{"product_id":"rigamajig-simple-machines-workshop","title":"Rigamajig Simple Machines Workshop","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRigamajig Simple Machines Workshop\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\u003eWith the Simple Machines Workshop, kids can easily see all the Simple Machines Add-On Kit parts and pieces in one place, inspiring them to imagine the contraptions they can build! Workshops are interactive display units that establish a dedicated exhibit and play space, while a pegboard panel and bins enable gears, pulleys, cranks, axles, wing bolts, nuts, and rope to stay visible and accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for schools, children’s and science museums, libraries, community organizations, maker spaces, camps, recreation centers, STEM\/STEAM programs, or anywhere kids gather to play and learn!\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Notes and Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"headline-18-15638\" class=\"ct-headline r-heading--sm anchor-adjust\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore about \u003cspan id=\"span-20-15638\" class=\"ct-span\"\u003eSimple Machines Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"div_block-36-15638\" class=\"ct-div-block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"-product-description-14-15638\" class=\"oxy-product-description short-description oxy-woo-element\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds one Simple Machines Add-On Kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Machines Add-On Kit is sold separately or you may purchase the Workshop with Simple Machines Add-On Kit materials. See the pricing options above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 48” H x 30 3\/4” W x 12” D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic panel included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade and manufactured in the U.S.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome assembly on site required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreestanding unit – does not require attachment to walls or floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial grade materials and construction will withstand institutional use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple Machines Add-On Kit materials sold with Workshops do not come with mobile storage, e.g., duffle bags.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis product is an add-on and requires the components from the Rigamajig Basic Builder Kit. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rigamajig","offers":[{"title":"Workshop Only","offer_id":51177839427831,"sku":"RIG-17661","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Workshop with Materials","offer_id":51177839460599,"sku":"RIG-17662","price":4350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/9142\/1854\/files\/Rigamajig-Simple-Machines-Workshop-2-1.jpg?v=1789678094","url":"https:\/\/stemfinity.com\/products\/rigamajig-simple-machines-workshop","provider":"STEMfinity","version":"1.0","type":"link"}