The Early Simple Machines set features a brick assortment and eight double-sided, full-colour building instructions. The set includes gears, levers, pulleys, and wheels and axles, as well as a plastic punch-out sheet with eyes, sails, scales and wings.

Use this set with the accompanying curriculum pack to conduct full lessons, extension activities, and problem-solving tasks. The support materials provided in this curriculum pack include teacher guidance and pupil worksheets.

Key learning values

Exploring basic mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulleys, wheels and axles
Investigating force, buoyancy and balance
Solving problems through design
Working with others and sharing findings