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Colorful Growing Orbs Starter Set

Orbs Science Kit

The clear, pebble-size spheres grow into colorful 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 with the Colorful Orbs Science Starter Set.

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SKU: ORBSET

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Orbs Science Kits

Long-Lasting, Amazing Color

If Jelly Marbles, Water Spikes, Water Cubes and Water Jelly Crystals couldn’t convince you that polymers are cool, 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 Scientists of All Ages

Science experiments from Steve Spangler Science bring science, technology, engineering, art and math together to make young scientists into critical thinkers. Just see what your young scientist can do with the Colorful Growing Orbs Starter Kit activities.

How Does It Work?

These tiny orbs pack a big lesson in color, light and the importance that hydrogels 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. This Growing Orb Kit is especially great for parents and grandparents who want a fun and educational way to entertain young ones at home.

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 4 Experiments

The Shapes of Hydration
Vanishing Orbs
Magnificent Orb Magnifier
The Salt Effect

What’s Included?

Polymer orbs – 2.6 ounces (75 grams)
Plastic tank
Instruction Cards for included experiments:
- The Shapes of Hydration
- Vanishing Orbs
- Magnificent Orb Magnifier
- The Salt Effect