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This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Design a catapult Experiment with the catapult – What is the force needed to reach the furthest distance? Steps: Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+

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Skyscraper

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Can you use only 10 spools and 11 blue rods to build a highest building that can stand alone Use any combination of spool and rod to create a skyscraper. Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking...

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The Great Escape and Run Away

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the kids explore with inclined plane s, wheel and axle. 2. Explore the basic condition to allow the girl to slide from one side to another 3. Explore the basic condition to make the girl slide safely without falling down along the way. Steps: Great...

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Ferris Wheel

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn that complex machines like a ferris wheel makes use of the simple machine – wheel and axle. 2. Incorporate gear train into ferris wheel, the wheel is turning when we turn a small handle! (Transfer the force of turning the handle to turn the wheel)...

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Crane and Dump Truck

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Steps: Crane Dump Truck Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking hazard, intended for ages 6+

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Spinning Wheel

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Make a spinning wheel from the Sun and planet gear model. 2. Learn to know how the Sun and planet gear model in apply in our daily life. Steps: Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains small pieces and may be a choking...

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Sun and Planet Model

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to know that the Earth revolves around the Sun and rotates by itself at the same time. The Moon also turns around the Earth and rotates by itself at the same time. 2. Learn to use Noggin BuilderZ to construct a Sun and planet gear model. Steps: Sun...

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Change of Direction

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: Ask the kids to take note: When there is 1 idler gear, if the DRIVER gear turns clockwise, what is the direction of the FAN? (clockwise or counterclockwise) When there are 2 idler gears, if the DRIVER gear turn clockwise, what is the direction of the FAN? (clockwise...

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Gear Train

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Construct many little gear models 2. Connect the little gear module using 2 end pins 3. Join as many little gear models to become a gear train, it can be joined in different directions Steps: When there are more than 2 gears, the gears in between is called...

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Gear Down

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: With the DRIVER as green gear 12T and DRIVEN as red gear 36T The GEAR RATION is 1/3 (green gear makes 3 turns and red gear only makes 1 turn) SPEED is 3 times slower TORQUE is 3 times more (use less effort to drive heavy load) Gearing Down reduces speed and...

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Gear Up

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: With the DRIVER as red gear 36T and DRIVEN as green gear 12T The GEAR RATION is 3/1 (red gear makes only 1 turn and green gear makes 3 turns) SPEED is 3 Times slower TORQUE is 3 Times Less Gearing Up increases speed and reduces torque GOING DOWN HILL LOAD is...

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Introduction to Gears

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn what is a gear 2. Learn how to name the gears by its number of teeth 3. Learn how to name a gear (Driver, Driven, Idler Gear) by its position in a gear train 4. Learn how to increase, reduce speed, change direction with gears 5. Learn how...

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Wheel and Axle

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Wheel and Axle Basics Objectives: A wheel and axle has 2 parts to it. The wheel, and the axle! The axle is a rod that goes through and locks to the wheel. It rotates along with the wheel. This lets the wheel turn . A wheel and axle helps to move objects in 2 ways If we turn...

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Lever

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: A lever is basically a long stick that you push or pull against a pivot (fulcrum) to move something. A lever lets you move something heavy (lift load with less effort) or make something go fast We use levers in so many of our daily life activities. There are 3 types...

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Flag Pole

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to know the things that use pulleys in our daily life. 2. Learn to make a flag pole using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Explore different ways of making a flag pole. 4. Use imagination and creativity to design your own unique flag pole. 5. Artistic...

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Inclined Plane Tower

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Steps: Use tape to secure the square sponge to the tower if it drops off. At the same time, drop one disc or a coin from the tower and drop one next to the tower, which one will reach the ground first? What is the reason? Why would we want to reduce the force...

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Inclined Planes

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: An inclined plane is a flat surface that is sloped It takes less effort to move or lift something higher. The amount of work is the same: more force x shorter distance = less force x longer distance It will be harder to push a rock up a steep slope, so using a less...

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Simple Machines

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the Kids learn about simple machines 2. Learn how simple physics helps make everyday life easier. 3. Explore a few types of simple machines: inclined plane pulley lever wheel and axle 4. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct some simple machines and...

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Advanced Family Members

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ advanced activity book Objectives: 1. Let the kids name the new family members (parts) 2. Explore with the new family members. 3. Learn how to connect with other family members 4. Use creativity and imagination to construct simple items with the new family members. Parts Used: Blue Gear Connector Flexible...

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Counting

Learning how to count becomes more fun when using toys to help. Choose pieces from your Think-EEZ kit. Count out five of one item and ten of another and so on depending on what the highest number you are going to. Count them out loud for the child then have them count with you. Keep practicing until they can count the pieces with out any assistance. You...

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Scooter

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Scooter Objectives: Stimulate, inspire and nurture creativity Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Handles 2. Seat 3. Wheels Steps: Using Noggin BuilderZ pieces and imagination build a scooter and make the scooter elaborate and high tech. Some ideas are shown below Antenna...

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In The City

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Landmarks Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the problems...

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In The City- Petronas Towers

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Petronas Towers Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and...

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In The City- Taipei 101

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Taipei 101 Objectives: 1. Understand that there are different landmarks in cities around the world 2. Be able to observe and tell the distinctive features of the landmark. 3. Discuss about the advantages and disadvantages (for example, what are the benefits and the...

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Dream World- Pirate Ship

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Pirate Ship Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate...

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Dream World- Ferris Wheel

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Ferris Wheel Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate...

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Dream World- Bumper Cars

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Bumper Cars Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate...

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Dream World- Rotating Ride

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Rotating Ride Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate...

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Dream World- Swing Ride

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Swing Ride Objectives: 1. Make the different types of rides in amusement parks. 2. Discuss the safety precaution while playing in the amusement park. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct different rides and games 4. Artistic demonstration – beautify and decorate the...

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Animal Farm

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things and...

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Animal Farm- Peacock

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Peacock Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living things...

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Animal Farm- Duck Family

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Duck Family Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living...

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Animal Farm- Tractor Trailer

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Tractor Trailer Objectives: 1. Learn to notice the characteristics of animals 2. Construct the animals showing their distinctive characteristics using Noggin BuilderZ. 3. Ability to distinguish features of the animal constructed 4. Learn that all animals are living...

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My House- Kitchen

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Plate Holder Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Slots to hold plates 2. Open, cross design Parts Used: 12 red rods 12 blue rods 4 yellow rods 14 spools 5 pins Steps: Using the pieces and knowledge, make the figure shown below Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may...

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My House- Living Room

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Home Theater Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Large LCD screen 2. Stereo speaker each on left and right 3. DVD player and AV system 4. Table to hold equipment and storage purposes Steps: Using the pieces you’re familiar with, build a home theater that looks like the figure...

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My House- Study Room

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Stationary Holder Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Compartment to hold stationary and other items. Parts Used: 20 blue rods 7 red squares 12 spools Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Remember: colors of rods and other pieces may vary kit contains...

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My House- Bedroom

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Bunk Beds Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Upper bed 2. Lower bed 3. Ladder to climb up Parts Used: 4 green rods 5 blue rods 2 yellow rods 8 spools red rectangle foam 5 red rods 12 holders 4 rubber pins 4 heads Steps: Upper Bed 1. 2. 3. Lower...

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My House- Dining Room

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Teapot and Teacups Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Pot with long spout, handle and lid 2. Cups with handles Parts Used: 18 double pins 13 spools 6 holders 2 blue rods 1 rubber pin 1 disc Steps: For teapot 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. ...

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My House- Playroom

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Game Table Distinctive Characteristics: 1. Table 2. Chair Parts Used: 2 blue rods 2 green rods red rectangle foam 4 pins 3 double pins 3 discs 7 spools Steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remember: colors...

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Inside My House

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn and name household items. 3. Learn to tell the characteristics of an item. 4. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct items found in the house. 5. Use imagination and creativity to design models that you want to place in your house. 6. Artistic...

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My House

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Learn to draw a plan of a house. 2. Learn the items in different places of the house like oven and refrigerator in the kitchen, bookshelf in the study room, etc. 3. Use Noggin BuilderZ to construct items found in the house. 4. Use imagination...

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3D Shapes and Games

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Build basic shape of triangle and square. 2. Explore other geometrical shapes that can be derived from basic triangles and squares. 3. Let the kids understand that many things around us have basic geometrical shapes. 4. Use imagination and creativity...

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Square Shapes

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Objectives: 1. Build basic shape of triangle and square. 2. Explore other geometrical shapes that can be derived from basic triangles and squares. 3. Let the kids understand that many things around us have basic geometrical shapes. 4. Use imagination and creativity...

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Meeting New Family Members

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ intermediate activity book Let’s start by introducing the new family members Ball Pin Double Pin ...

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Photo Frame

This activity was taken from the Noggin BuilderZ beginner activity book To build a photo frame with Noggin BuilderZ, you’ll need: 4 spools 2 disc pins 4 holders 1 disc 2 red rods 3 green rods 1. Make 4 lollipops, 2 with green rods inserted into the side of a spool, another 2 with red rods inserted into the center hole of a spool 2. ...

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Tic Tac Toe

We used the large green toobeez attached with balls to make a tic tac toe board. then to play the game, use the balls as O’s and 2 small green toobeez laid on top of each other to make X’s. Some additional ideas to make this work for a large group of kids would be to put them on teams. Designate what team they are on( by a colored sticker...

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Active Listening

Active listening and hearing are two different things. Hearing is to realize there was a noise, but to actively listen means that you were thinking and interpreting the noise. It is analytical and requires discerning what you heard and what it meant. This can be done in groups of 2 or more as long as there are enough pieces to use. The speaker...

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PolyYurts

After learning all about polygons, polyhedrons and Sierpinski Triangles, we can move onto a new fun shape: PolyYurts! Start with a polygon shape as the base (help as needed – great time to talk about what makes it a polygon!), and let the kids problem-solve how to build up from there. For example, a HexaYurt would start with a hexagon as the...

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