Vacuum Machine STEM Kit – Air Pressure & Suction Science Kit

Students build a working suction device with the Vacuum Machine STEM Kit, observing firsthand how air pressure differences create the force needed to lift objects. As they assemble and test their machine, they connect invisible forces to real-world applications — from household appliances to industrial vacuum systems — making abstract physics suddenly practical and exciting.

This hands-on build encourages engineering thinking, cause-and-effect reasoning, and creative problem-solving all in one activity.

Why Teachers Love This Kit:

• Learning Concepts: Air pressure, suction, and force (NGSS PS2)
• NGSS Aligned: Supports Next Generation Science Standards for Forces, Motion, and Engineering Design
• Setup & Use: Zero prep, ideal for small groups or partner work

Perfect for force and motion units, engineering design lessons, and STEM stations in grades 3–5.