Lockbox

The Lockbox STEM kit is a practical educational resource that introduces children to the mechanics behind locking mechanisms and the importance of sequential processes. By constructing this lockbox with its combination lock feature, students will learn about the intricacies of mechanical design and the principles of security through physical puzzles. They will discover how aligning the correct series of numbers into a predetermined sequence allows the locking mechanism to disengage, thus providing access to the contents within.

This kit also provides insight into the concept of permutations and how the arrangement of specific elements into particular orders can create a large number of possible combinations, hence ensuring security. As children set their own combinations and understand the mechanism behind the tumblers and the release, they will engage with fundamental principles of mathematics and engineering. This experience teaches not just about the physical construction of a secure container, but also about the logical sequencing required to create a system that can keep valuables safe, fostering problem-solving and critical thinking skills.