MEL Science Essentials Bundle — virtual lessons + 2 boxes. Ages 8+

What’s Included

• Sugar‑Snake Chemistry Box - 1 experiment
  Unleash one of chemistry’s most dramatic reactions: the famous “sugar snake”! This hands-on kit comes with pre-measured reagents that produce a growing column of black carbon foam. Includes all necessary safety gear, easy-to-follow illustrated instructions, and a scientific breakdown of combustion and chemical transformation. (Curriculum guidance and worksheet here)
• Polarized Light Physics Box - 4 experiments
  Discover the hidden beauty of light! This hands-on kit explores polarization—revealing stress patterns in clear plastics and creating vibrant light mosaics. Build your own light filter and polarized screen. Includes all materials, safety gear, simple instructions, and a clear explanation of wave behavior and optical effects. (Curriculum guidance and worksheet here)
  
• Access to 70+ VR Science Lessons
  Get full access to MEL’s award-winning VR Science Simulations—over 72 immersive chemistry and physics lessons covering atoms, molecules, gas laws, temperature, electrostatics, and more. Guided by the MEL VR app (iOS & Android), students explore the invisible world of science in 360° detail. Non-VR mode also available on smartphones and tablets.
• Free Cardboard VR Headset
  A lightweight, foldable viewer compatible with most smartphones. Just slide in your device, open the MEL VR app, and dive into your first lesson. Don’t like VR? No problem—lessons work on tablets too. (VR Headset ships separately from the bundle within 4 weeks)

Why You’ll Love It

Dual‑Mode Learning
Mix hands-on experimentation with cutting-edge VR exploration for a truly engaging STEM experience.

Easy Setup
Download the MEL Science app, log in with your ClassWallet email, download the VR extension and you’re ready to explore. VR optional, curiosity required.

Safe & Teacher‑Approved
The Sugar Snake kit meets US CPSC and European safety standards—designed for safe, exciting learning at home or in the classroom.

Perfect for Ages 8+
Young learners are wowed by the fiery carbon “snake,” while older students dive deep into the chemistry behind the scenes. The VR lessons scale with your curiosity.

NGSS-aligned. Please see our additional educational materials here.