Water Power: Rocket-Propelled Cars, Boats, and More - INSPIRE Research Institute for Pre-College Engineering - Purdue University

This toy is the perfect introduction for those interested in vehicle design; it allows users to build multiple vehicles while simultaneously exploring complex physics and science concepts in an accessible way.

Creating vehicles is a breeze when using the included guide. The user is encouraged to go beyond and design their own vehicles to address specific problems. The toy is structured but designed for open play, allowing users to engage with it for hours, fueled by imagination. 

 

Additionally, this toy is incredibly adaptable, letting users make vehicles as complex as they want. Overall, this toy allows children to practice concepts of engineering and spatial reasoning while promoting curiosity. - A. R. Miller, Purdue Reviewer

 

Framework Categories

Concepts of Engineers and Engineering (CEE)

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.