GeomagGEOMAG is a versatile magnetic construction set composed of magnetic rods and chromed steel spheres. With only these two basic elements, an infinite number of geometric shapes and structures can intuitively be built. Suitable for ages four to adult, Geomag structures can easily be built and easily taken apart - thus providing the young builder with more opportunities to let their imagination take shape. And parents love them too because they teach children important lessons about problem solving, creativity, math, physics, and much more. Parents also appreciate that GEOMAG doesn't break, doesn't make noise, and keeps kids entained for hours on end. GEOMAG was named the 2005 Toy of the Year by the Toy Industry Association!Consisting primarily of nickel-plated steel balls (spheres) and short connecting sticks with a magnet on each end (rods). With these two basic elements, a huge number of geometric shapes and structures can be built. Adding panels helps to form rigid structures. Models are constructed by magnetically connecting the rods and spheres together in a lattice formation. Homemade experiments show that each stick can produce up to roughly 4.116N of force when attracting iron. Builders report that construction of ceiling-high pendulums is possible. Structures can easily be built and taken apart making building complex structures relatively easy. Such exercises teach children important lessons about problem solving, creativity, and physics. They are also a popular office executive toy and increasingly used in more serious mathematical and scientific presentations. Some best-selling Geomag toys are listed below: Fat Brain Toys, the predecessor to ToyMagnets.com, carries the largest selection of Geomag toys available online. They also offer hundreds of other great educational toys, games, and gifts for kids of all ages. Click here for more information about the history of Geomag. Other websites with magnetic resources can be found at the following websites: BenFranklinScience.com, WrightKites.com, YoungBuilder.com, Melissa & Doug World. |
