Growing Gator Test Tube We wrestled this little gator into a plastic test tube. email to friend
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We wrestled with this little gator and captured it in a plastic test tube so you could watch it grow! When he's full-sized, he may never escape! In this fun science activity, uncover the secret of why this poor little gator is so thirsty! A fun way to get kids hooked on science!

What's included?

- Growing alligator
- Instructions

How does it work?

This growing gator is really (don't tell anyone) made with superabsorbent polymers designed to absorb more than 150 times its weight in water! Watch it grow before your eyes and learn about these super-thirsty polymers along the way.

What does it teach?

Discover how thirsty polymers perform very important functions in everyday life. They're used in everything from baby diapers to environmental cleanup materials! Aside from their environmental and industrial uses, discover how different kinds of polymers help these "growing science toys" keep their shape as they expand.