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BOOM! Combustion Science Lab Kit – Kid-Safe Explosions at Home!

Published by Laura W on January 30, 2019 | Updated May 20, 2020 | 19 Comments

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Boom Combustion Science Lab Kit Review

What kid doesn’t love an explosion?! My kids absolutely love seeing fireworks, no matter the time of year. They oohed and aahed over the fireworks on New Year’s Eve, and they’ll do the same when we head to the park to watch the fireworks display on the Fourth of July.

Now you and your family can create your own family-friendly explosions on a much smaller scale (but still exciting!) with STEM at Play “BOOM!”. This kit offers twenty-five kid-safe experiments and DIY projects that celebrate our fascination with explosions. Creative kids and families can hone their STEM skills, discover the wonders of combustion science, and enjoy hours of hands-on fun as they create and detonate celebratory sparklers, rockets, fizzy bombs, and more.

The kit is for kids ages 8 and up (with adult supervision), so I worked on it with my very excited 9-year-old son while my girls watched. It includes a 36-page lab guide with clear instructions for 25 explosions. I like that the beginning of the book outlines the chemistry for how explosions work, and it also highlights a few careers that use these concepts in their day-to-day operations.

My son was excited to get started! We actually did a few experiments in about 10-15 minutes. However, some of the experiments are more time-consuming, so don’t worry that you’ll breeze the whole thing in one day. We’ll also need to put some projects on hold until we can get outside (considering it’s January…and I live in Minnesota…) but that will be a lot of fun. I like that the book clearly labels certain experiments as needing to be done outside with parent supervision and/or with personal protective equipment like goggles and gloves.

You will have to use a few household items that aren’t included in the kit for some of the experiments, but they’re pretty common items and you shouldn’t need to make a special run to the store. Of course, if you don’t have the necessary items in your home at the moment, just save that one for another time!

The first experiment we tried was a “color explosion” using milk, food coloring, and a few other ingredients. Here’s how it turned out:

 

 

Besides this one, other experiments include fizzy bombs, inflating a balloon without blowing, a lava lamp, birthday cake sparklers, a rocket balloon, and more! Get in on the fun with the BOOM! Combustion Science Lab Kit.

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Laura W

Laura is a former high school English teacher turned avid deal shopper following the birth of her first child. Now she’s a work-from-home mom of six which keeps her plenty busy! On the off chance she gets some free time you’ll find her with her nose in a book, spending time with family and friends, or enjoying a hot cup of coffee.

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  1. Laura says

    February 8, 2019 at 4:41 pm

    This would be a great gift! It looks both fun and educational!

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    • Donna L Holder says

      May 20, 2019 at 10:57 pm

      i have always loved these

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    • Donna L Holder says

      June 21, 2019 at 9:28 pm

      the kids will love this

      Reply
  2. Amy D says

    February 10, 2019 at 6:50 am

    This is an awesome set that is fun and educational. I will certainly keep this in mind for a birthday party gift for family and friends.

    Reply
  3. Janet W. says

    February 11, 2019 at 7:03 am

    This would be so fun to try at home with my grandson! He really enjoys science experiments at school, so I know he would enjoy this at home!

    Reply
  4. Marisela Zuniga says

    February 14, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    This looks like a really fun kit!!

    Reply
  5. John Smith says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:08 pm

    This looks like it would be great for being a mad scientist!

    Reply
  6. shelly peterson says

    March 5, 2019 at 2:32 pm

    This looks like a really fin kit. My grandsons would love this.

    Reply
  7. Amy D says

    March 9, 2019 at 5:46 am

    This would make a great birthday present for an upcoming birthday party we are going to. I know he likes science and this would be so educational and fun for him.

    Reply
  8. kathy pease says

    March 17, 2019 at 5:13 pm

    What a great way to have fun while learning. They have great products.

    Reply
  9. Donna L Holder says

    April 17, 2019 at 12:04 am

    a great toy

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  10. Donna L Holder says

    June 2, 2019 at 10:17 pm

    this is really neat

    Reply
  11. Dandi D says

    June 3, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    My son really enjoys science and I know he would just love this!

    Reply
  12. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 11, 2019 at 10:18 am

    This looks like a fun educational toy!

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  13. Danielle Porter says

    November 29, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    What a cool educational toy. My kids will love this!

    Reply
  14. Donna says

    April 17, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Such a cool kit! The experiments sound fun and educational. This would be great for my oldest granddaughter!

    Reply
  15. Antoinette M says

    April 26, 2020 at 8:32 pm

    This is a fun set with cool science experiments!

    Reply
  16. Shakeia Rieux says

    July 20, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    I like that it has different experiments and DIY projects! My nieces would have so much fun with this!

    Reply
  17. Tony Platz says

    September 23, 2021 at 10:46 pm

    My nephews would love this .

    Reply

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