National Geographic Glow-In-The-Dark Human Body Anatomy Kit With 27 Pieces
National Geographic Glow-In-The-Dark Human Body Anatomy Kit With 27 Pieces
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Product Overview
This life-sized human torso model lets budding biologists and future doctors take apart and rebuild the body from the inside out. The 12-inch anatomical figure comes with 9 removable squishy organs (heart, lungs, liver, stomach, and more) and 18 skeletal bones that glow in the dark after exposure to light. Using the included medical forceps, young scientists can extract each piece, study its shape and position, then reassemble the body using the detailed organizer chart and learning guide. Once complete, the model stands upright on its display base, with glowing bones visible through the transparent skin overlay.
- Hands-on anatomy lesson with 27 removable body parts including squishy organs and a glow-in-the-dark skeleton
- Medical-style forceps add realism to the dissection and reassembly process
- Learning guide explains major organs, skeletal structure, and how body systems work together
- Bones charge under any light source and glow for nighttime display on the included stand
- Teaches real biological science and spatial reasoning as kids figure out where each organ and bone belongs
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Care Notes
- cleaning: Wipe plastic bones and organs with a damp cloth. Do not submerge in water.
- storage: Store all pieces in the organizer chart or a container to prevent loss of small parts.
- material warnings: Contains small parts. Keep forceps away from younger siblings under 3 years.
Use Cases
- Homeschool anatomy lesson for elementary students
- Birthday gift for a child interested in science and the human body
- Rainy day educational activity at home
- Classroom demonstration tool for teaching body systems
- Bedtime display piece that glows in the dark
- Science fair project preparation and study aid
- Gift for children who enjoy hands-on learning kits
Skills Developed
- primary skill: Anatomical knowledge and understanding of human body systems
- fine motor: Precision handling with forceps to remove and place small organs and bones
- spatial reasoning: Understanding three-dimensional placement of organs and bones within the body cavity
- scientific literacy: Reading and applying information from the learning guide to identify and categorize body parts
Age Suitability
- minimum safe age: 8 years
- ideal age range: 8-12 years
- developmental fit: 8-10 years: Children at this age are learning body systems in school and can follow the organizer chart to correctly place organs and bones while absorbing information from the learning guide. 11-12 years: Older children use the model for independent study and science projects, referencing the guide to understand how organs and skeletal structures work together.
Play Patterns
- primary play type: Educational assembly and exploration
- play structure: Child disassembles the body using forceps, examines each organ and bone, references the organizer chart and learning guide, then reassembles the model on the stand.
- social context: Primarily solo learning activity, though siblings or classmates can take turns identifying and placing body parts.
- adult involvement: Minimal after initial setup. Adults may help younger children read the learning guide or identify unfamiliar organs.
- play progression: Initial sessions focus on disassembly and identification. Later sessions involve memorizing organ placement and reading about body systems. The glow feature adds nighttime display appeal.
- session length: 20 to 40 minutes per assembly session, with repeated play over weeks as the child learns more about anatomy.
Why It Works
- primary benefit: Hands-on manipulation of anatomical pieces creates tactile memory that reinforces learning about body systems and organ placement.
- secondary benefit: The glow-in-the-dark bones add visual excitement that motivates repeated interaction with the model, deepening anatomical knowledge through repetition.
What Makes It Fun
- Use real forceps to pull out 9 squishy organs, then hit the lights and watch 18 bones glow. Your body never looked this cool on the inside.
Why They'll Love It
- * 9 squishy organs plus 18 bones that glow in the dark * Forceps tool lets kids remove and examine each part * Teaches real human anatomy through hands-on play
Customer Q&A
How many body parts are included in the kit?
The kit includes 9 removable squishy organs and 18 glow-in-the-dark bones, totaling 27 anatomical pieces.
Do the organs glow in the dark too?
Only the bones glow in the dark. The 9 organs are squishy tactile pieces that do not glow.
Does it come with a learning guide?
Yes, the kit includes a learning guide with information about major organs and bodily systems, plus an organizer chart to help identify each bone and organ.
What tools are included for assembly?
The kit includes forceps for removing and handling each body part, plus a display stand for the assembled model.
How do you make the bones glow?
The bones glow in the dark after being exposed to light. Place the assembled model under a light source, then turn off the lights to see the skeleton glow.
Can the model be taken apart and reassembled multiple times?
Yes, the organs and bones are designed to be removed with the included forceps and reassembled repeatedly for ongoing learning and play.
