Description
Can you build a number that leans over without falling down? 🧱 In this hands-on STEM Lab session, we are using the colorful world of Pango Kaboom to construct the number 7! Watch as we solve spatial puzzles and test structural balance to keep our top-heavy creation standing tall before the big kaboom.
Do you think the narrow base or the long horizontal overhang of the number 7 is harder to balance?
The STEM Challenge: Building a number 7 is a unique engineering task because of its asymmetrical weight distribution. Unlike a straight, centered pillar, the 7 has a tall vertical structure that extends outward to one side at the very top. This session focuses on the center of mass—learning how to stack blocks so the weight of the overhanging roof is perfectly counterbalanced by the foundation below. It's a great way to visualize how real-world cantilevers and buildings manage weight, gravity, and leaning shapes!
Hint: To keep your 7 from tipping sideways, ensure your corner support blocks are placed exactly under the pivot point to maintain a stable center of gravity!
We love how Pango Kaboom turns simple cube stacking into a physics and engineering lesson. It's a fun, satisfying way to practice logic, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills at home.
Appysmarts Score: 87/100 (Very Good)
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iOS: https://www.appysmarts.com/application/pango-kaboom-cube-stacking,id_189917.php
Android: https://www.appysmarts.com/application/pango-kaboom-cube-stacking-android-version,id_189970.php
Age Range: 4+ (Preschool & Kindergarten)
Platforms: iPad, iPhone, Android
Curriculum: Number Recognition (7), Center of Mass, and Structural Engineering.
Category: Education | Early Math & Logic
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