Interlox STEM Set

The Interlox STEM Mega Set is an innovative educational tool that allows students to learn about basic mechanical elements and engineering fundamentals through creative construction. This versatile set is ideal for both primary and secondary school students, aligning with the STEAM approach to learning by integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. The set encourages hands-on exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

The set includes various components like Interlox Squares, Discs, and plastic leaves, enabling students to create buildings, robots, animals, and other imaginative structures. With no hardware or tools needed, learners can simply clip the pieces together to develop a strong understanding of design, symmetry, and engineering principles.

Benefits for Educational Use:

• Enhances STEM learning: Encourages the development of engineering, math, and design skills.
• Promotes creative thinking: Students can build and design their own constructions while exploring colour, symmetry, and balance.
• Hands-on learning: No tools required, making it easy for students to engage in practical learning experiences.
• Supports teamwork and social skills: Ideal for group work, fostering communication, collaboration, and perseverance.
• Sustainability focus: Made from recycled plastic, promoting environmental awareness in students.

Classroom Ideas:

• Design Challenges: Assign students to design and build a structure within a set time, challenging them to apply engineering principles.
• Colour and Light Exploration: Use the translucent discs on a light table to teach about light, colour mixing, and symmetry.
• Create a Working Model: Have students build moving or interactive models to demonstrate basic mechanical functions.
• Cross-curricular Projects: Integrate the set with art and math lessons, where students create aesthetically pleasing structures while calculating dimensions.
• Group Problem Solving: In small teams, students can collaborate to solve construction challenges, developing problem-solving and communication skills.

Kit Contents:

• 96 recycled plastic leaves (each 4cm x 6cm)
• 10 building cards for inspiration
• Interlox Squares and Discs in multiple vibrant, translucent colours
• No hardware or tools necessary for assembly

Age Range: Suitable for primary and secondary school students.

Safety Information: Recommended for ages 5+. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts.