Simple Machines Activity Card Set

The Simple Machines Activity Card Set corresponds directly to the Simple Machines Set. With these 20 double-sided interactive cards, kids, parents, teachers, etc. will be able to actively engage in a team setting to understand the mathematical principles behind simple machines. The activity cards not only teach these concepts, but they also provide further learning by suggesting alternative activities. Children will get an in-depth understanding of the five simple machines and how they apply to many engineering methods. Being able to identify how simple machines can benefit the way we design the world around us is a major concept kids will enjoy learning about through the instruction of this activity card set.

 Engineering thinking and design practices the gift encourages children to do or learn about: Define a problem, learn about the problem, make observations, try the solution, create the prototype or process, test the solution, analyze the solution, redesign the solution, communicate the solution, refine ideas, recognize patterns

 Engineering text or context explicitly provided by the gift: A problem, a user, basic design ideas

 Additional practices and skills needed by engineers that were addressed by the gift: Spatial reasoning, critical thinking, creative thinking, designing, problem solving

Ages 9+

Product Code: LER 7442