Simple Machines Kit

Simple Machines Physics STEM Building Kit

Jumpstart your exploration of mechanical physics with the Simple Machines Physics STEM Building Kit. Through hands-on model building and experiments, this engaging kit introduces the six classic simple machines and demonstrates how they make everyday tasks easier by changing the direction and magnitude of forces.

Using a durable, modular construction system, builders complete 26 model-building exercises that explore wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and gears. Begin with smaller models to understand the fundamental concepts, then move on to larger and more complex builds that show how multiple simple machines can work together to perform more challenging tasks.

The kit also includes a specially designed spring scale that allows you to measure forces and observe how simple machines reduce the effort required to perform work. By experimenting with different setups, builders can see firsthand how mechanical advantage works in real-world applications.

A 32-page, full-color manual provides step-by-step instructions along with fascinating examples of simple machines found in everyday life—from playground seesaws and backyard wheelbarrows to flagpoles and other common tools. With reusable components that can be assembled and reassembled again and again, this kit encourages creativity, experimentation, and deeper understanding of physics principles.

Key Features:

• Build and experiment with 26 models demonstrating simple machines
• Explore wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and gears
• Includes a spring scale to measure force and observe mechanical advantage
• Durable modular building system that can be assembled and reassembled repeatedly
• Encourages experimentation and creative engineering designs
• Includes a 32-page full-color manual with instructions and real-world examples
• Hands-on introduction to mechanical physics and engineering principles