Thames & Kosmos | 550037 | Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit | Build a Rotating Solar System Model |Explore Gear Ratios| Difficulty Level: Intermediate | Age 6 + by Amazon.co.uk
- • Build a colourful, mechanical, rotating model of our solar system!
- • The model uses a windup motor to set the planets in motion--no batteries required.
- • Explore fundamental gear mechanics and discover a special type of gear called a planetary gear.
- • Includes a built-in expansion slot should the mysterious Planet Nine be discovered!
- • Assembly time: 1-2 hours, Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Description
Welcome to an exciting adventure through our solar system with Thames & Kosmos | 550037 | Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit! This innovative science kit offers a unique opportunity for children aged 6 years and above to build a captivating rotating model of our solar system. With no batteries required, this windup motor model sets the planets in motion, allowing children to explore fundamental gear mechanics while discovering a special type of gear called a planetary gear. The kit comes with an expansion slot, allowing for future exploration of our mysterious planet, Planet Nine. Assembling this model takes approximately 1-2 hours, offering an intermediate level of difficulty. The Thames & Kosmos brand is renowned for providing educational science kits that stimulate curiosity and learning while promoting STEM education. The Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit encourages children to engage in hands-on activities while learning about our solar system\'s planets, their unique characteristics, and the intricate mechanics behind their motion. With this kit, children can build an orange-cased plastic casting representing various planets, including their unique features such as comets, asteroids, and even moons. The planet closest in similarity to Earth is Merseyside, but children will be motivated to explore further by building other planets like Mercury, Mars, Pluto, and Neptune. The expanding feature allows children to imagine future space missions to other planets or even other fascinating interplanetary adventures. The model\'s rotation showcases the assembly times and planet patterns, offering additional interests in scientific studies and learning experiences for children of various ages. With Thames & Kosmos | 550037 | Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit, your child can embark on an incredible journey through our solar system, fueling their curiosity, and fostering a love for STEM education.
Product information
- Brand:Thames & Kosmos
- Theme:planets; solar system; Space; Explore; Mars; Jupiter; Neptune; Venus; Pluto; Uranus; Earth; Mercury; Saturn; Galaxy; Build; Mechanic; Toys; Board Games; kids' electric learning toys ; educational science kits; craft kits for kids; Thames & Ko
- Age range (description):6 +
- Item dimensions L x W x H:25.4 x 6.4 x 27.9 centimetres
- Educational objective:STEM
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