M&D – Planetary Orbiter

Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy child-powered projects encourage open-ended hands-on exploration and experimentation – its STEM learning thats out of this world! With Planetary Orbiter, children can build a working light-up model of the sun, earth, and moon to observe their orbits, while exploring natural science principles! Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions help children eight and older build their project independently. Make discoveries in astronomy, lunar phases, and learn how the earths tilt creates seasons! The included Innovation Booklet enhances interactive learning long after the project is assembled. A portion of all sales of Innovation Academy products supports The Whitney Workshop in Hamden, Conn., which designs and teaches projects for children and adults that blend art, science, and invention.

* Build a working light-up model of the sun, earth, and moon to
observe orbits, while exploring natural science principles with the
Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy Planetary Orbiter
* Includes all materials and hardware to build, screwdriver,
instruction/innovation booklet, collectible Innovation Academy
seal; 2 AA batteries required, not included
* Innovation Academy child-powered projects encourage open-ended hands-
on exploration and experimentation – STEM learning made fun
* A portion of sales of all Innovation Academy products supports The
Whitney Workshop in Hamden, Conn., which designs and teaches
projects for children and adults that blend art, science, and invention
* Makes a great gift for preteens, ages 8 to 12, for hands-on,
screen-free fun
* Make discoveries in astronomy, lunar phases, and learn how the
earths tilt creates seasons

Batteries: Requires 2 X AA Alkaline batteries (not included).

Suitable for ages 8-12 years.