Levitating Lantern Physics & Tensegrity Science Kit

This tensegrity science kit has kids build a lantern that seems to hover above its base, held in place by a balance of tension and gravity. Once the structure is up, a simple LED circuit makes the lantern glow in colors you can customize, so the finished model is part physics demo and part magic trick.

Key features

• Tensegrity build that makes the lantern appear to float
• Introduces tension, gravity and basic mechanics
• Adds a first electronics step with an LED strip, switch and battery pack
• Glowing lantern colors can be customized
• Illustrated booklet guides every step

In the box

• Lantern pieces, arms and base
• Cords and rubber rings
• LED strip with battery pack and switch
• Foam, spacers and stickers
• Full illustrated instruction booklet

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