STEAM Labs: How Buoyancy Works ?
In stock
SKU: STL25
Award-winning snap-fit system: Build 3-90+ models per set.
Complete STEM pathway: Preschool to high school with compatible parts
Complete classroom solutions: With lesson plans & teaching resources.
Specifications
8+
Appropriate
Ages
98
Pieces
4
Models to
Build
2
Printed
Instructions
4
Online 3D
Instructions
Case Pack Details
Description
Description
The new STEAM LABS™ toybook series has been developed based on the latest pedagogical trend that incorporates “Arts” within the STEM wording. Even though art is an inherent part of the engineering design process, “A” puts emphasis on one of the highest brain functions of human beings, that of inspirational creativity. “Inspiration” has been the driving force behind all humanity’s masterworks, either inventions, architecture, music, painting or literature. STEAM LABS™ toybook series innovate further by bundling the toy with the Theory & Activity book on the outside of the box, shrink-wrapped together. Each set includes sheets of paper with pre-defined sketches which kids can paint, cut and attach on their models. The books explain the theory about the subject and include smart experimental activities that relate to each theme. These books come with our free Augmented Reality app (AR) that makes content much more engaging and entertaining!
For ages 8-12+
Buoyancy Forces Science Kit
Young engineers build 4 awesome sea vessels, including their own futuristic floating hotel, while exploring the science behind flotation and learning all about the amazing history of sea travel and trade with this hands-on STEAM building set.
When they’re done experimenting, kids can take off their hard hats and pick up their coloured pencils and decorate their very own snap-on skins.
Plus, young learners will get a coloured booklet with:
- a micro-history of sea trade with little-known facts
- a fun STEM experiment with a submersible
- the easy-to-master theory behind gravity, pressure, density and buoyancy forces
- a quiz to test their understanding of key STEM concepts
- easy-to-follow building instructions
- printable skins to practice their design skills
Need some inspiration? Use our interactive 3D building app on your desktop and build in virtual reality!
Engino STEAM toys are complete STEAM learning tools designed to prepare young learners for a lifetime of scientific discovery. For more information about our learning system, click here.
James Elwood, Austin, TX
The quality of the plastic and connectors is excellent. We’ve built and rebuilt the same set many times, and it still feels brand new.
Priya Nanda, San Jose, CA
We gave an Engino STEM kit as a birthday gift — it completely outshined the other toys! It keeps our son engaged for hours while teaching him valuable skills.
Ali Khan, Toronto, ON
The instructions are super clear and visual. My 8-year-old was able to build models all by himself within minutes. Great confidence booster!
Sarah Thompson, Chicago, IL
We tried several robotics kits before this, but Engino stands out. It’s not just plug-and-play — kids actually learn how the parts work.
Building
Score depends on the number of parts and connecting points The ENGINO building system has a patented design of the parts which allows connectivity of up to 6 sides simultaneously, while the unique extendable components lead to builds that were previously unthinkable, unleashing kids' creativity and imagination. Sets include printed step-by-step instructions for the main models, but also online through our kidCAD™ interactive app.
Mechanics
Score depends on the number of mechanical parts ENGINO Mechanics System consists of around 150+ different components, including new wheels and axles, beams and connectors and some impressive locking technologies, that are all ® compatible with the Classic ENGINO building system parts. With gears and pulleys models can be engineered to become functionable, by changing speed, direction of motion or torque!
Motors
Score depends on the number of motors The ability to animate technical models using motors is the first step before introducing Robotics. Motorized sets ® can bring your ENGINO inventions to life, offering young learners the ultimate engineering adventure.
Coding
Score depends on sensor's type and quantity Real robots need a controller with microprocessor and sensor inputs and ® various outputs. ENGINO 's patenting methodology of teaching coding starts with manual programming, moves on to virtual simulation, then to drag& drop flow diagrams and even to textual programming, powered by our KEIRO™ and ENVIRO™ software.
Theory
Score depends on amount of STEM/STEAM theory Even though theory learning is often limited to a sterile, mechanical memorization of textbooks, with ® ENGINO kids are engaged through colorful content enriched with interesting facts about the underlying technology which drives the models of each set.
Quiz & Activities
Score depends on number and complexity of exercises By solving fun exercises and quizzes, which are included in the educational ® booklet of most ENGINO sets, also available online, kids will be able to challenge their newly acquired knowledge and test what they have learnt!
Experiments
Score depends on number of experiments In order to foster scientific learning in childhood and get kids interested in learning about science, it is crucial to provide them with hands-on activities that they can explore on their own. Many sets incorporate innovative experimental activities that follow inquiry based learning whereby children can discover by themselves the technological or scientific principles relating to the set.
Open Projects
Score depends on the number and complexity of parts Kids are by nature endowed with inexhaustible imagination and creativity and parents are always looking for ways to enhance and cultivate these ® remarkable qualities. ENGINO system’s inherent design allows easy modification and reconfiguration of the models, empowering kids to engage in open-ended play, allowing them to envision and build their own ideas and not only those proposed by our research team!
Build future-ready skills with hands-on STEM learning
Learn 21st Century Skills with Engino
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Cognitive Skills
Enhance mental processes including attention, memory, and reasoning through engaging activities that challenge and develop thinking capabilities.
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Problem-Solving Thinking
Learn to identify, analyze, and solve complex problems using systematic approaches and innovative solutions.
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Engineering Thinking
Develop the ability to design, build, and optimize systems while understanding how things work and how to improve them.
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Scientific Investigation
Master the scientific method through observation, hypothesis formation, experimentation, and evidence-based conclusions.
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Computational Thinking & ICT
Break down complex problems into manageable parts and develop algorithmic thinking alongside digital literacy skills.
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Design Thinking, Creativity & Innovation
Foster creative problem-solving, innovative thinking, and user-centered design approaches to create meaningful solutions.
Logical Thinking Problem
Design Thinking
Innovation & Creativity
Scientific Method
Customer Reviews
Our boys (aged 10 and 5) both got lots from this set and enjoyed it enormously. The builds are really fun and make sense. There's loads of educational material to go with it too and it's not patronising or simplistic in it's presentation. Our 10 year old appreciated the tone. The materials are good, though there is some perishable paper parts. Good variation too with a choice of builds. We like this and will buy more from the series.
This is a fantastic set that really engages and makes learning fun.
There is a lovely booklet with history of sea and fun facts.
You get to make a body,sea vessel ,sail boat and lastly a submarine.
The booklet also explains science behind each experiment.
There is 3d viewer available to help build too!
The pieces are like legs bits and come with a extractor tool.
You can print more skins online aswell so could repeat its not a one time make. The only things you need you will easily find round the house and a empty 500ml bottle.
Fantastic learning without technology
My sons special needs and he found this very very interesting and even went off and did his own research and experiments.
The idea of this kit is you can build various structures using the kit provided to then do a science experiment. The pieces are well built and the connections are nice and tight, and the instructions (all pictorial) are clear. You can then go ahead and do the science experiment although perhaps some further science explanation would have been nice.
The only objection I have to this is I'm not sure how long it will continue to be enjoyed - it's not like Lego in that you can go and build your own structure (well, you can but there's not enough pieces to encourage so much creativity) and once you have done it will you do it again?
I think it's nice as a gift but just question how often it will be played with. In fairness it does come with at least 3 different projects so there's clever originality and engineering to encourage that.
- I got this for my 9 years old nephew who like to build things, and this is a fine kit for kids to build new things, be creative and innovative as well learn science. 2 in 1 benefits of the kit which is excellent.
- I got the buoyancy kit and it teaches the principle of floating, how boats floats on water and other applications, facts. A fine learning technique as well as to build it.
- 4 models can be build each different from the other. There are surface panels on which kids can draw and colour making it look attractive. Instruction manual provided to build. Kids learn to build better as they keep on doing it. Not too hard to assemble with the snap out system making it easy for kids.
- A fun and educational gift for kids to learn and create something new.
FAQs
What is the appropriate age to play with ENGINO?
The ENGINO system has been tested with children with the association of teachers and the department of Education of the University of Cyprus. It has been found that small models can be built even by 5 years old children. Bigger and complex models are more suited to 8-12 year olds, and our robotics and mega sets are targeting both youngsters and grown-ups as being more hobby items.
What if I lose some parts or manuals? Can I get replacements?
You can buy parts, instructions and books at a very low price from our online shop.
How is the quantity of parts compared to value for money?
Usually construction toys refer to the number of parts contained in a set as an indication of the set's building value. With ENGINO system this reference does not actually apply because the system is unique and the design of the parts allows multiple connectivity in all directions at the same time. As a result, there is no need for intermediate connectors between rods while ENGINO rods are also connectors! The ENGINO system can be described as a combination of the brick system and the spatial "connectors and rod" system. As of that, with ENGINO to build a model you only need around half the parts that you would require with any other conventional system! Furthermore, as ENGINO parts are bigger, the model is also bigger and more manageable. Parts are not easily lost and sets can combine together to create an infinite number of builds. Because the "number of parts" is actually misleading, we have introduced a new term called "connecting points" that indicates how many connections are possible with the particular parts contained in each set.
How many product ranges do you offer?
We offer 14 series that total to 85 products covering a wide range of price, age and choice.
INVENTOR BASIC SERIES- has been developed for maximizing creativity and imagination. In this range many different models can be created from a wide range of themes, from cars to motorbikes, from planes to cranes, from structures to machines, from animals to robots!
INVENTOR PRO SERIES- is the ultimate range and it is more suitable for intermediate and advanced users who literally play to invent! The models created with these sets are bigger and more elaborate and also incorporate technical features. The advanced motor included can be powered with the wired remote control, but it is also connectable to the ENGINO Solar panel and the new ENGINO Robotics Platform (ERP).
INVENTOR UPGRADE SERIES- has been created to allow users to expand their existing sets without having to buy the bigger sets at full cost. These lower upgrade sets begin from the 20 models set and cover each step up to 80 models set.
SOLAR POWER SERIES- uses photovoltaic panels to drive the various models and also have hybrid functions, in-line with the latest technological trends. Global warming and climate change has brought to our attention the need to save the planet by reducing carbon emissions.
MEGA STRUCTURES SERIES- demonstrates the ability of ENGINO to build huge models of impressive size and style. The series covers famous structures such as the Eiffel Tower and technological marvels such as the London Eye.
ECO BUILDS SERIES- is based on a new innovation of ENGINO toy system which connects sustainable beech wood with plastic. The use of wood reduces significantly the plastic parts and leads to more efficient recycling making this product an environmental friendly solution.
PICO BUILDS SERIES- is an ideal low cost entry to the award winning ENGINO toy system. With each set children can build a fully functional model with specialized colors to highlight the particular model.
PICO SPINNERS SERIES- is a new range of colorful spinners. Each set contains a special spinner support component, a printed color disk and a library of ENGINO parts. When all 4 sets are combined, 3 models of planes and helicopters can be assembled!
ENGINO ROBOTICS PLATFORM (ERP) is specially designed for younger children and takes into account the most modern pedagogical principles of learning. ERP intellectual development is approached as an upward expanding spiral in which children must constantly reconstruct the ideas formed at earlier levels with new higher order concepts acquired at the next level.
MECHANICAL SCIENCE SERIES- has been developed for schools and individuals who want to combine theory with practice. The series deals with the core subjects of mechanics and simple machines in a fascinating and enjoyable way, leading children to the attainment of knowledge through experiments and hands on activities. It also extends to cover other important science subjects such as structures, bridges, Newtons laws and renewable energy.
How ecological are ENGINO sets?
ENGINO pays much attention to the manufacturing and distribution of ecological products. All products are environmentally friendly because they can be recycled. ENGINO offers solar products where the motor is powered by solar panel instead of batteries. We have also launched the award winning series of Eco Builds which is based on a new innovation of ENGINO toy system connecting sustainable beech wood with plastic parts. The use of wood reduces significantly the plastic parts and leads to more efficient recycling, making this product an environmental friendly solution.