Description
Exploring strong shapes and structures through a set of models incorporating linkages, levers and winders. Investigate why things are the shape they are and how different materials are useful for different tasks. Explore how materials are shaped to make them more useful and learn how to build strong structures. The 10 Core Models include: Lever Hoist, Mechanical Puppet, Snapping Snake, Flapping Bat, Tower Crane, Draw Bridge, Marble Run, Balance Scales, Lever Crane, Triangulated Bridge. 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.