STEM 101 & Machines
Childrens science kits
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<p>Ages 8+</p><p><strong>STEM 101 – SmartLab Toys</strong><br />A good STEM toy relates to the real world, is hands-on, allows for problem-solving, is gender inclusive, builds confidence, and encourages creativity. STEM 101 checks all the boxes! This introduction to STEM learning includes an amazing array of real science equipment—mini graduated cylinders, an Erlenmeyer flask, a graduated beaker, a magnifying lens, and building materials such as boards, axles, posts, wheels, gears, and more — along with 30 activity cards to guide kids through an exciting, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering, and math.<br />For most activities, everything you need is provided. For some, you’ll need to gather some common household ingredients or objects.</p><p>Includes: 4 boards, 4 long posts, 4 short posts, 6 long axles, 8 medium axles, 8 short axles, 2 big gears, 2 medium gears, 2 small gears, 4 wheels, 4 wheel grips, 16 collars, 1 crank, 1 handle, 2 hubs, 1 notch cap, 1 magnifying lens, 3 mini graduated cylinders, 1 Erlenmeyer flask, 1 graduated beaker, 2 large rubber bands, 2 small rubber bands, 2 foam balls, 1 string, 3 balloons, 1 straw, 3 papercraft sheets, and 30 activity cards.</p><p> </p><p>Age 7+</p><p><strong>I Like Machines ...what jobs are there? (H) – Kane Miller</strong><br />There's a world of job opportunities if you love technology and working with machines! Follow a mechanic, an electrician, a physicist, and more through a typical workday to explore just some of the career possibilities.</p>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- PaperPie Catalog - FUNofReading.com
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
Policy guidance is tied to this reviewed source and version.
- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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