Simple Machines Activity Set
Introduce and explore all 6 simple machines by making amazing discoveries, designing solutions for real-world problems, and conducting investigations.
ZAR 302.00
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This set covers all six simple machines in one box: a lever board, a wedge, a pulley with rope and hook, a wheel and axle, an inclined plane and a screw, along with a cart with removable wheels, an Archimedes screw and four barrel weights. Having every machine in one set is what makes it more than a physics demonstration, because children can compare approaches and work out which machine suits which problem. The design pushes them past building into investigating: they conduct experiments and record data to find the optimum setup for each activity, which is a genuine introduction to scientific method rather than a set of fixed outcomes. Ten double-sided activity cards and a comprehensive activity guide provide the structure. It suits solo work or a small group, and makes an early but real introduction to STEM and key physics concepts. Suits children from five years. Set size 35 x 26 x 8 cm.