Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things

by Scientific Explorer

Product Features

• The perfect present for the tween-aged child that is hard to shop for!
• Learn how to grow friendly molds and bacteria in petri dishes
• Discover what creatures live on YOU!
• Learn the scientific reason of what causes passing gas and stinky feet
• This unusual kit makes science FUN!

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 10.1 x 12.3 inches ; 13.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BUW7E6
• Item model number: A222
• Our recommended age: 8 - 12 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,225 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #3 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Chemistry
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Grow your own friendly germs and fuzzy molds. Mix up a batch of coagulating fake blood. Even make a stinky intestine. Learn the science behind unmentionable bodily functions while doing some truly NASTY experiments.

Product Description

What's grosser than gross' Disgusting Science is the grossest, gooiest, most revolting science kit out there. Grow your own friendly germs and fuzzy molds. Mix up a batch of coagulating fake blood. Even make a stinky intestine model.

Learn the science behind sticky and icky bodily functions while doing some truly nasty experiments. Your little scientist will love this disgusting twist on regular science kits. All experiments are safe and kid-friendly.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

276 of 293 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars don't waste your money, July 10, 2008

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Christine H. Hahn (reseda, ca) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things (Toy)

after reading some other posts, i thought i'd buy this for my 5-year-old daughter. at the very least, i thought we could grow a few cultures of bacteria and mold from her hands, feet, the sink, etc. i'm a former biology teacher so i thought it would be a fun experiment. well, after following the directions to make the gelatin, the solution still was too watery. we tried it again, doubling the gelatin, and still encountered the same problem. (by the way, one petri dish came cracked) the other "experiments" are a total joke--mash up bread and vinegar in a balloon and squeeze it out on a plate? that's supposed to show you about digestion? mix gelatin, water and a drop of green food coloring to make snot? really, i can't believe some of the other reviews that talk about doing this with their class and learning vocabulary?! the vocabulary i saw was "eeeewwwwwhhh! grooosssss!" and it really wasn't gross. i'm at a loss for how this thing gets so many stars... big waste.

144 of 160 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Disgusting...A Successful Gift!, August 30, 2006

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N. R. Eardley (Cape Coral, FL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things (Toy)

I bought this for my grandson and the following is the review I received from my son, his father:

Let me say thanks for the absolutely nasty s**t I had to put my hand into. It was like a bowl of cold snot! Isaac loved every second of every experiment. Lisa will have to give you the rest of the details. Thanks again. Maybe he can do some to (for) you.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun for 7 and 4 year old, January 28, 2008

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K. Onyett (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science - A Kit for Studying the Science of Revolting Things (Toy)

Yes, the price is a bit much considering what comes in the box - that's why 4 rather than 5 stars. However, I don't know that I've ever come across guar gum or valerian root powder in my routine shopping or otherwise. So you pay a few extra bucks for convenience - big deal. The kids have an absolute blast and they are loving learning about science with hands on experiments. Bacteria, molds, snot, gag, digestion, blood - what's not to love? We've completed all but two of the experiments and they've all been easy with results as described. We're waiting for our cultures (snot, dog slobber, toilet rim stuff, and a little girl mouth swap) to grow out so we'll have to wait and see on that one. Unlike one of the other reviewers, our prep of the gelatin for the petri dishes went beautifully. Plus, there are enough supplies to do all of the experiments more than once if you are willing to rinse out the balloon and a few other easy things. We all highly recommend.