Mechanical Hand

Lower Age: 8
Upper Age: 14
Website: https://smartivity.com/products/smartivity-mechanical-hand
Price: $41.00
Year Added: 2024
Amazon URL: https://www.amazon.com/Smartivity-Educational-Construction-Instructions-Engineering/dp/B07XTKJXPT
Mechanical Hand
Are you looking for a hands-on toy that a children can build themselves? The Mechanical Hand by Smartivity is an engaging wooden puzzle that guides children through detailed step-by-step instructions to build a fully functional mechanical hand. With its intricate construction, this toy is perfect for young builders eager to dive into engineering. The kit includes wooden pieces and rubber bands needed to assemble the gears and mechanical systems, showcasing the complexity of how these components work together. Building the Mechanical Hand is not only a fun activity but also an educational experience, providing insights into the fascinating world of mechanics! -Reviewer Daisy Coble

Framework Categories

Concepts of Engineers and Engineering (CEE)
Engineering Thinking (EThink)
Processes of Design (POD)
Engineering Tools and Processes (ETool)

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