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Thames & Kosmos

Thames & Kosmos Motors & Generators Science Kit | 25 Guided STEM Experiment Lessons | 48 Page Color Student Guide | Grades 3-6 | Ages 8+ | Play & Learn | Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner

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Condition
New
Dimensions
13.1 x 2.6 x 8.9 in
Weight
0.02 kg
Material
Plastic , steel
Age Range Description
8+
Educational Objective
STEM
Sub Brand
thames
In the box
magnetsplasticwires

Features 5

  • Learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion
  • Explore how an electric generator converts motion into electricity
  • Observe the motor's inner working through its transparent plastic
  • Discover how magnetic fields relate to electric current

Description

665036 features: -Electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show the inside components. -Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works. -Reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-crank electric generator. -Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism. Category: -electronic learning. Minimum age requirement: -8 years and up. Dimensions: overall height - top to bottom: -13. 1 inches. Overall Width - side to side: -8. 9 inches. Overall depth - front to back: -2. 6 inches. Overall product weight: -1. 3 pounds. From the Manufacturer Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances, and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion, and how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show how the inside components work. Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works. Then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-crank electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism, and how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires, and a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears and drive-trains and how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and back again. The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments with step- by-step instructions.

Specs 25

Brand Name Thames & Kosmos
Age Range Description 8+
Educational Objective STEM
Sub Brand thames
Language English
Subject NON-CLASSIFIABLE
Set Name Motors and Generators
Number of Packs 1

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Top Amazon Reviews

This was a fun purchase!
I really enjoyed assembling this kit! It had exactly what I'd wanted -- gears, magnets and coil, and a working mini generator. The kit does do a good job of illustrating the principles involved, and in a manner way more engaging than what is typically used in schools!! Or in my schools, anyway. The booklet was also very interesting. Overall, I think this item would make an excellent gift for an intellectually curious recipient!! As for its compatibility with other kits, specifically electronics, that's a good question! It does mention hooking up more than one generator together, so you ought to ask, because obviously, duh, that would be awesome! Overall, a fun purchase! Definitely giftable in my opinion. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2021 by Susan
Excellent and intuitive
This is an amazing product that also comes with a great booklet to use in your child’s science curriculum. I love it and so does my son. The kit is intuitive and can be easily put together, and it works. Five stars.
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2023 by Scarlett Smith
Great tool for younger learners, not so great as they age.
This is a fairly simple product that can be assembled in no more than 2 minutes with older learners leading to a boredom factor with them. But for your pre teens this is a great way to help them understand various ways of creating energy. You can generate it by turning the crank around (somehow the fact that they are creating their own electricity keeps them from ever getting bored). Or you can tap into it by drawing from the battery case. Once your learners understand these ideas the authors have prepared a couple dozen ways of exploring their application to various situations. This product is a great way to introduce these concepts to your family. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022 by Proudmale
Nice manual/lessons
Great project (s) to do with my grandson. Nice explanations and instructions. Got to see how Tesla’s motors can be turned into generators.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024 by dk
Good set to introduce gears, transmissions, magnetism and electricity generator
Got this set to get my kid to understand some basic concepts. The experiments are easy to read and follow. My kid enjoys playing and experimenting with this set.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024 by Sandeep Kotagiri
Good for learning but cheaply made
The parts are easily breakable. My son loved it for the couple of hours he had it before the wires easily broke. Not really worth the money spent.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023 by Jade Dubzak
Love this kit so much I bought it twice.
This is a simple kit that really teaches a lot of important concepts with only a few pieces. Back in the 1980's my parents owned a business that sold and rewound electric motors. This kit clearly demonstrates how electricity can use magnets to make motion (electric motor) or use motion to make electricity (generator). My kids love it so much they keep squirreling away the parts to play with, and it disappears. I highly recommend this kit, even over the other science kits that try to teach electrical circuits and other concepts. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2020 by Austin James
Very Educational and Fun
Best and most cheapest product I could find to help me learn more about motors and generators. The generator/motor is also a handy tool to use, you can light up flashlight bulbs, charge batteries, and even do more experimenting with other electric-based components. The instruction booklet is also easy to read, but I did spend much time on it. I think anyone that enjoys electricity and learning how it works will enjoy this kit. The most fun is when you connect the motor/generator to an RC motor and watch it spin. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014 by Broughtvulture
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