Turn STEM learning into a game! The Tinker Wheel (8 up to 100-Pack) is a STEM / STEAM learning robot project for elementary students (age 6-10) that lets kids build their own spinning prize wheel while learning the fundamentals of electric circuits, DC motors, and push-button controls.
Students assemble a working motorized wheel, wire the circuit, and activate the spin using a push button. Once the electronics are complete, the real creativity begins—kids design their own wheel sections with prizes, challenges, or learning prompts.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool STEM lessons, makerspaces, robotics clubs, and family build time.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Range | 6–10 years |
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Build Time | 30–45 minutes |
| Power | Battery powered |
| Skills Learned | Circuits, motors, switches, creative design |
Next Generation Science Standards:
- K-2-ETS1 Engineering Design
- 3-5-ETS1 Engineering Design
- 4-PS3 Energy
What Kids Learn
- How DC motors convert electricity into motion
- How push buttons control circuits
- Basic electrical wiring and polarity
- Mechanical motion and rotational movement
- Creative design and customization
Kit Contents
- 8 to 100 x DC motors with easy to connect wires
- 8 to 100 x Push buttons with easy to connect wires
- 8 to 100 x AAA battery holders. (AAA batteries not Included)
- 8 to 100 x Cardstock spinning wheels
- 8 to 100 x Sets of boxes with decorative stickers
- 8 to 100 x Sets of decorative stickers
- 8 to 100 x Sets of double-stick foams
How To Build A Tinker Wheel:
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