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Simple Machines Set

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Category: STEM Engineering Kits

Grades 4 & up. Build all 5 simple machines at once in science centers. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge all at the same time! Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5g and two 10g), plus 8 included rubber bands to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Kevin ★★★★★

The gearbox is sturdy enough for my fourth grader to assemble without frustration. We spent a whole afternoon working through the lever and pulley together, and it really helped him grasp how force gets redirected.

Edward ★★★★★

My kids love that they can build all five machines at once in our science center, it keeps them busy for a solid hour figuring out how the levers and pulleys work together. The pieces feel sturdy enough for classroom repeat use, and the hands-on approach really makes the "work easier" concept click

David N. ★★★★★

I’m a teacher, and my fourth graders were immediately hooked when they saw the set up. It’s genuinely impressive that they can build all 5 simple machines at once, which made the "how do they make work easier" lesson click way faster than any textbook.

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