Construct different types of bridges and find out how their architecture design provides massive weight support. Discover all the types of forces applied and how engineers manage to reduce their effects...
STEM Structures - Buildings and Bridges: Buildings and Bridges set and learn all about buildings and how they literally support our lives! Construct different types of bridges and find out how their architectural design provides massive weight support. Discover all the types of forces applied and how engineers manage to reduce their effects. Build 9 working models such as a house, a pyramid and various types of bridges: beam, arch, truss, cable-stayed and suspension bridge.
STEM Structures - Buildings Bridges: 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!
Buildings and Bridges set which is a great example of the best toys to learn all about buildings and how they literally support our lives! Construct different types of bridges and find out how their architectural design provides massive weight support. Discover all the types of forces applied and how engineers manage to reduce their effects.
The Discovering STEM Education series introduces children to the world of STEM disciplines (Science – Technology – Engineering and Mathematics) through a completely new learning approach! Unique gift ideas for Boys and girls can construct exciting models while learning scientific and technological subjects and doing experiments in each theme.
38-page booklet with theory, experimental activities, 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. 9 working models to build! 3D interactive instructions to download on your smart device. Conduct thorough experiments and discover: - how triangulation provides strength on a building; - what are the main types of forces acting on structures; - how trusses work; - what are the major types of cable bridges.
How are STEM toys a smart way to learn?
How does triangulation provide strength to a building?
What are the main types of forces acting on structures?
How do trusses work?
What are the major types of cable bridges?
38-page booklet with theory, experimental activities, 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.
9 working models to build.
learning toys for 8 year olds
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