6 Piece Pulley Set

How do you get a massive log from the ground to the den roof without straining yourself? Use a pulley, of course! This robust 6 Piece Pulley Set is an absolute must have for hands on science and practical design technology in the outdoor curriculum. The set allows children to experiment directly with mechanical advantage, making abstract concepts of force, effort, and simple machines instantly understandable. Watch their faces light up as they realise they can lift heavy objects using significantly less effort. This set is superb for collaborative learning, requiring children to work together to design, install, and operate the pulley systems, supporting rich communication and advanced problem solving skills.

Features

• Six Component Set: Provides enough pieces for building complex, multiple pulley systems for comparative testing.
• Durable Rope Included: Offers the necessary material for immediate setup and safe load bearing experiments.
• Robust Construction: Built to withstand the loads and continuous use required in outdoor engineering tasks.
• Smooth Running Wheels: Ensures the pulley mechanism works efficiently, clearly demonstrating mechanical advantage.
• Simple Attachment Mechanism: Allows children to easily secure the pulleys to beams or branches in the Forest School.

Benefits

• Science (S): Provides practical, hands on play of simple machines, force, and mechanical advantage.
• Design and Technology (DT): Encourages children to design and test functional lifting systems and joinery.
• Mathematics (M): Supports concepts of weight, measurement, distance, and ratio in a practical context.
• Communication and Language (C&L): Facilitates technical discussion, instruction giving, and collaborative planning.
• Problem Solving: Requires high level teamwork and iterative design to achieve a working solution.