You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning.
S.T.E.M Mechanics – Wheels, Axles & Inclined Planes: Wheels, Axles and Inclined Planes set and toys to learn how Wheels and Axles use friction to move objects easily and how big tyres compare to small tyres.
Find out how an Inclined Plane can be used for lifting heavy objects and how another form of the inclined plane, the wedge, is used in everyday applications.
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a launching platform
a door with a knob
a well
an airport staircase
an experimental ramp
a splitting wedge
S.T.E.M Mechanics Wheels Axles Inclined Planes: Get the MECHANICS: Wheels, Axles and Inclined Planes set and learn how Wheels and Axles use friction to move objects easily and how big tyres compare to small tyres. Find out how an Inclined Plane can be used for lifting heavy objects and how another form of the inclined plane, the wedge, is used in everyday applications. STEM learning series introduces children to the world of STEM disciplines (Science – Technology – Engineering and Mathematics) through a completely new learning approach!
You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge and kids building stem kits and stem building sets!
How to gain mechanical advantage with large wheels
How the wheel and axle mechanism works as a lever
The relation between force and speed
The elements of an inclined plane and how these affect force and distance
The forces applied on a wedge
46-page booklet with theory, science experiment for kids, quiz and building instructions
Full-colour images, drawings and interesting facts
Thought-provoking building challenges and exercises
Provision to write, note results and draw conclusions
14 working models to build.
Age: 8+
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