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Science & Technology Products

LEGO® DACTA Science & Technology products provide students 5 years old and up with dynamic, hands-on learning experiences in science, mathematics, and technology. These sets invite children to explore, discover, and "build" their own solutions to technology related problems. Our award-winning sets cover everything from Simple Machines to Computer Control.

Early Science & Technology

With our Early Science & Technology Sets, children as young as five examine the motion of wheels and axles, the meshing of gears, the hoisting power of pulleys, and the force of levers. These sets feature DUPLO sized materials, which are colorful, familiar, and easy to handle.

Mini-Series,
Introduction to Simple Machines

The Mini-Series provides children ages 7 and up with a hands-on introduction to individual simple machines concepts, including: Gears, Levers, Pulleys, and Wheels & Axles.

Simple Machines

With our Simple Machines Sets, students learn fundamental mechanical principles about gears, pulleys, and levers. Through hands-on activities, children explore gear mechanisms, examine the effects of friction, and discover how to transfer energy. For ages 9 and up.

Air Systems

With LEGO TECHNIC building elements and simple building instructions, students build a wide variety of working models using pneumatic devices. By operating a hand pump, students send compressed air to pneumatic cylinders, making parts of their models move. For ages 9 and up.

Motorized Machines

Bring the manufacturing plant into your technology classroom with LEGO DACTA ® Manufacturing Systems! Material Handling and Material processing provide the framework as students explore Mechanical Advantage, Transmission of Power, Friction, Ratio & Proportions, and Measuring. For ages 11 and up.

Computer Control

Using LEGO DACTA software, students create computer programs to control their LEGO models. The Intelligent House simulates the use of advanced technology in today's modern homes to increase security and comfort. With Control Lab, students use sensor feedback and on-screen buttons to control simple models such as a fan and more complex models such as a joystick operated wheelchair. For ages 10 and up.

PLEASE NOTE!

Some of the LEGO DACTA products mentioned on the LEGO Dacta WWW site may not be available where you live. Also, some products and product lines have different names in different countries.

If in doubt, please contact the LEGO Dacta distributor, or the LEGO sales company nearest you.




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