Develops practical engineering skills
Kids assemble working models that illustrate real mechanical principles, like how a rack-and-pinion mechanism steers or how a blade clears snow, building hands-on understanding of machines.
Ages 8+
Mechanics: Antarctic Exploration
Science Museum: Build
$69.99
Description
The Antarctic Exploration engineering kit takes learners on a cool science-and-engineering adventure themed around the frozen landscapes of Antarctica. With 350 pieces and instructions to build 20 different models—from snowploughs and hovercraft to tracked vehicles, the kit makes mechanics tangible and fun.
The included app offers interactive 3D building guidance, so children not only construct models but also learn how levers, gears, steering systems and blades work. It’s a clever blend of play and STEM learning, perfect for young builders ready to dig into real mechanical thinking.
Educator Approved
Enhances problem-solving and sequencing skills
Following model instructions and switching parts to build different vehicles helps learners practise planning, logic and adaptation, skills that apply inside and outside STEM tasks.
Encourages curiosity about extreme environments and design
The Antarctic theme introduces why vehicles must be designed differently for ice, cold and snow, helping children connect mechanical design with environmental challenges.
Details
- Includes: 350 components, an illustrated manual, and an app with 3D interactive instructions to build 20 different vehicle models, such as a lorry, snowplough, tractor, and hovercraft.
- Box Dimensions: 451mm x 311mm x 70mm
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