Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines Science Kit: Build 26 Models to Explore Mechanical Physics

The 26 model-building exercises in this kit allow you to gain hands-on experience with gears and all six classic simple machines: wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges. Through this hands-on exploration, you can learn how these basic building blocks of physics are used to make complex tasks easier to accomplish.

The durable, modular construction system is compatible with building pieces from other Thames & Kosmos construction, physics, and engineering kits, enabling you to create your own unique configurations and designs limited only by your imagination.

In addition to the invaluable practical experience you'll gain from model building, the 32-page, full-color manual provides step-by-step instructions and engaging scientific information. The manual delves into examples of simple machines in everyday life, such as the seesaw at the playground, the wheelbarrow in your backyard, and the flagpole in front of your school, demonstrating how these fundamental principles of physics are all around us.

Included in the kit is a specially designed spring scale, which allows you to measure how the machines change the direction and magnitude of forces, enabling you to understand better how they make work easier to do.

By starting with the basics and then progressing to more complex models, you can push the machines harder and observe how their different elements can work together, deepening your understanding of mechanical physics.

So, dive in, start building, investigating, and experimenting to discover how the principles of physics are woven into the fabric of our everyday lives. Unlock the secrets of simple machines and see how they can be combined in endless ways to tackle complex challenges with ease.

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