LEVER, SINGLE KIT

The lever kit teaches students through hands-on design, construction, testing, and design iterations. Create the structure with the highest strength to weight
ratio to win this engineering competition! A great way to teach middle school students basic engineering and to learn iteration by studying failure, or teach high school students basic statics, free body diagrams, failure modes, and member sizing calculations while complying with STEM education standards. Includes materials and tools for constructing levers; instruction manual with sample calculations, basswood members, balsa members, adhesive, adjustable cutters, and base material. An ideal training kit for Science Olympiad and other building competitions. Required: electric drill and bit.
Grades 6-12