Simple Machines Science Kits

Keep it simple with real STEM learning! Discover amazing engineering wonders through scientific exploration with colorful, engaging tools and hands-on activities and experiments. Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines as you make amazing discoveries, design solutions for real-world problems, and conduct your own investigations. Includes a lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with 4 removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, and 10 double-sided Activity Cards to build early engineering and problem solving skills. Comprehensive Activity Guide with reproducible materials is also included. Largest piece (cart) measures 5"L x 3½"W..Simple Machines Activity Set.Assorted, mixed materials.Cart measure s 5”(L)x 3.5”(W).Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: lever board, wedge, pulley with rope and hook, cart with removable wheels, Archimedes screw, 4 barrel weights, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skill: critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

Simple machines set lets students construct and examine simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Set includes enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge at the same time. Included weights help children explore effort, force, load, motion and distance for a more expansive way to learn. Labeled pieces assemble easily and separate for convenient storage. Included activity guide helps encourage a fun learning experience. Set is designed for children ages 8 and up..Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge—all at the same time.Inspire future engineers, scientists, and inventors by exploring effort, force, load, motion, and distance with simple machines.Develop a deeper understanding of how machines work while flexing mental muscles needed for STEM careers.Includes 4 weights (two 5 g and two 10 g) and 8 rubber bands so students can modify machines to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance and activity guide with definitions of physical science terms.Borders are plastic-coated and fade-resistant; 36' long and 3" tall.First, attach the border strips to your bulletin board and then, snip the 4 decorative corners apart and attach them to each corner of your display for a finished look.Material: Plastic.63 pieces..Ages 8+.WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD, Small Parts - not for children < 3.These fun colorful borders come complete with 4 decorative corners to give displays a finishing touch

Ever wonder how a clock works? Or how a roller coaster stays on its track? Explore all of this in the ABC's of Physics. Make your own timer as you discover how a pendulum clock works. Find out what F=ma means as you learn about force and motion and just how that roller coaster stays grounded. Discover Newton's laws working at your local playground and much, much more..Perfect for group experiments, and home school..Comes in a reusable plastic snap lid box for storage..Includes: Stop Watch, Tape Measure, Single Pulley, Double Pulley, Table Clamp Pulley, Spring Scale, Wooden Ball, 1.75" Steel Ball, 1" Steel Ball, Hall's Carriage, Weight Set, String, and Activity Guide

The learning adventure from Learning Resources STEM Explorers! As they explore this machine maker set's challenge guide, kids will design, construct, and test twisting, turning machines that demonstrate essential STEM principles. Set of 55 pieces includes gears, pulleys, and belt drives. Works with all Gears! Gears! Gears! sets..Machine maker set is a great learning adventure for young explorers.Recommended for kids ages five and up.Allows to design, construct, and test twisting, turning machines that demonstrate essential STEM principles.Package contents: 55 pieces of gears, pulleys, and belt drives

The hand2mind age-appropriate The Ultimate Inventor tool kits encourage children to explore a wide variety of engineering concepts and solve real-world problems. The teacher-developed project guide and extensive supply of building materials included in this tool kit provide hours of open-ended exploration. The reusable storage box can also be used to store your child's creations..Foster creativity, innovation, and exploration with this tool kit.Recommended for kids ages eight and up.Encourages children to explore engineering concepts and solve real-world problems.Kit includes: more than 250 piece of building materials, 10 building challenges, and activity guide.Open-ended exploration appeals to each child's unique needs.Building challenges promote creative and innovative problem-solving.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not recommended for children under three

Build unique robots that are powered by the sun, batteries are not required. Using a compact solar panel, these Thames & Kosmos SolarBots: 8-in-1 Solar Robot Kit cool little bots harness energy from the sun to power an electric motor to get moving. Build a drummer robot that marches along, beating a drum; an armadillo robot that does somersaults; a solar bug that crawls on six legs, and more. The 48-page, full-color manual guides solar power pioneers through model assembly and offers fun scientific facts about the real-life applications of solar technology. What solar-powered inventions will you dream up?.Build unique robots that are powered by the sun, batteries are not required.Comes in orange with black and white.Dimensions: 11"H x 10"W x 2.5"D.Recommended for ages six and up

This Zip-Line Racer activity kit challenges students to create a propeller-powered device that travels along a string. The essential pieces—propellers, rubber bands, craft sticks, and string—are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine the best materials to use in order to effectively propel their racer. By approaching a problem or a challenge with this though process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem solve, and learn without the fear of making mistakes..STEM Starter Kit.Paper, Wood, Metal, Nylon, Rubber, Metal.Includes enough materials to begin 6 racers, 38 total pieces.Recommended Age: 8-14 years.Perfect for individuals or small groups.STEM Starter provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects

This activity kit challenges students to create a hydraulic-powered device. The essential pieces: plastic syringes and vinyl tubing, plus an 8-page parent/teacher guide are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine how best to utilize their hydraulic system. Using the engineering design process students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple machine until their objective is met. Each set includes 18 pieces, enough materials to begin 6 hydraulic devices. Sold as a pack of 2 complete sets..STEM Starters provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects.Suggested age: 8+ years.When combined with everyday items, these materials can be used to design and execute a Hydraulics project using creative exploration and the engineering design process..Bundle contains: 2 Sets (Each set: 18 total pieces, enough for 6 hydraulic devices).Plastic syringes and vinyl tubing.Fast, easy and hands on.An instant random multiplication problem generator

This Zip-Line Racer activity kit challenges students to create a propeller-powered device that travels along a string. The essential pieces—propellers, rubber bands, craft sticks, and string—are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine the best materials to use in order to effectively propel their racer. Includes enough materials to begin 6 racers. 38 total pieces. Ages 8+..STEM Starters.Provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects.Can be used to design and execute a project using creative exploration and the engineering design process..Perfect for individuals or small groups.

Kids build observation, engineering, collaboration, and other STEM skills as they use magnets to explore the principles of physics—move a car, navigate a maze, bend and shape water, send discs flying, and more. How does this set help kids learn new skills? This hands-on STEM science kit includes a 20-page full-color guide packed with 14 physics experiments that are ready for solo or small-group play. Best of all, the STEM Explorers Magnetworks set makes an easy addition to collections of sensory bins, magnetic tile blocks, and other classroom must-haves! What are the main skills that kids can learn with this toy? The STEM Explorers Magnetworks set helps kids develop experimentation and STEM skills. How many pieces are included with this toy? This set includes 46 pieces. What is this toy made from? Our toys are made from durable, wipe-clean plastic that’s designed for years of learning fun. This toy is compliant with EPA lead regulations. Where can I get a replacement part? While we're unable to stock replacements for every component that comes with our toys, we'll do our best to find the part or piece that makes your toy whole again. Just submit a request here with a description of the piece, and we'll let you know if we find it..The Science of Magnetism: Perform 14 all-new kid-safe experiments with eye-popping equipment to discover the power of magnetism—build a pendulum, move a car, or test a perpetual motion device!.What Do Kids Learn?: Kids build experimentation, observation, engineering, and other STEM skills as they complete their experiments!.STEM Challenges Included: Includes full-color 20-page experiment guide filled that helps kids unlock the mysteries of magnetism!.Ready for Home or Classroom: This experiment set makes a great addition to collections of magnetic tile blocks, sensory toys, and other classroom must-haves!.Trusted By Teachers: Designed with educators in mind since 1984, our toys help teachers and occupational therapists keep students bright and engaged!.Looking for an easy way to help kids build STEM skills? Check out these kid-safe science experiments that unlock the power of magnetism!

This activity kit challenges students to create a hydraulic-powered device. The essential pieces, plastic syringes, and vinyl tubing are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine how best to utilize their hydraulic system. Using the engineering design process students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple machine until their objective is met. By approaching a problem or a challenge with this though process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem solve, and learn without the fear of making mistakes..STEM Starter Kit.Paper, Wood, Plastic, Vinyl.Includes enough materials to begin 6 hydraulic devices, 18 pieces total.Recommended Age: 8-14 years.Perfect for individuals or small groups.STEM Starter provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects

This activity kit challenges students to create a balloon powered vehicle. The essential pieces, balloons, plastic nozzles, straws, foam wheels, and plastic rods are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine the best materials to use in order to propel their vehicle effectively. Using the engineering design process students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple machine until their objective is met. Each set includes 60 pieces, enough materials to begin 6 balloon cars. Sold as a pack of 2 complete sets..STEM Starters provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects.Suggested age: 8+ years.When combined with everyday items, these materials can be used to design and execute a Balloon Cars project using creative exploration and the engineering design process..Each set contains 60 total pieces (Balloons, plastic nozzles, straws, foam wheels, and plastic rods), enough for 6 balloon cars, 2 Sets.Materials: Paper, plastic, foam, natural latex

Made with recycled plastic, Geomag Mechanics Gravity Vertical Motor Recycled 183 piece construction platform combines the force of magnetism with mechanical construction. Geomag Mechanics Gravity Vertical Motor Recycled 183 pieces stimulate children's creativity, inventiveness and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and will introduce the concepts of an interactive gravity moto. In addition to magnetic rods and steel spheres, Geomag Mechanics Gravity adds mechanical elements within the construction platform that allows for expanded play possibilities. STEM.org authenticated toy that helps in the development of creativity, fine motor skills in addition to stimulating imaginative play and curiosity through the science of magnetic construction..Magnetic construction platform that combines magnetism and gravity with mechanical construction.Build an interactive gravity motor.Designed to help stimulate children's creativity by allowing for expanded play possibilities.Promotes hands-on learning and offers a creative approach to problem-solving.STEM.org authenticated

Explore how things go by conducting investigations, solving problems, and practicing early engineering. Ten double-sided Activity Cards cover all aspects of STEM, plus key concepts of gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, and more..Force & Motion Activity Set.Assorted, mixed materials.Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: 2 cars, 2 double-sided tracks, 4 weighted blocks, pendulum ball, ladder with 2 removable bars, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skills: Critical thinking, coding, problem solving.Key concepts: gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull.Ladder measures 9.25"H; tracks measure 12"L.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

Kids test their engineering and design skills with this open-ended building set themed around vehicles and machines. Special parts including wrecking ball, propeller, and treads open up numerous creative design possibilities.Kids test their engineering and design skills with this open-ended building set themed around vehicles and machines.Special parts including wrecking ball, propeller, and treads open up numerous creative design possibilities.Turning and spinning gears add a layer of action and interactivity to completed creations.Interchangeable parts work with all of Learning Resources’ other Gears! Gears! Gears! sets.Ages 5+

Explore the physics fun found in these moving machines. Kids can build their own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make 'em move when they explore STEM Explorers Motioneering from Learning Resources. This STEM building set comes with all the pieces kids need to build, test, and tweak their moving STEM creations. As they build, they'll learn about kindergarten STEM skills: from engineering and design to force, motion, and more. Kids will also use their newfound critical thinking skills to tweak their machines and solve the set's tricky STEM challenges. After they master the set's progressive STEM challenges, kids can even build their own. STEM Explorers Motioneering includes 56 building pieces and an activity guide with eight STEM challenges. This fun learning tool is ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use..Kids ages five and up can build their own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make them move when they explore this moving machine set.Comes multicolored.Dimensions: 10"H x 9"W x 4.5"D.Build, test, and tweak your own STEM machines.Learn critical thinking, engineering, and other kindergarten STEM essentials.Features three machine designs for building catapult, trebuchet, or windmill.Ready for homeschool or kindergarten classroom use.Set contains 56 building pieces and an activity guide with eight STEM challenges.Warning: choking hazard (small parts); not for children under three years

The Build Your Own Bubble Machine Student Set offers an exciting hands-on STEM learning experience for grades 1-3. Through building the machine, children learn key STEM concepts, including electricity, circuits, motors, and gears. With the motor and fan creating wind to blow bubbles, the machine can produce thousands of bubbles per minute, making learning fun and interactive. The kit is aligned with NGSS standards and includes a 30-page teacher guide with lessons, quizzes, and answer sheets, making it perfect for classroom use or virtual e-learning environments..Hands-On STEM Learning: Build a working bubble machine while learning the basics of electricity, circuits, and motors..Age Set: 5+ years.Curriculum-Aligned: Supports STEM basics and NGSS requirements, with lessons on electricity, motors, and gears..12 Connectors, 1 switch, 1 motor, 1 "AA" battery pk, 1 bubble solution, 1 bubble solution reservoir, 2 mounting legs, 1 bubble wand, 3 fans, 1 base grid, 1 student curriculum, 1 teacher curriculum.Continuous Bubble Stream: The motor and fan create a wind stream that blows bubbles from the wand, generating thousands of bubbles per minute..Comprehensive Teacher Guide: Includes a 30-page guide with curriculum lessons, quizzes, and answer sheets..Perfect for Classroom or Virtual Learning: Suitable for use in both traditional classrooms and e-learning environments, making it versatile and educational..This engaging kit allows students to assemble their very own bubble-making machine using all the necessary parts and bubble solution to create a continuous stream of bubbles.

This Learning Resources STEM Explorers bridge builders set offers your children a learning adventure! Follow along with this set's challenge guide to design, construct, and test bridges and buildings that demonstrate the basic STEM principles of structural engineering. The set of 77 pieces includes bridge platforms, columns, pulleys, a testing truck, and more. From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this STEM kit's challenges introduce kids to the fundamental principles of structural engineering..From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this set challenges introduce kids to the fundamental principles of structural engineering.Specially designed with little ones in mind, this toy helps kids as young as five years old build essential early engineering skills.Build critical thinking skills: as they test and tweak their designs, kids will also use this STEM building toy to build essential critical thinking and problem solving skills.Box contains: 77 pieces, including bridge platforms, columns, pulleys, testing truck, and more.Solve STEM challenges: kids can design, construct, and test their own bridges and towers as they solve this STEM building toy's nine STEM challenges.Give the gift of learning: whether you're shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, the brand's award-winning educational toys help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift.Warning: choking hazard; due to small parts, not recommended for children under three.Warning: strangulation hazard; due to long cord, not recommended for children under three

Put your class’s STEM skills to the ultimate engineering test! Students design, construct, and test their bridges and towers as they solve the STEM challenges found in the STEM Explorers Bridge Builders Classroom Set from Learning Resources. Inspired by the real-world structural engineering in our Toy of the Year nominee, this classroom STEM building toy’s STEM challenges help students learn the fundamental design principles of all kinds of bridges—use real-world techniques to build and test your own beam bridge, suspension bridge, and more! As they test and tweak their STEM kit creations, students will also hone the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are essential to STEM success. Working together in small groups, students will also build the collaboration skills that help them in and out of class! Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. STEM help us bring the future home today. That's why Learning Resources is dedicated to helping kids get an early start on these essential skills. From building sets grounded in the fundamentals of engineering to coding robots designed for kids as young as 4, our award-winning educational toys unlock the 21st-century STEM skills they need to succeed today and tomorrow. Made from durable, BPA-free plastic, our STEM toys for kids are ready for years of learning fun at home or in the classroom. We're Learning Resources, and learning is where we play. With nearly 40 years of experience, our family-owned company’s mission is founded on offering kids educational toys for infinite inspiration to succeed in school and beyond. From ABCs and 123s to fine motor and STEM, our award-winning educational toys help kids discover countless ways to develop a lifelong love of learning while they build new skills. In 2022, Learning Resources expanded this dedication to learning and enrichment with Brightkins, a line of interactive pet training tools and toys that help families discover bright ways for pets to play! Learn more about how we turn a childhood love of play into a lifelong love of learning with a visit to our brand store today..Solve STEM Challenges: Students design, construct, and test their own bridges and towers as they solve this STEM building toy’s STEM challenges!.Inspired By Real-World Engineering: From suspension bridges to beam bridges and every structure in between, this STEM kit’s challenges introduce students to the principles of structural engineering..Build Critical Thinking Skills: As they test and tweak their designs, students will also use this STEM building toy to build essential critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

STEM activity sets help students experience STEM through hands-on activities and experiments while challenging them to think critically, solve problems effectively, and acquire the skills needed to enter STEM-related fields of science, technology, engineering and math..Classroom Bundle- Force & Motion Activity, Simple Machines, Magnets! And Sink or Float.Ages 5 +, Grades K+.15.0" X 12.7".The perfect introduction to building key Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills..Hands on and colorful magnets, machines, and floating toys.The perfect introduction to building key Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math skills.Comprehensive activity guide with reproducible materials.Skill: critical thinking, cause and effect, problem solving.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom

Set of 15 pieces includes 2-piece paddlewheel launcher, 2 launch balls, 5 X blocks, 1 ramp, 1 goal cup, 2-piece hoop target, set of decorative stickers, and set of 5 challenge cards. Early introduction to concepts such as speed, angles, and distances. Totally kid-powered launcher: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Hoop target, when constructed, stands approx. 12” tall..STEM-focused activity set challenges kids to build, test, and tweak their approaches to solving physics-based challenges.Learn concepts of speed, angles, and distance during hands-on attempts at mastering included challenges.Included activity booklet features challenges that scale and grow with your kids’ own growing skill set.Send balls flying through hoops and toward targets with kid-powered paddlewheel—no batteries, springs or rubber bands required.Ages 5+

Build your own catapult, trebuchet, and windmill, then make ’em move! Learn early STEM skills from engineering and design to force, motion, and more physics fun, then tweak your machines to solve the tricky STEM challenges!.BUILD, test, and tweak your own STEM machines!.LEARN critical thinking, engineering and other kindergarten STEM essentials!.3 MACHINE DESIGNS—build a catapult, trebuchet, and windmill!.8 STEM CHALLENGES included!.GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING: Whether you’re shopping for holidays, birthdays, or just because, toys from Learning Resources help you discover new learning fun every time you give a gift! Ideal gift for Halloween, Christmas, Stocking Stuffers, Easter or even for Homeschool.

Hydraulics are introduced and investigated with this nifty TEACH TECH™ kit. Young engineers will be delighted with a new HydroBot Arm Kit. Use levers and the power of hydraulics to actuate the multi axis arm. NO BATTERIES REQUIRED. Powered by water and You, lever controllers have a special braking system that helps to achieve fine, accurate tasks. Grippers can be removed and replaced with suction components to pick up objects with smooth surface areas of no greater than 50 grams (1.75 oz.). Clear, graphic instructions make assembly and operation easy to understand. Use all 6 axis to control your Robotic Arm. The gripper can open and close with a maximum 47 mm (1.89 in.) gap, wrist joint rotation of 180 degrees, wrist joint mobility of 98 degrees, elbow joint range of 44 degrees, base rotation of 270 degrees, and shoulder joint motion of 45 degrees. With a vertical reach of 16.35 inches, horizontal reach of 12.42 inches. 50 gram lifting capacity..Hydraulics are introduced and investigated with this nifty TEACH TECH™ kit..Use levers and the power of hydraulics to actuate the multi axis arm..Clear, graphic instructions make assembly and operation easy to understand..Perfect for young engineers age 12+

Set of 15 pieces includes 2-piece catapult, 2-piece target hoop, 2 launch balls, 2-piece target funnel, 1 goal cup, set of decorative stickers, and set of 5 challenge cards. Kid-powered catapult: no batteries, springs, or rubber bands! Encourages trial and error approach to problem solving through game-like challenges. Early introduction to concepts such as angles, trajectories, and distances. Hoop target, when constructed, stands approx. 12” tall..STEM-themed activity set teaches kids concepts of angles, trajectories, and other physics fundamentals during fun build-it-yourself challenges.Kids send balls flying through the air and toward targets with the help of the included catapult.Challenges with multiple difficulty levels help kids develop critical thinking and engineering skills through trial and error.Kid-powered catapult requires no batteries, springs, or rubber bands.For ages 5+

The E Cube has Everything from our 4 most popular kits: Telegraph Kit, Color Theory, Simple Circuit and Conduction Experiment. Explore many aspects of electricity and take it to the next step with our digital multi-meter. Have fun recording your results and design your own experiments as you ask, "I wonder what would happen if…." There are no limits!.Explore many aspects of electricity and take it to the next step with our digital multi-meter.Grade 1+.Fun hands on kit will keep kids busy for hours.5 "D" Battery Holder, 1 Knife Switch, 4 Bulb Holders, 5 Lights, 17 Alligator Cord, 2 Contact Key, 1 Buzzer, 1 MiniMotor, 8 Disk, 1 Conduction SamplePk, 1 Digital Multi-Meter, 4 Guides, 1 Storage Case.Comes in a heavy duty plastic reusable snap-lid container.Everything included for experiments