LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit 42179

Spark curiosity and inspire young minds with the LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set. Designed for kids aged 10 and up, this interactive space toy set allows children to build a detailed model of the Earth, Moon, and Sun in orbit. The set introduces important concepts about our solar system, such as the Earth's gravitational pull, how the Earth and Moon orbit the Sun, and how these movements affect the changing seasons. It’s the perfect combination of fun and learning, making it an excellent gift for young space enthusiasts and budding engineers.

Interactive Learning About Our Solar System

This LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set is more than just a build—it’s an educational tool. As kids assemble the model, they can turn the crankshaft to simulate the Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s orbit around the Sun. This hands-on feature helps children visually understand how the Earth and Moon move in space, how the Earth’s rotation affects day and night, and how its orbit around the Sun creates seasons throughout the year.

Educational Space Toy with Printed Details

To further enhance the educational value, this set includes printed details, such as the months of the year and moon phases, showing the Earth’s progress through its orbit and the changing phases of the Moon. This helps kids track how the Earth, Sun, and Moon interact over time and offers a practical demonstration of space science concepts.

Ideal Gift for Space and Planet Fans

Looking for a gift for a young space enthusiast? The LEGO Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit set makes a perfect choice. It provides a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore the solar system while also honing their engineering skills. This set offers an engaging building experience that makes learning about space exciting and accessible.

Interactive Building with the LEGO Builder App

Take the building experience to the next level with the LEGO Builder app. This intuitive app guides kids through the building process, allowing them to zoom in, rotate models in 3D, track their progress, and save sets as they build. The interactive features of the app make the process more engaging and help children develop problem-solving skills while having fun.

Key Features:

• Crankshaft mechanism: Kids can turn the crank to make the Earth and Moon orbit around the Sun, simulating the movement of our solar system.
• Printed months and moon phases: The model includes printed details to show the Earth's orbit through the year and the changing phases of the Moon.
• Educational space toy: A great way to learn about gravitational pull, orbital movement, and how the Earth’s rotation affects the seasons.
• 526 pieces: A detailed and rewarding building experience that fosters creativity, learning, and fine motor skills.
• Dimensions: Once completed, the model measures over 24 cm high, 33 cm long, and 18 cm wide.
• For ages 10+: This set is perfect for older kids who are ready to explore space concepts in more detail.