- Small polymer cubes grow to ice cube size crystals
- They can grow to over 200 times their original size
- Connect science and math with this easy-to-measure geometric shape
SKU: WACUBES
Polymer Expanding Cubes
Product Description
Can’t get enough Water Jelly Crystals? Crazy for Clear Spheres? Well, our never-tiring Polymer-ologists have searched high and low to bring you the newest polymer sensation… Polymer Cubes. This water absorbing polymer cubes CAN grow over 200 times their original size when you put them in water. Best of all, they help make the connection between math and science with a unique look at geometric shapes. Once you “grow” these water-filled expanding cubes, you won’t be able to put them down!
What’s Included?
- 100 grams of Polymer Cubes (approximately 350 individual cubes)
- Activity Guide
What Does It Teach?
Like all of our fun and fascinating polymer products, these tiny cubes, teach a big lesson… in math, chemistry and the importance these thirsty cubes can play in maintaining a healthy environment. The possibilities for experimentation are endless when you drop these cubes in water. Try drying them out to see how quickly evaporation can take over… and then use them again and again. The included activity guide will guide you through making the math and science connection.
Cubes That Will Surprise Them
Young scientists will be in for a surprise when they see the Superabsorbent Polymer Water Cubes from Steve Spangler Science change size right before their eyes. Put the tiny polymer cubes in water, and they grow to over 200 times their original size. Try to get the children to guess how many cubes are in a glass or container and the growing cubes will fool them every time. Take the cubes out of the water and let them sit, and they shrink back to their original size and can then be used again. The gel cubes can even be measured at different time intervals to see how fast they grow, giving young scientists the opportunity to use both science and math in the same experiment. Use the Activity Guide that comes with the water absorbing polymer cubes, and the fun goes on for hours.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Recommended ages 6+.
Adult supervision required. DO NOT INGEST.
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DR DAVID SASSOON –
DEAR STEVEAS ALL OF YOUR EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS….EXCELLENT.AS A SCIENTIST FOR THE LAST FIFTY YEARS..I AM VERY HAPPY THAT YOU ARE IN THIS WORLD.++IF WE EDUCATE KIDS WE WILL NOT HAVE TO IMPRISON ADULTS.THANKS SO MUCHCHEERS AND GOOD LUCKDR DAVID
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L. Battles (verified owner) –
These cool cubes are just so cool. I have used them in my elementary 3-5 grade classes. This year I will be using them to teach investigation, matter, drawing conclusions, engineering, etc. All of the students think I have brought in ice cubes and they are so disappointed that I have finally gone the boring science teacher route. They soon deduce that these cubes do not fit the criteria to be ice cubes. That’s is when the fun really begins. Of course, when I start the lesson with an ‘easy’ estimation activity and they are baffled about how many cubes are in my tub (just add a bit of water and the cubes disappear. Leave a few showing and they think they are floating.) I can see and hear the ‘How can this be” start. There are so many ways to use these cubes. Other than the cost of shipping, they are well worth the investment.
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Amanda Deeter –
Do these cubes dissolve? Or what do you do with them after your finished with them?
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Staff lisabrooks –
The cubes do not dissolve. Just let the water evaporate so they go back to their original size. Once they are back to their original size and are completely dry, you can store them in a sealed container and hold on to them until you are ready to use them again.
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lovelylocksbm –
how long does it take for them to start growing?
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Staff Lisa – Customer Service Manager –
They will start absorbing water immediately. You will notice growth within 15-20 minutes, but they will need several hours to fully absorb the water.
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Erin –
Once enlarged, how sturdy are the cubes? Can they be cut or torn?
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ablock –
Our Water Cubes can still be damaged when fully saturated, their durability could be compared to Jell-O.
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