Vacuum Cleaner DIY Kit

This vacuum cleaner DIY kit teaches air pressure in a fun, interactive way. As kids construct their own vacuum, they discover the principles behind suction and how it affects objects in its path. Once finished, the vacuum picks up small items.

Key features

• Build your own working vacuum
• Learn how air pressure creates suction
• Picks up small items once assembled
• Hands-on science and engineering project

Specifications

• Recommended age: 8+
• Topic: Air pressure and suction

Seeing the vacuum lift small items makes the invisible idea of air pressure easy to understand. It is a good project for curious kids who like to take ideas from everyday life and see how they work, and it makes a great talking point at school. A practical lesson in a machine kids see every day. See more science kits.