{"product_id":"blue-spark-material-matters","title":"BLUE SPARK Material Matters","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended age: 5+ with adult support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearning focus: Materials \u0026amp; engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity format: hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActivity time: 60–90 minutes, as listed by Blue Spark for the Curiosity Lab range; actual time varies by activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLearning activities\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare strength, flexibility, rigidity, water resistance and absorbency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild three houses inspired by The Three Little Pigs and test them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore folding, layering and interlocking to strengthen structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate with interlocking blocks and discover local building materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 activity booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pencil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Paper House Build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Stick House Build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Brick House Build\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 set of interlocking blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Materials Detective exploration pack and worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat else is required\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdult support is required. Check the included activity booklet before starting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGetting started\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bluespark.africa\/copy-of-our-boxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBlue Spark Curiosity Lab product information and activities\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Blue Spark Solar Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68040996290797,"sku":"BS003","price":465.65,"currency_code":"NAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/4928\/8254\/files\/blue-spark-bs003-primary-1600.png?v=1794062666","url":"https:\/\/www.ecorobotics.com.na\/products\/blue-spark-material-matters","provider":"EcoRobotics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}