Science Museum Sand Putty Aliens

A unique material, it's sand, and yet has some of the properties of putty! Sand-Putty Aliens is a great way to explore the properties of materials, part of the national Curriculum for Science, Key Stages 1 & 2. Unique feel to the touch, amazing to watch as the Sand-Putty Aliens move.

Use the sculpting tool included and free your imagination plus add the alien body parts included to make your own unique sand-putty aliens!

Includes:

• 200g Sand Putty
• 10 parts- 3 eyes, mouth, 2 ears, 2 hands, 2 feet,
• Modelling tool and
• Full instructions for use (includes Science Museum information sheet).

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