Garage Physics: Magic Blocks Kit

Explore fundamental mathematical concepts with this set of wooden blocks, designed to support learning across arithmetic, binary and ternary counting, unit measurement, and magic squares. With open-ended activities, this kit suits primary to high school students, making mathematical concepts more accessible through hands-on learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages logical reasoning and number sense development.
• Introduces arithmetic sequences, addition, subtraction, and unit conversions.
• Supports binary and ternary counting systems, useful for computer science.
• Provides an open-ended mathematical tool adaptable to different learning levels.

Classroom Ideas:

• Have students arrange blocks to create arithmetic sequences.
• Teach binary counting (0-15) and ternary counting (0-26) using the labelled blocks.
• Challenge students to form and solve magic squares.
• Compare different numerical patterns using the proportional block sizes.

Specifications:

• Kit includes:
  • 9 wooden blocks of proportionally staggered sizes
  • Sheet of labels
  • Instruction guide with experimental activities
• Supports learning areas: Mathematics - Number Theory, Arithmetic, & Patterns.
• Age suitability: 7+ years to high school.
• Please note: A pen is not included with this set.