Description
Understanding and controlling forces through an exciting set of air powered models. Explore how forces can be controlled to carry out useful work. At the same time, discover how air, though invisible, is actually a substance that takes up space and can be used to transmit force. The 10 Core Models include: Windmill, Air Turbine Car, Scissor Lift, Pneumatic Hoist, Pneumatic Tipper Truck, Air Turbine, Land Yacht, Air Powered Fairground Ride, Pneumatic Robot Arm, Balloon Powered Racer. Kit has 3 each of the 10 Core Models. TechCard(TM) builds into working models that can be used to investigate key elements of the technology and science curricula including structures, mechanisms and forces. All kits include Teacher's Notes, 'Discovery Pack' and 'Follow the Force(TM)' section. Each kit contains a 'Discovery Pack' section which includes additional models and worksheets. The Discovery Pack introduces the topics explored by the Build-it Kit through a series of activities that include measuring and testing. Instructions include a 'Follow the Force(TM)' section where pupils are asked to map and explain how the model can change the direction and power of the forces applied to it. Answers are provided in the Teacher's Notes.