Simple Machines Set - 63 Pieces

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Web ID: 7939152
Grades 4 and up. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they work. Modify machines with weights or rubber bands to explore effort, force and more. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.

  • Product Features

    • Children will enjoy learning about how these simple machines work
    • Explore effort, force, load, motion and distance
    • Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5 g and two 10g)
    • Includes 63 pieces and activity guide
    • Grades 4 and up
    • WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD–Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
    • WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Contains small parts. Not suitable for children under 3 years.
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    • Plastic
    • Wipe clean
    • Imported

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6 reviews
External reviewer
2 years ago

I recommend for those curious about how things work.

Bought as a Christmas present for eight year old grandson who was delighted.

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External reviewer
7 years ago

Keeper

My 10 year old son has a new fav building smart toy. The hard plastic construction is durable and snaps in place and stays in place. We love it!

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External reviewer
9 years ago

Great for cooperative learning

We used this in groups of 5 in my 4th grade class. Each student was able to create a machine with help from the group. After creating the machine, they used the activity cards- reading and answering the questions for that machine. I went around and checked their answers and then they moved on to the next machine. This is a great tool for understanding simple machines, student led learning, and cooperative learning. I would also recommend the activity cards that go with it.

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External reviewer
13 years ago

Great learning toy

We really loved this toy my son is 10 and he just learned about this is school. We had alot of fun playing with this.

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External reviewer
14 years ago

Hands-On Learning with Simple Machines!

I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review Simple Machines from Learning Resources! This really cool product has all the gears, widgets, and connectors (53 pieces in total!) to create 5 simple machines. How fun! I know when I taught third grade, we were required to discuss simple machines, and it was really hard to get the point across just from reading about them in the textbook. I wish I had had this product to complement my unit for sure!

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External reviewer
17 years ago

Great Product, but...

I have used this product in my classroom for the past two week and I absolutely love it. The only issue that I have is that the plastic bolts are very easily broken. Not a huge deal because I will just go to the hardware store to pick up some metal bolts, but I feel that these need to be a bit stronger. Thank You!

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