Smithsonian Amber Dig

Smithsonian Amber Dig Kit lets aspiring paleontologists chip away at a sand block to excavate six simulated amber specimenspreserved insects, leaves, and feathersusing the included mallet and dowel. The kit also includes goggles, a magnifying glass, a detailed STEM poster, and instructions. It offers a tactile, screen-free introduction to paleontology, encouraging scientific observation, fine motor skills, curiosity about Earth's history, and an understanding of how amber forms.