PEGBOARD PINBALL CRATE: Hands‑On Physics & Engineering Kit
Hands‑on STEM kit that teaches core physics concepts such as motion, energy transfer, and simple machines. Students assemble the board, experiment with angles and obstacles, and apply physics principles to improve their design. Includes mini-lessons adapted for each academic level K-12.
$42.00
+ shipping
Ages: 5-7, 7-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18, 18+
Learning styles: visual, kinesthetic, logical, social, solitary
OVERVIEW
Build a working pinball machine.
Experiment with real physics.
Play, redesign, and play again.
STUDENTS WILL LEARN & EXPERIMENT WITH:
- 🔸How to Assemble Their Pinball Machine — Video instructions included
- 🔸Levers & Mechanical Advantage — test how flipper position (tip vs. middle vs. pivot) changes force and launch distance
- 🔸Conservation of Energy — explore how different pull‑back distances store and release elastic energy in the launcher
- 🔸Engineering Design — rearrange obstacles, test layouts, and optimize gameplay using real data
- 🔸Chain Reactions (Rube Goldberg Machines) — build creative marble runs and multi‑step mechanisms using bolts, rubber bands, and household materials
- 🔸Maker Mindset — design and build your own obstacles, goals, ramps, traps, scoring systems, or accessibility mods for younger kids
Mini‑lessons are adapted for every grade band (K–12) so siblings can learn together with age‑appropriate challenges.
MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE THIS KIT:
- 🔸2‑Player Battle Mode or Solo Player Mode
- 🔸Fully Customizable Playfield — rearrange obstacles to explore new physics
- 🔸Learning Material Adapted for All Ages — from Kindergarten through high school, so siblings can learn together with the same kit
- 🔸Endlessly Repeatable Experiments — none of the “I guess we're done because we're out of materials” nonsense
- 🔸So Fun You’ll Forget It’s Educational — this one hooks teens especially
- 🔸Folds Flat for Easy Storage — designed for real family life
WHAT’S INSIDE:
- 🔸2 Wood Pegboard Sheets – 11.75" x 11.75", the customizable playfield base
- 🔸Laser-Cut Wood Sides & Supports
- 🔸4 Ball Flippers
- 🔸4 Plastic Corner Pieces
- 🔸5 Pinballs – 3 metal, 1 glass, 1 plastic
- 🔸Obstacle Hardware – extra bolts, nuts, and rubber bands for creating and modifying obstacles
- 🔸Assembly Hardware
- 🔸Hex Key
- 🔸Step-by-Step Assembly Instructions & Video – highly visual and easy to follow
- 🔸Physics Learning Activities – K–12 adapted projects so siblings can build and learn together with age‑appropriate challenges
See the Pegboard Pinball Crate in action on our YouTube channel, @creators_craft_crates
Designed & Made in the USA
by Our Family, for Your Family
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Audience
- students
- classroom / groups
- all
Grade
- kindergarten / early elementary
- elementary
- middle school
- high school
Format
- physical goods
Resource type
- real world experience
- games and activities
Learning context
- for homeschool
- for class
- for supplement
- for all
Activity type
- independent work
- collaborative learning
- centers
- homework
Learning environment
- on campus
- at home
- hybrid
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