Simple Machines Science Kits
8 resultsKeep 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
Magnets Activity Set provides hands-on experience with magnets and introduces content vocabulary such as attract, repel, and polarity. A great way to introduce young children to science, technology, engineering, and math..Magnets Activity Set.Assorted, Magnets.Maze tray measures 11”L x 1/2”W x 81/2”H.Ages 5+, Grades K+.Includes: 2 bar magnets, 2 magnetic bugs, 4 ring magnets, horseshoe magnet, magnetic post, 2 snap-on cars, maze tray, string, 10 double-sided Activity Cards, and a comprehensive Activity Guide.Skills: Critical thinking, coding, problem solving.Maze tray measures 11"L x 1/2"W x 8-1/2"H.A great resources for integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) into your classroom.Supports Sensory Motor Skills
Attract early physics skills through fun magnet experiments. Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction during STEM-filled play sessions with Magnet Movers, one of the hands-on STEM Explorers activity sets from Learning Resources. The set's included activity guide comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them..Magnet Movers set comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them.For ages five and above.Colorful assortment of magnetic accessories includes everything from a handheld magnetic wand to a magnetic post with two magnetic rings and a bar magnet with labeled positive and negative ends.Choking hazard: small parts, not for children under three years
Attract early physics skills through fun magnet experiments. Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction during STEM-filled play sessions with Magnet Movers, one of the hands-on STEM Explorers activity sets from Learning Resources. The set's included activity guide comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them..Magnet Movers set comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them.For ages five and above.Colorful assortment of magnetic accessories includes everything from a handheld magnetic wand to a magnetic post with two magnetic rings and a bar magnet with labeled positive and negative ends.Choking hazard: small parts, not for children under three years
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
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Learning Resources® Primary science early science explorer's set is ideal for ages 3 - 7 and comes with a durable magnifier. Set comes with a built-in stand and the magnifier offers 4.5x magnification..Age group and grade: Ages 3 - 7 and grades pre kindergarten+.Magnifier features built-in stand for hands-free observation, clear 4 1/2x magnification and 4 1/2" diameter viewing area.Size: 4 1/2"(Dia).Includes durable magnifier with built in stand for hands free observation, 4.5x magnification.Colors may vary.Exercises fine motor skills as children use the easy grip tweezers depressions on the colorful 6" tweezers guide small hands into the proper pincer position.Washable plastic.Exercise fine motor skills with 6" tweezers featuring easy grip depressions for proper pincer positioning.Material: Plastic.Primary science explorer's set exercises fine motor skills as children use the easy-grip tweezers -depressions on the colorful 6" tweezers guide small hands into the proper pincer position.
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+
Attract early physics skills through fun magnet experiments! Kids experiment with the motion of magnetic attraction during STEM-filled play sessions with STEM Explorers Magnet Movers, one of the hands-on activity sets from Learning Resources. The included activity guide comes with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them. Little scientists can interact with the set's colorful assortment of magnetic accessories, which include everything from a hand-held wand and a post with two rings to a bar magnet with labeled positive and negative ends. Whether they're learning lessons in polarity, testing the magnetism of common household objects, or "fishing" for paper clips with different magnetic "hooks," kids can test their newfound familiarity with the scientific method while building crucial critical thinking, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. STEM Explorers Magnet Movers turns the world into your child's fun-filled laboratory..The creative play set for STEM-filled play and fun magnet experiments is great for ages five and up.Parts of set come in assorted colors and materials.The set includes an activity guide with 10 open-ended magnetism experiments that challenge kids to discover the unexpected throughout the world around them.Contains small parts, not suitable for children less than three years old
Learning Resources® Super magnet lab kit is ideal for ages 6 - 11 and is used for doing experiments. Kit contains 224 pieces and offers hands-on experience about magnets..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11.Type: Game.Use for children magnet lab for doing experiments.Includes 100 magnetic chips, 100 magnetic paper clips, 10 marbles, 7 magnetic wands, 2 metal ring magnets, 2 mini metal horseshoe magnets, 1" - 5" plastic horseshoe magnet, 2 metal bar magnets.Everyone gets hands-on exploration with this complete 224 piece set.Works well for science and content area reading instruction in mainstream classrooms and ELL and dual language programs.Activity guide and durable storage box.Super magnet lab kit works well for science and content area reading instruction in mainstream classrooms and ELL and dual-language programs.
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Build fun animals, objects, and more during play that pairs early math and fine motor skills with creativity and critical thinking. Includes 100 MathLink® Cubes in 10 colors and Activity Guide with challenges..Kids turn early math and design lessons into fun-filled building projects during STEM-filled play sessions with this hands-on activity set that is perfect for ages five and up.CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS: Build critical thinking skills as they learn and build fun animals, objects, and more.FINE MOTOR SKILLS: MathLink Cubes are a great fine motor activity. Press, pull, and twist the cubes together.STEM LEARNING: Your children will learn valuable STEM skills from building with these MathLink Cubes.100 PIECE SET: Colorful Mathlink cube set with an activity Guide with challenges and doubles as an open-ended building toy!.Made of plastic, STEM Explorers MathLink Builders cubes come in ten vibrant colors and are ready to bring your wildest building creations to life.Little designers can follow along with the included 10 building challenges from the activity guide or design their own animals, objects, and original creations.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 or even for Homeschool..WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-SMALL PARTS (1). Not for < 3 yrs..Learning Resources STEM Explorers MathLink Builders - 100 Pieces, Ages 5+ Kindergarten STEM Activities, Math Activity Set and Games for Kids, Mathlink Cubes Activity Set
These robots really twist, turn, and move. Kids can design and build the STEM robots of their dreams with Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion. This 110-piece robotics building set inspired by the Gears! Gears! Gears! series includes all-new special components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform. Kids can follow along with the included STEM Activity Guide, or use their imaginations to devise open-ended builds of their own. With 116 pieces, they can add rolling treads, spinning eyes, and more. Every time they build a new robo-creation, kids also boost their early engineering, critical thinking, and other essential STEM skills. All pieces included in Learning Resources Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion work with all other Gears! building sets, so the possibilities are as fun as they are limitless..Building set includes all-new special components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform; for children ages 5 and up.Comes multicolored and made of plastic.Dimensions: 2.2"H x 11"W x 10.95"D.Warning: choking hazard due to small parts; not for children under three years