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 . ...
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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 parts An 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
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