Publisher's Synopsis
There are people in the world that make nothing. So wouldn't it be great to make something that helps them make nothing? Introducing THE NOTHING MACHINE! This is a machine that you can build that actually makes nothing at all. Though it does not produce anything, this machine does have a function and that is teaching kids how machines work. This book will teach kids the fundamentals of mechanics as they build THE NOTHING MACHINE from scratch with the instructions and pre-sized cut-out parts included inside. Kids will have hours of fun putting together the gears, shafts, and other parts to build a machine that makes nothing. This hands-on paper model-building kit will also give kids an awesome engineering experience allowing them to learn the basics of mechanics while immersing themselves in a very fun STEM activity.
WHAT WILL BE LEARNED The Fundamentals of the mechanics of machine partsAn understanding of the value of trial and error when building a machine
The value of patience in the machine-building process
How to apply mathematical concepts such as proportion
How to use measurement and estimation
The process of building and testing a machine
Problem-solving when a machine does not work correctly
How machine parts fit and work together
How to read and follow instructions to complete a task INCLUDED: Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions
Pre-sized cut-out paper machine parts
Lesson on driver and follower gears
Illustrated frame fabrication instructions
Ideas section to draw concepts
Actual scale design & layout plan
3D Assembly diagram illustration
Certificate of Excellence Award
QR code link to downloadable spare parts