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Description
The Blue Spark Material Matters is a hands-on educational activity box for children aged 5 and older, with adult support. Investigate material properties, build model houses and explore how construction methods affect strength. Designed and made in Namibia, it combines guided activities with screen-free play.
Technical specifications
- Recommended age: 5+ with adult support.
- Learning focus: Materials & engineering.
- Activity format: hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics).
- Activity time: 60–90 minutes, as listed by Blue Spark for the Curiosity Lab range; actual time varies by activity.
Learning activities
- Compare strength, flexibility, rigidity, water resistance and absorbency.
- Build three houses inspired by The Three Little Pigs and test them.
- Explore folding, layering and interlocking to strengthen structures.
- Create with interlocking blocks and discover local building materials.
What is included
- 1 activity booklet
- 1 pencil
- 1 Paper House Build
- 1 Stick House Build
- 1 Brick House Build
- 1 set of interlocking blocks
- 1 Materials Detective exploration pack and worksheet
What else is required
Adult support is required. Check the included activity booklet before starting.
Getting started
Read the activity booklet with an adult, identify the parts for your chosen activity and follow the guided steps. The core activities are screen-free; a device is needed only if you choose to access Blue Spark’s optional QR-linked videos.
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