Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines Science Experiment & Model Building Kit, Introduction to Mechanical Physics, Build 26 Models to Investigate The 6 Classic Simple Machines
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Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines Science Experiment & Model Building Kit, Introduction to Mechanical Physics, Build 26 Models to Investigate The 6 Classic Simple Machines

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📚32-Page Manual
🔧Durable Construction
⚙️26 Models

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🔍 Discover the Mechanics of Fun!

  • MEASURE YOUR SUCCESS - Utilize a specially designed spring scale to quantify your experiments!
  • EXPLORE CLASSIC MACHINES - Discover how levers, pulleys, and more simplify complex tasks around you.
  • UNLOCK THE POWER OF PHYSICS - Dive into the mechanics of everyday life with 26 engaging models!
  • COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE INCLUDED - Navigate your experiments with a full-color manual that makes learning fun.
  • HANDS ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE - Transform theory into practice with a modular system that connects to other kits.

The Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines Science Experiment & Model Building Kit offers an interactive introduction to mechanical physics. With 26 model-building exercises, this kit allows users to explore the six classic simple machines while providing a durable, modular construction system compatible with other Thames & Kosmos kits. A 32-page illustrated manual guides users through the building process and scientific concepts, making it an ideal educational tool for budding engineers.

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M**A

Great

I homeschool my 7 year old. He's a grade ahead (3rd grade). I really like this kit. The instructions are mostly pictures that tell you how to make the machines so its easy for him to follow. The little booklet explains very basic physics and how the simple machines work. I have to simplify the explanations a lot still but he can still build them and get an idea of the basic concepts behind them. Its great quality, however some of the pieces are kind of difficult to take apart so I have to use pliers.

K**C

Great Christmas find!

Gave it to a friend and his grandsons (Christmas). They have had a blast making the different machines.

A**R

It serves my purpose.

Very educational science kit!

C**K

Fun and educational, but a slight draw back

Got this for my 10 year old to supplement his homeschool science simple machines unit. He is very interested in science and had no issues following the directions to build each machine. I love that the instructions include information about each simple machine and how it relates to work and mechanical advantage and included a “what’s happening” explanation for each machine. This isn’t just a toy build, they do a good job of actually describing what is happening with educational value. The downsides however are the pins and anchors. I thought they would go together with the ease of Lego technic pins, but these are much more difficult to insert and remove. Thankfully they include a tool to help remove them but they were much more difficult than I expected. By the time we hit experiment 11 one on the connecting rods had cracked because it takes so much force to insert and remove the pins for each build. I think design wise they could have done better. We use Legos to create huge sturdy builds so I’m not convinced the pins needed to be so tough to use and still be a sturdy machine. Overall, my son and I both enjoyed the kit and I would recommend it.

M**E

Very fun

Overall a great kit. Ages 5 and under struggle but great for 7 to 15 year olds.

W**3

Very useful and fun

Pros:1. The instructions are easy to read and understand.2. The plastic pieces are very durable.3. Each "simple machine" diagram explains the use and function of the machine.4. Very educational and useful in a homeschool setting when studying Simple Machines, one at a time.Cons:1. The pieces sort of "lock" together making disassembly a bit difficult, especially if you put the wrong pieces together.2. You can only make one "machine" at a time. So, you need multiple sets if you want to have multiple machines constructed at the same time.

K**N

Clunky

Clunky

J**E

Very, very nice set for simple machine education.

My granddaughters were very excited about this kit. The oldest (age 9) was able to put it together for the lever machine and do the experiments with the weight. I do wish that there was an explanation on how the difference in weight with distance of the lever could be plugged into the formula. We haven’t got to the other machines yet, but overall it is an excellent kit.

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