Space Farm

Geeks in space! Explore what it would take to set up an extraterrestrial farm on another planet. Experiment with a nutrient gel to grow garden cress in hydroponic tubes without soil. In the greenhouse dome, grow the alien-like succulent Tiger’s Jaws (Faucaria tigrina). Find out what plants need in order to grow and how those things might be provided on another world. Geekstronaut figures tend to your space farm while it grows.

General

Brand:	Thames & Kosmos
Series:	Geek & Co. Science
Release date:	September 2015
Categories:	Toys > Games Toys > Educational > Science Toys > Hobbies Toys > STEM > Science
LSN:	X27-BW3-UB2-3
Barcode:	0814743011540
Model Number:	550018
Suitable For:	Boys & Girls
Suitable for Age:	8 Years and Older

S.T.E.M

Age Group:	9 - 12 Years
Learning Skill:	Scientific (Physical Processes, Experimental)

Other Features

Safety Information:

WARNINGS: Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them on hand for reference. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled.

Physical Specification

Number of Pieces:

Die-cut cardboard sheet. Sheet of cutouts. Mounting stands (3). Growing station. Transparent dome. Plant pots (2). Special soil. Tiger’s Jaw (Faucaria tigrina) seeds. Gel tubes with lids (2). Bag: Nutrient solution (a), 2 dye capsules (b), 1 capsule with cress seeds (c). Wooden spatula. Wooden stick. Measuring cup. Pipette. Funnel. Drinking straw. Paper clip (3). YOU WILL ALSO NEED: For growing plants and for the space gel: Scissors, water, thermometer, paper towels, 1 large and 2 smaller glass bowls, 150 mL of bottled water, microwave or cooking pot and stove, oven mitt, jelly jar with lid, cotton wool. For transplanting plants later on: Flat rocks, flower pots (about 10 cm in diameter), old soup spoon, cactus soil, thick wooden stick (about 1 cm in diameter). For the experiments: Balloon, balloon pump, scissors, glue, adhesive tape, sturdy string, paper towel or paper tissue, ruler, ball, large open area (backyard or park), assistant. NOTE! The additionally required items are highlighted in italic script in the individual experiments. Before starting the experiments, carefully read through everything that will be required and make sure to have all the materials ready.

Package Contents:

Die-cut cardboard sheet. Sheet of cutouts. Mounting stands (3). Growing station. Transparent dome. Plant pots (2). Special soil. Tiger’s Jaw (Faucaria tigrina) seeds. Gel tubes with lids (2). Bag: Nutrient solution (a), 2 dye capsules (b), 1 capsule with cress seeds (c). Wooden spatula. Wooden stick. Measuring cup. Pipette. Funnel. Drinking straw. Paper clip (3). YOU WILL ALSO NEED: For growing plants and for the space gel: Scissors, water, thermometer, paper towels, 1 large and 2 smaller glass bowls, 150 mL of bottled water, microwave or cooking pot and stove, oven mitt, jelly jar with lid, cotton wool. For transplanting plants later on: Flat rocks, flower pots (about 10 cm in diameter), old soup spoon, cactus soil, thick wooden stick (about 1 cm in diameter). For the experiments: Balloon, balloon pump, scissors, glue, adhesive tape, sturdy string, paper towel or paper tissue, ruler, ball, large open area (backyard or park), assistant. NOTE! The additionally required items are highlighted in italic script in the individual experiments. Before starting the experiments, carefully read through everything that will be required and make sure to have all the materials ready.

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• Geeks in space! Explore what it would take to set up an extraterrestrial farm on another planet| Experiment with a nutrient gel to grow garden cress in hydroponic tubes without soil| In the greenhouse dome, grow the alien-like succulent Tiger’s Jaws (Faucaria tigrina)| Find out what plants need in order to grow and how those things might be provided on another world| Geekstronaut figures tend to your space farm while it grows

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