My 9 year old daughter used Soda Pop Science and loved it!! My daughter had to measure out ingredients and carefully pour the ingredients together to prevent spills. We went through four experimental trials the first time we used the product. We had to adjust ingredient amounts in order to lessen the fizz produced, taste, and flavor. My daughter had to be extremely patient and learned that issues such as messes and nasty taste with one trial did not mean failure. She learned that it took time, precise testing, and tracking of data in order to finally get the perfect drink combination. She tested several flavors and sweetness amounts. She learned how each of the different ingredients affected the combination such as too much baking soda led to a volcano like reaction. It took her some time but she figured out that you do not need a lot of citric acid in order to make a great tasting fizzy drink. Too much citric acid made for a very tart taste. Finally, she learned that with fun comes clean up!!! Our experimenting made quite the sticky mess and that part of having fun is taking the time to properly clean up. She took great care in cleaning up so that she would be able to use the kit again and again.

I liked that this product was a SAFE experiment. I did not have to worry about harmful ingredients. Tasting was definitely a plus!! The instructions were very easy to follow. I really liked that the kit actually produced POSITIVE RESULTS and worked. This kit provided great interaction with my child.

Overall, I really like this kit. I think that anytime you can get a child involved in interactive, hands-on activities you are giving them a great gift. This product produced laughter, interaction, and great skills.