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Construction Materials Resource Pack
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https://www.tts-international.com/construction-materials-resource-pack/1052921.htmlProduct Code: 708-SN47158
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Why you'll love this product
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Extensive Components
Huge set of over six thousand components for D&T and STEM activities, including Jelutong wood, dowels, pulleys, gears, and various types of wheels.
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Versatile Use
Ideal for construction activities and exploring mechanisms. Includes materials for building structures and understanding mechanical systems like gears and pulleys.
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Variety of Materials
Contains components in different sizes and materials, such as MDF, plastic, and card wheels, as well as wooden matchsticks and lolly sticks.
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Supports Experiments
Includes essentials like modelling wire, tubing, and balloons for pneumatic and air power experiments, making it versatile for various educational activities.
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Key Stage 1 & 2
Supports Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Design & Technology aims, helping children select and use a wide range of materials and understand mechanical systems.
Construction Materials Resource Pack
This extensive kit includes over 6000 components, including dowels, for D&T construction and mechanism projects.
Overview
Contains Jelutong wood, dowel, pulleys, gears, wheels, and other resources for diverse D&T and STEM projects.
This resource pack addresses the need for comprehensive D&T materials by offering over 6000 components. It includes Jelutong wood, which is simple for children to drill and saw, catering to different skill levels. The pack supports the UK curriculum, especially in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Design & Technology, helping children select and use various materials and components according to their properties.
Pulleys, gears, and axles in the kit aid the exploration of mechanical systems, showing how sizes and numbers of teeth affect speed and power. This aligns with the curriculum objectives to build stronger, stiffer, and more stable structures.
Additionally, items like modelling wire, tubing, and balloons facilitate experiments in pneumatics and air power, ensuring that teachers have all necessary tools for engaging and educational STEM activities.
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Supports the National Curriculum
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Make
Select from and use a wide range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their characteristics.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 1, Technical Knowledge
Build structures, exploring how they can be made stronger, stiffer and more stable.
Design & Technology, Key Stage 2, Make
Select from and use a wider range of materials and components, including construction materials, textiles and ingredients, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
