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Teacher Created Resources®
STEM Starters, Hydraulics
This activity kit challenges students to create a hydraulic-powered device. The essential pieces, plastic syringes, and vinyl tubing are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine how best to utilize their hydraulic system.
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- Age Group
- 8+ years
- Grade Level
- Grade 3-12
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- Clear Plastic
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Expected back in stock: Aug 3, 2026
This activity kit challenges students to create a hydraulic-powered device. The essential pieces, plastic syringes, and vinyl tubing are provided; it's up to the young scientists to determine how best to utilize their hydraulic system. Using the engineering design process students will create, evaluate, and redesign their simple machine until their objective is met. Includes enough materials to begin 6 hydraulic devices. 18 pieces total.
STEM Starters provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects. When combined with everyday items, these materials can be used to design and execute a project using creative exploration and the engineering design process. By approaching a problem or a challenge with this thought process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem-solve, and learn without the fear of making a mistake. Perfect for individuals or small groups.
STEM Starters provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects. When combined with everyday items, these materials can be used to design and execute a project using creative exploration and the engineering design process. By approaching a problem or a challenge with this thought process, children are able to make educated guesses, problem-solve, and learn without the fear of making a mistake. Perfect for individuals or small groups.
Key Features
- STEM Starters
- Provide students with essential tools to complete hands-on projects
- When combined with everyday items, these materials can be used to design and execute a project using creative exploration and the engineering design process.
- Hydraulics
Additional Supplies Needed to Operate
N
Age
8+ years
Balloon
No
Battery Included
N
Brand
Teacher Created Resources®
Color
Clear Plastic
Contains Aerosol
No
Contains Chemicals
No
Contains Pesticide/Herbicide/Fungicide
No
Contains a Circuit Board
No
Contains a Light Bulb
No
Contains a Marble
No
Contains a Small Ball
No
Contains or is a Small Magnet
No
Eco Friendly
No
Free Flowing Liquid
No
Grade
Grade 3-12
Has Warranty
No
Is a Marble
No
Is a Small Ball
No
Marketing / Educational Features
STEM
Material
Plastic
Media Mail Eligible
No
Product Series
STEM Starters
Registered with WERCS
N
Regulated by the US FDA
No
Sharp Points or Edges
No
Small Parts
No
Suitable for Consumption
No
Vendor
TEACHER CREATED RESOURCES
Variant-specific
Values that change between this product's variants.
| Attribute | TCR20881 (Pack 1) | TCR20881-2 (Pack 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Height (in) | 0.500000 | 1.000000 |
| Length (in) | 10.500000 | 10.500000 |
| Package Contains | Plastic syringes and vinyl tubing—are provided; Includes enough materials to begin 6 hydraulic devices. 18 total pieces. | 2 Sets (Each set: 18 total pieces, enough for 6 hydraulic devices) |
| Size | 10.5" x 7" x 0.5" | 10.5" x 7" x 0.5" |
| Weight (lb) | 0.44 | 0.88 |
| Width (in) | 7.000000 | 7.000000 |
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