{"product_id":"rigamajig-basic-builder-kit-copy","title":"Rigamajig Simple Machines Add-On Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRigamajig Simple Machines Add-On Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e PreK-6\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Simple Machines Add-On Kit enables young collaborators to mechanize their Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit, making simple or complex systems that exemplify the principles of mechanics, direction, and force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated and designed from educators’ feedback, our Simple Machines Add-On Kit expands the Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit to provide an additional perspective and range of STEAM-based discovery, tinkering, and exploration!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurriculum or Lesson Topics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimple Machines \u0026amp; Mechanical Advantage:\u003c\/b\u003e How inclined planes, pulleys, gears, wheels, and axles work together to make work easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirection and Transfer of Force:\u003c\/b\u003e How rotational energy, linear motion, and tension are transferred through mechanical links, pulleys, and belts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSystems \u0026amp; Mechanization:\u003c\/b\u003e Converting static wooden structures built with the base kit into dynamic, moving systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEngineering Design Process:\u003c\/b\u003e Iterative building, troubleshooting mechanical friction, testing gear ratios, and optimizing simple contraptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhysics \u0026amp; Motion:\u003c\/b\u003e Fundamental principles including cause and effect, gravity, torque, velocity, and leverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains 78 parts, including gears, racks, pulley wheels, pulley belts, axles, cranks, handles, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes and Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an add-on to the Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit. This item is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with Rigamajig Junior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rigamajig","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51097165496567,"sku":"RIG-130","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/9142\/1854\/files\/Rigamajig-Simple-Machines-Loose-Parts-3-1.jpg?v=1788282419","url":"https:\/\/stemfinity.com\/products\/rigamajig-basic-builder-kit-copy","provider":"STEMfinity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}