What are Blendies? Explore symmetry, balance and optical color mixing with a rebuildable, durable spinning top! Add color to parts using a set of pure primary color markers - red, yellow and process blue - to spin and optically “blend” secondary colors - orange, green and purple! This project kit is suitable for learners of all ages, ranging from PK to middle school.
This playful engineering bulk project pack features ready-to-build components for learners to create and keep. Designed for groups of up to 25 in small group classes, STEM event activity stations, or independent exploration, it's a perfect 30 to 45-minute screen-free activity with reusable components. Playful engineering extensions for older learners are available in our coaching guides.
This rebuildable, reusable, open-ended kit of parts offers learners the opportunity to explore the relationship between symmetry and asymmetry in spinning objects, and the unique nature of how we perceive color and light when an object spins quickly. Learners will creatively develop unique solutions to make a top spin for long periods of time, and change colors using color blocks and patterns. There are opportunities for learners to combine their projects to create bigger spinning tops, and create unique color mixing solutions.
What's in the pack?
This is a bulk-packed class set in a reclosable box. You'll receive each of the following in labeled reusable packages of 25:
Bundled sets of sturdy white paperboard shapes
Pack of wooden dowels
Special plastic connector pack.
Sets of bright primary color markers
Pack of learner build guides
Reclosable plastic storage bags
What do adults need to support?
This Spark has a coaching playbook available via our website, featuring educator-only videos, quick-start guides, slide decks and extensions so adults can quickly prepare and confidently play alongside their learners.
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