Newton's Apple: Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot
| Lower Age: | 8+ |
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| Website: | https://store.thamesandkosmos.com/collections/8-to-10/products/newtons-apple-tightrope-walking-gyrobot |
| Price: | $29.95 |
| Year Added: | 2023 |
| Amazon URL: | https://tinyurl.com/247nuca4 |
Has your child ever wondered how rockets steer, plane controls work, or space telescopes maintain their position? The gyroscope, the amazing technology behind all of these inventions, is a great introduction to complex machinery to any child. The Tightrope-Walking Gyrobot by Thames and Kosmos uses a motorized gyroscope to walk along thin objects including the edges of rulers, ropes, and anything else you dare to try. Accompanied by a detailed manual, users gain knowledge about gyroscopes and the roles they play in our world, as well as the physics behind them. This toy is a great choice for any user looking to improve their physics knowledge, practice spatial and logical reasoning, and learn more about the technology around them. ― A.R. Miller, Purdue Reviewer
Framework Categories
Processes of Design (POD)
Engineering Thinking (EThink)
Issues, Solutions, and Impacts (ISI)
Spatial Reasoning
Moore, T.J., Glancy, A.W., Tank, K.M., Kersten, J.A., Smith, K.A., & Stohlmann, M.S. (2014). A framework for quality K-12 engineering education: Research and development. Journal of Precollege Engineering Education Research, 4(1), 1-13.
It should be noted that this toy requires assembly using fine motor skills that may be challenging for younger users without significant help from a trusted adult.