Engineering Emporium™ Chain Reaction Kit

Engineering Emporium™ Chain Reaction Kit

• Pulleys (x3)
• Lever and Fulcrum
• Small Bucket
• 12” Hot Wheels Track (x7)
• Hot Wheels Track Connector (x10)
• Hot Wheels Car (x3)
• Spring (x1)
• Popsicle Sticks (x70)
• String (300 ft)
• Balloons (x7)
• Various Size Rubber Bands (x50)
• Wooden Blocks – Dominos (x50)
• Duct Tape (x1)
• Marbles (x15)
• Kids Scissors
• Chain Reaction Booklet

(Approximate values not exact) 

 What is the point of this kit?

We beleive in "learning by doing". By using this kit students learn how to solve complex problems and troubleshoot. 

How can this Engineering Emporium ™ Chain Reaction Kit be used for educational purposes?

We understand that many teachers have strict guidlines they have to follow. This site offers free worksheets that relate to many curriculum including motion & force, the scientific method, simple machines and gravity. For more flexible curriculum, there is the Rube Goldberg machine steps worksheet where you can draw out each step of your chain reaction.

https://www.engineeringemporium.com/pages/free-worksheet-pdfs

What is a Rube Goldberg Machine?

A Rube Goldberg machine is a mechanism made up of simple parts that work together in a chain reaction to accomplish a simple task at the end. They require creativity, ingenuity, and physics! 

Why get this kit?

This chain reaction kit demonstrates many different concepts of physics. We students at Iowa State University, developed worksheets and a booklet that work together to facilitate learning while having fun! This kit is ideal for introducing and reinforcing a basic understanding of physics as well as providing many hours of creativity. Become passionate for STEM!