Early Simple Machines Set
other • 102 pcs
- Set number
- 9656-1
- Availability
- In production
- Pieces
- 102
- Original RRP
- $174.95
- Released
- 2008
- Theme
- Other
- Minifigures
- 2
- Barcode
- 5702014517516
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Where it came from
The Lego Education Early Simple Machines Set (9656) was developed to introduce foundational STEM concepts to primary school students, typically aged five and older. Released as part of the broader Lego Education portfolio, the set was designed to facilitate hands-on learning, allowing children to build functional models that demonstrate mechanical principles such as gears, levers, pulleys, and wheels and axles. By focusing on tangible, tactile interaction, the collection sought to move early engineering concepts from abstract theory to physical experimentation.
The design of the set reflects the characteristic aesthetic of Lego Education products from that era, utilizing a primary-colored palette and durable, chunky components intended for classroom durability. The set was created with the guidance of pedagogical experts to ensure it met educational curriculum standards, prioritizing ease of assembly so that students could quickly transition to testing the mechanical efficacy of their builds. It remains a staple in educational settings worldwide for its successful integration of play-based learning with core physics curriculum.
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