{"product_id":"smithsonian-jet-works","title":"Smithsonian Jet-Works","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmithsonian Jet-Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrades: \u003c\/strong\u003e3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Students: \u003c\/strong\u003e1–2 students per kit; pairs are recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Lessons: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A — no fixed lesson count specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHours of Content: \u003c\/strong\u003eApproximately 2–4 hours, estimated for assembly, testing, and discussion\u003cbr\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\u003eTake flight into the world of aviation engineering with the Smithsonian Jet-Works Kit, an immersive STEM experience that lets kids build a functioning model jet engine from the inside out. Step-by-step illustrated instructions guide young engineers through assembling turbine fans, gearing mechanisms and a motorized drive system that demonstrates how real jet engines produce thrust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce complete, flip the switch to activate spinning turbine blades and glowing light effects that simulate the internal ignition and airflow of a real engine. The transparent casing allows full visibility so kids can study movement, rotation speed and airflow patterns while learning what makes airplanes fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for classrooms, homeschool STEM lessons, science fairs or weekend building fun, Smithsonian Jet-Works encourages hands-on experimentation and mechanical understanding. 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