Astronaut Starter Kit - Complete Space Exploration Toy Set for Kids | STEM Educational Gift | Perfect for Birthday Parties & Space-Themed Events

Product Description

Astronaut Starter Kit

• Grades: K-12
• Number of Students: 1

Highlights:

Blast off into STEM learning with this astronaut starter kit! Build and launch a pair of model orbiter spaceships using the power of pumps. Paint a set of model planets, then construct a miniature solar system that really spins. Explore the ins-and-outs of space travel — from the history of space exploration, to the challenges of astronaut training, to amazing facts about life on the International Space Station. Ready for a space adventure that's truly out of this world?

Features:

• 3, 2, 1, blastoff - Set up a shuttle launch competition and see who can fly higher.
• Planetary Poster - Discover the size of (and distance to) our closest neighbors.

• Hands-on science - Explore our solar system through art + engineering

Curriculum or Lesson Topics:

• Space Flight
• The Solar System
• Scientific Exploration
• STEM Professions

Standard Alignments 

Next Generation Science Standards:

• Earth's Place in the Universe
  

Common Core State Standards:

• English Language Arts > Reading: Informational Texts

See more details regarding standards .

What’s Included:

• Engineering Challenges
  
• Step-By-Step Illustrated Instructions
  
• Quality Materials
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• 2 sets of orbiter pieces
• launch pad set
• 5 foam sheets
• 6 straws
• silicone tube
• hand pump
• elbow connector 
• 2 foam tubes
• base and platform
• pole
• 9 spacers
• plastic ball
• paint set and brush
• mess mat
• 8 foam balls
• 8 sticks
• 2 black rings
• 8 spinners
  
• poster