Simple Machines- Set of 5 Machines

by Learning Resources

Product Features

• Assembling and using machinery
• Features enough sturdy plastic pieces to build all 5 models at once
• Contains child-friendly directions for assembling and using a lever, wedge, pulley, inclined plane, and wheel and axle

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 9.5 x 4.3 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0012OKBK2
• Item model number: LER2442
• Our recommended age: 10 years and up
• Manufacturer recommended age: 6 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,295 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #95 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Science > Physics
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Budding engineers discover how machines make work easier. • Features enough sturdy plastic pieces to build all 5 models at once • Contains child-friendly directions for assembling and using a lever, wedge, pulley, inclined plane, and wheel and axle • Includes 8 rubber bands and 4 weights to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance

Product Description

Grades 4 & up. Build all 5 simple machines at once in science centers. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge all at the same time! Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5 g and two 10g), plus 8 included rubber bands to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Teacher's View, March 15, 2011

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Andy McCann (AURORA, IL, US) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Simple Machines- Set of 5 Machines (Toy)

I purchased this set to use in my fourth grade classroom. Simple machines are much easier to understand if students are able to experience them. This set allows that experience to a degree, but it just does not hold up to repeated use. Additionally, a few of the simple machines do not illustrate the concept as well as they could. Save your money and look for a different product.

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn building skills, January 20, 2012

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Love2Bmom - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Simple Machines- Set of 5 Machines (Toy)

Kids love putting together the 5 simple machines. They see examples of them everywhere in daily life, and have gained curiosity for the mechanics of how things work. Ties into all sorts of thematic learning, like laws of physics, or how they built the ancient pyramids. Fun bonding for kids and parents, creates a thirst for learning. Enjoy!