Little Inventors’ Workshop
Fun building projects inspire young inventors to create simple machines and explore basic engineering.
Description : Little inventors are introduced to basic engineering and problem‑solving through playful projects that encourage building, tinkering, and creative exploration with simple tools and materials.
Category : Science
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Building Blocks of Science
Section 1: Basic Scientific Observation
- Lesson 1: Discovering the World Around Us
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering the World Around Us
- Lesson 2: Observing Nature’s Clues
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Nature’s Clues
Section 2: Introduction to Everyday Tools
- Lesson 1: Getting to Know Simple Tools
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Getting to Know Simple Tools
- Lesson 2: How Tools Help Us Build
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Tools Help Us Build
Section 3: Exploring Materials
- Lesson 1: Touch and Feel: Different Materials
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Touch and Feel: Different Materials
- Lesson 2: Sorting and Grouping Materials
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Sorting and Grouping Materials
Section 4: Safety First
- Lesson 1: Keeping Safe in Our Workshop
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Keeping Safe in Our Workshop
- Lesson 2: Learning About Safe Practices
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning About Safe Practices
Section 5: Hands-on Building
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Structures with Blocks
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Structures with Blocks
- Lesson 2: Crafting with Everyday Materials
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Crafting with Everyday Materials
Module 2: Simple Machines
Section 1: Introduction to Levers
- Lesson 1: What Is a Lever?
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Lever?
- Lesson 2: Balancing and Lifting with Levers
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Balancing and Lifting with Levers
Section 2: Pulleys and Their Uses
- Lesson 1: Discovering How Pulleys Work
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Discovering How Pulleys Work
- Lesson 2: Using Pulleys in Play Projects
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Using Pulleys in Play Projects
Section 3: The Magic of Wheels and Axles
- Lesson 1: Exploring Wheels and Axles
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Wheels and Axles
- Lesson 2: Rolling Fun with Wheels
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Rolling Fun with Wheels
Section 4: Inclined Planes and Ramps
- Lesson 1: What Is an Inclined Plane?
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: What Is an Inclined Plane?
- Lesson 2: Creating Simple Ramps for Play
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Simple Ramps for Play
Section 5: Combining Simple Machines
- Lesson 1: Building Projects with Simple Machines
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Building Projects with Simple Machines
- Lesson 2: Fun with Movement and Mechanics
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Fun with Movement and Mechanics
Module 3: The Marvel of Movement
Section 1: Exploring Motion
- Lesson 1: What Makes Things Move?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Makes Things Move?
- Lesson 2: Observing Movement in Our World
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Observing Movement in Our World
Section 2: Balance and Stability
- Lesson 1: Understanding Balance in Nature
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding Balance in Nature
- Lesson 2: Fun with Balancing Acts
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Fun with Balancing Acts
Section 3: Action and Reaction
- Lesson 1: Discovering Pushes and Pulls
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Discovering Pushes and Pulls
- Lesson 2: Exploring Cause and Effect Through Play
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Cause and Effect Through Play
Section 4: Building Moving Models
- Lesson 1: Creating Simple Moving Toys
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Moving Toys
- Lesson 2: Testing Our Moving Creations
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Testing Our Moving Creations
Section 5: Team Projects in Motion
- Lesson 1: Collaborative Building Challenge
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Collaborative Building Challenge
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Moving Projects
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Moving Projects
Module 4: Exploring Energy in Everyday Life
Section 1: Discovering Energy
- Lesson 1: What Is Energy?
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is Energy?
- Lesson 2: Energy Around Us at Home and School
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Energy Around Us at Home and School
Section 2: Light and Sound
- Lesson 1: Playing with Light: Shadows and Colors
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Playing with Light: Shadows and Colors
- Lesson 2: Making and Listening to Sounds
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Making and Listening to Sounds
Section 3: Introduction to Simple Circuits
- Lesson 1: Building Basic Circuits with Batteries
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Building Basic Circuits with Batteries
- Lesson 2: Lighting Up: Bulbs and Sparks
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Lighting Up: Bulbs and Sparks
Section 4: Exploring Wind and Nature
- Lesson 1: Discovering Wind Energy in Nature
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discovering Wind Energy in Nature
- Lesson 2: Building a Simple Wind Toy
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Building a Simple Wind Toy
Section 5: Imagine and Invent
- Lesson 1: Using Energy to Create Fun Projects
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Using Energy to Create Fun Projects
- Lesson 2: Our First Inventors’ Showcase
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Our First Inventors’ Showcase
Module 5: Inventors’ Big Ideas
Section 1: Dreaming of Inventions
- Lesson 1: What Is an Invention?
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is an Invention?
- Lesson 2: Sparking Ideas with Imagination
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Sparking Ideas with Imagination
Section 2: Planning Our Project
- Lesson 1: Drawing and Sketching Inventions
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing and Sketching Inventions
- Lesson 2: Choosing Materials and Tools
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Choosing Materials and Tools
Section 3: Building and Experimenting
- Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Building Process
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Step-by-Step Building Process
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Our Creation
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Our Creation
Section 4: Testing and Tinkering
- Lesson 1: Testing How Our Inventions Work
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Testing How Our Inventions Work
- Lesson 2: Learning from Trial and Error
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning from Trial and Error
Section 5: Sharing and Celebrating
- Lesson 1: Presenting Our Inventions
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Presenting Our Inventions
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Creativity and Teamwork
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Creativity and Teamwork