{"product_id":"national-geographic-rock-tumbler","title":"National Geographic Rock Tumbler","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe National Geographic Hobby Rock Tumbler gives students a hands-on way to learn about rocks, minerals, erosion, weathering, and the natural processes that shape the world around us. Students can watch rough stones change through the different stages of tumbling and polishing, then use their finished stones for collecting or simple jewelry projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a rock tumbler, rough gemstones, four stages of polishing grit, a rock strainer, jewelry settings, and a learning guide with instructions and information about gemstones. �\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuals+ +1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs students work through the tumbling process, they can explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🪨 Rocks \u0026amp; minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌎 Geology \u0026amp; Earth science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🔬 Weathering and erosion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚙️ Mechanical processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🧪 Observation and scientific investigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⏳ Patience and following a multi-step process\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💎 Gemstones and mineral characteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multi-stage process makes this more than just a craft project—it gives students an opportunity to observe a real physical process over time and see how rough natural materials can be transformed through abrasion and polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat addition to the Rocks \u0026amp; Minerals Discovery Kit. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Learning Among the Pines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707051249746,"sku":null,"price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9728\/3666\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0f50f40d-e2cc-46ed-859e-639565ae41b9.jpg?v=1788636745","url":"https:\/\/learningamongthepines.com\/products\/national-geographic-rock-tumbler","provider":"Learning Among the Pines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}