Description
Engino Discovering STEM Amusement Park Set: Build the London Eye, Merry-Go-Round & More, For Kids Ages 9+ (8 Models to Build)
Step into the exciting world of amusement park engineering with the Engino Discovering STEM Amusement Park Set. This advanced STEM construction kit combines large-scale motorized rides, mechanical engineering, and hands-on experimentation to help young builders discover the science behind some of the world's most iconic attractions.
Using an impressive 1,411 ENGINO components, children can build eight detailed models including a motorized London Eye, Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, and Booster Ride. Along the way, they explore essential engineering concepts such as gear ratios, torque, rotational motion, force versus speed, and planetary gearing through guided experiments and real-world applications.
Supported by theory lessons, quizzes, experiments, printed instructions, and interactive 3D building guides, this comprehensive STEM set transforms amusement rides into an engaging engineering laboratory where learning and creativity come together.
Key Features
- Build 8 engineering-inspired amusement park models
- Create large motorized rides including the London Eye, Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, and Booster Ride
- Explore gear trains, torque, speed ratios, rotational motion, and planetary gearing
- Includes motorized functions for realistic ride operation
- Features STEM curriculum with theory, experiments, and quizzes
- Interactive online 3D instructions through the kidCAD® Viewer app
- Develop engineering, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning
What's Included
- 1,411 ENGINO building components
- Motorized drive system
- Learning booklet with theory, experiments, quizzes, and instructions
- Printed instructions for 1 model
- Online kidCAD® 3D instructions for 8 models
- Double-action extraction tool for easy disassembly and rebuilding
Models Kids Can Build
- London Eye (Motorized): Recreate the famous observation wheel while exploring gear-driven rotation and structural stability.
- Ferris Wheel (Motorized): Learn how balanced rotation and support structures work together in large-scale rides.
- Merry-Go-Round (Motorized): Discover rotational motion and how gears create continuous movement.
- Booster Ride (Motorized): Explore pendulum motion, speed, radius, and rotational forces.
- Gearbox: Investigate gear ratios and how gears affect speed and power transmission.
- Experimental Crane: Learn the relationship between torque, lifting force, and speed.
- Carousel: Study gear trains, direction changes, and rotational mechanics.
- Planetarium: Simulate Sun-Earth-Moon movement while exploring planetary gearing systems.
Specifications
- Brand: ENGINO
- Series: Discovering STEM
- Model: Amusement Park Set – London Eye & Merry-Go-Round
- SKU: STEM56
- Recommended Age: 9+
- Pieces: 1411
- Models to Build: 8
- Printed Instructions: 1
- Online 3D Instructions: 8
- Motorized Models: 4
Learning Benefits
- Gear Ratio Mastery: Calculate and test gear ratios to understand how motion and speed are transferred.
- Torque & Force: Discover how gear systems trade speed for power in lifting and motion applications.
- Planetary Gearing: Explore the mechanics behind planetary gear systems through the Planetarium model.
- Engineering Design: Learn how large amusement rides are designed for stability and safety.
- Scientific Thinking: Apply theory through experimentation, observation, testing, and analysis.
- Hands-On STEM Learning: Connect physics and engineering principles to real-world machines and attractions.
Who It's For
- Kids ages 9+ interested in engineering, mechanics, and amusement rides
- Parents seeking advanced STEM learning experiences
- Teachers and homeschool educators teaching physics and mechanical engineering concepts
- STEM clubs and after-school enrichment programs
- Science fairs and engineering-focused educational projects
Important Notes
- Assembly required
- Only one model can be built at a time
- Includes theory lessons, experiments, quizzes, and guided activities
- Motorized functions included
- Adult assistance may be helpful for younger builders
- Follow included instructions for proper assembly and experimentation