Smithsonian Motor-Works

Build a working model of a 4-cylinder engine, then hook up the cables to a battery box and watch the engine begin to turn. Watch the valves rock, spark plugs “fire,” and pistons drive the crankshaft! Features battery-operated moving parts and lights. A STEM poster explains how internal combustion gasoline engines operate and illustrates the four cycles – intake, compression, power, and exhaust.

• Build a working model of a 4-cylinder engine.
• Valves rock, spark plugs “fire”, and pistons drive the crankshaft.
• Features battery-operated moving parts and lights.
• Requires two (1.5V) “AA” batteries and a screwdriver (not included).
• Ages 8+