Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst Kit
Description
- Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst Kit
- Encourages creativity and curiosity
- Fosters practical STEM learning
- Includes 50+ premium components
- Supports screen-free, hands-on projects
- Ages: 8+
The Tinkering Labs Electric Motors Catalyst Kit is an innovative educational tool designed to foster creativity and curiosity in students from grades 3 to 6. This kit provides a hands-on approach to learning engineering and mechanics, encouraging young minds to explore STEM concepts through practical problem-solving. It is designed to serve 1-2 students and includes over 50 premium components, offering 10 engaging challenges that inspire inventive thinking.
Unlike traditional kits, this product emphasizes challenges over instructions, allowing students to explore various ways to utilize the components. The kit includes real hardware and tools, some of which are custom-designed, while others are similar to those found in household appliances or hardware stores. This approach ensures that students can repeatedly create, dismantle, and recreate projects, enhancing their understanding and skills with each iteration.

The kit is screen-free, promoting an engaging and tactile learning experience without the need for digital devices. It also includes a supplemental curriculum to support educators in guiding students through the learning process. The absence of student data requirements ensures privacy and ease of use in educational settings.
Note: Ensure that children use the included safety glasses and follow the safety tips provided to prevent any potential injuries during use.
- 2x Electric Motor with Detachable Wires
- 1x Battery Pack with Switch
- 2x AA Battery
- 1x Wooden Chassis
- 12x Wooden Wheel in 6 Sizes
- 6x Wooden Connector in 3 Shapes
- 2x Metal Axle
- 4x Metal L-Bracket
- 10x Small Bolt with Wing Nut
- 2x Metal Spring
- 12x Bushing for Motor and Axle Connections
- 12x Rubber Band
- 1x Pair of Safety Glasses, Child Size
- 3x Washable Marker
- 1x Large 3-Foot Wide Paper Work Surface
- 1x Full-Size Phillips Head Screwdriver
- 1x Cloth Storage Bag
- 1x Clear-Top Metal Hardware Tin
- 10x Challenge Card
- 1x Clear Challenge Card Holder
- 1x Safety Tips Card
- 1x 22-Page Building Techniques Booklet
- Ages: 8+
- Serves 1-2 students
- Includes over 10 projects in one box
- Comes with a supplemental curriculum
- Features screen-free engineering
- Does not require student data
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