Bottles
Your young scientists will be surprised to see that the marbles maintain their spherical shape. Not only do these clear spheres absorb water, but they also absorb color to make them even more interesting!

Instruction Cards Included with 3 Experiments
The Shapes of Hydration
Magnificent Jelly-Marble Magnifier
The Jelly Marble Vanishing Act

What’s Included?
Jelly Marbles™ Polymer 1.16 oz (33 g)
Instructions
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.

• Superabsorbent giant growing polymer beads
• Absorb 150 times their weight in water!
• Learn about hydrogels and how they’re used to help the environment
• Color your own marbles and learn about secondary colors!

Make water disappear like a magician

This superabsorbent polymer powder soaks up 500-800 times its weight in water

Turns from a powder to gel in just seconds

Discover the secret powder used in diapers!

Make Water Disappear Like a Magician!

Amaze your friends while learning about hydrogels.

As seen on the Ellen DeGeneres show, and also known as slush powder, Water Gel turns from a powder to a gel in just seconds. Sodium polyacrylate absorbs from 500-800 times its weight in water and is actually the secret ingredient that’s used to absorb “liquid” in baby diapers! An Activity Guide with lots of fun, hands-on polymer science tricks to play on your friends is also included. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.

How does it work?

When you add water to this superabsorbent polymer, it instantly turns from a liquid to a slushy solid.

What does it teach?

Water Gel is the perfect way to demonstrate how polymers work. The gel is a superabsorbent polymer that can help illustrate how farmers can save their crops in times of drought and what kind of material is in a baby diaper!

Super Absorbent Polymer Powder

Water Gel soaks up to 500 – 800 times its weight in water in seconds! It uses sodium polyacrylate – the secret ingredient used to absorb “liquid” in diapers!

Science Fair Connection

Turn Water Gel into a fun science fair project by simply identifying a variable (something that might change the outcome) in the experiment, then testing that variable, and correctly reporting the results.

Instruction Cards Included with 3 Experiments

The Amazing Disappearing Act
Where’s the Water?
Salty Breakdown

What’s Included?<bold> </bold>

Water Gel™ Polymer .52 oz (15 g)
Instructions
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. Do not ingest.

Magic Sand May Look Like Ordinary Sand… but just try to get it wet!

Magic Sand begins as normal looking sand, until it’s dyed and coated with a substance that repels water. This coating keeps the sand dry even after it has been dumped into a container of water. Build castles and other structures under the water, then simply pour the water off when you’re finished and the sand is still dry! You can use it for fun science experiments again and again! Colors vary.

How does it work?
Ordinary sand is free flowing and cannot form a structure that holds its shape. Because of its water-repellent properties, when Magic Sand is poured into water, it holds its shape and can even be molded into structures under water.

What does it teach?
Learn about the properties of water molecules and how hydrophobic products work. Students can experiment with Magic Sand and then ordinary sand and note the differences in water-repellent properties.

The Possibilities are Endless!
Steve Spangler’s Magic Sand is a hydrophobic polymer; sand that never gets wet! It can be used to build underwater sandcastles! Also, Magic Sand is a reusable science toy! When finished, simply pour the water off and let the sand dry! You can use it for science experiments again and again!

Learn About Water Molecule Properties
Discover the differences between Steve Spangler’s Magic Sand and ordinary sand for a fun science experiment or lesson!

Instruction Card Included with 3 Experiments
What Makes Magic Sand Magic?
Waterproof Finger
Underwater Sandcastles

What’s Included?
Blue Magic Sand – 0.52 oz (15 g)
Red Magic Sand – 0.52 oz (15 g)
Yellow Magic Sand – 0.52 oz (15 g)
Clear Plastic Tank
Instruction Cards
Recommended for ages 6+.
Adult Supervision Required. Do Not Ingest.

• It's a hydrophobic polymer! Yes, sand that never gets wet!
• Build underwater sand castles.
• Explore the differences between Magic Sand with regular sand.

Test items to determine if they are insulators or conductors
Conductor: If a material or a device allows electrons to move through it freely, it’s a good conductor of electricity. Metals, like copper and steel, and some liquids, are good conductors.

What does it teach?
By adding the probes to the ends of Energy Stick®, you have made what electricians call a conductivity tester or a device that determines if something conducts electricity. The Energy Stick is a great toy to explore the science of electricity and circuits. The Energy Stick’s sensing circuit is so sensitive that it can detect even a very small amount of electricity that travels across your skin! It’s completely safe, and it’s a totally cool way to learn about conductors of electricity
Insulator: Some materials, like rubber, wood, or glass, do not allow electrons to move through them easily. These insulators can be used to allow safe handling of or protection for electrical circuits.

Try it with friends! Invite everyone to join in the fun by holding hands and forming a large circle to test their conductivity.

Comes with an activity guide!
Teaches young scientists about open and closed circuits as well as conductors and insulators.

Explore different conductors of electricity! Grab a partner and test different materials to see what conducts electricity. Try a spoon, a bowl of water, or even a slice of pizza. The sensing circuit is so sensitive that it can detect even a very small amount of electricity that travels across skin.

How does it work?
The Energy Stick's sensing circuit is so sensitive that it can detect even a very small amount of electricity that travels across your skin! Learn about conductivity and different types of circuits. It's completely safe, and it's a totally cool way to learn about conductors of electricity. By adding the probes to the ends of Energy Stick, you have made what electricians call a conductivity tester or a device that determines if something conducts electricity.

What’s Included:

• 1 Energy Stick®
• Energy Stick Probes
• Instructions

• Learn about insulators and conductors
• Watch your body conduct electricity!
• Discover how electrons flow through circuits
Touch the probes to make a human circuit!