STEM AMUSEMENT PARK SET: London Eye and Ferris Wheel

The main attractions of amusement parks are often the exciting fast rides or the romantic, slow wheels that offer spectacular views from above. Get the AMUSEMENT PARK SET and learn about these wonderful places where children and adults spend countless hours of fun worldwide! This set includes one geared motor to power four large-scale models of amusement rides: Ferris wheel, London Eye, merry-go-round and booster ride. The set comes in a convenient plastic storage tub with lid for easy storage. Additionally, you can experiment with gears by building four smaller models such as a gearbox, an experimental crane, a carousel and a planetarium. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge! Conduct thorough experiments and discover:
- how the gear's diameter affects force and speed;
- how to calculate gear ratio even for complex assemblies;
- how to use gears to change the direction and plane of motion.

The DISCOVERING STEM™ series was developed by qualified teachers and academics, following the latest pedagogical trends in order to combine theory with practice. The series deals with the core subjects of STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics - in a fascinating and enjoyable way. Each package includes a comprehensive activity booklet, covering a broad area of subjects: Mechanics and Simple Machines, Structures, Newton’s Laws, Renewable Energy and even Programmable Robotics! The combined packages of Simple Machines and Physics Resource Master Set include 5 and 8 activity booklets respectively.