LET’S ALL WORK TOGETHER! 2018
MAGICUBE
WELCOME TO
LET’S ALL WORK TOGETHER!
MECHANICS
CLASSIC
KOR
PRO-L
In 1998 we invented the first magnetic construction toy. Simple elements such as magnetic rods and metal spheres held together by the magical force of attraction have allowed us and still allow us to build incredible structures. Over the years we have got millions of people playing and we have realized that magnetism is just one of the many invisible forces that bring life to the Geomagworld platforms. Creativity, intelligence, the human mind, magnetism and even gravity are all invisible energies that make the play experience with our products fun and educational.
Hands-on learning fine motor skills Work together Accessible
Fun Inclusive Easy Flexible thinking
STEAM learning is an interdisciplinary approach to learning where students apply Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics in contexts that reflect real-life experiences and applications. STEAM is no new concept: Leonardo da Vinci brought together science and art in Renaissance Italy. By taking STEM subjects and injecting them with art, you are adding creativity, problem-solving and flexible thinking. Students then have the confidence to actually “make�. Practical learning encourages the research, careful observation and critical analysis that the arts subjects and sciences share.
learn by doing intuitively understand abstract ideas problem-solving communication
SCIENCE A compass is a tool that enables you to physically see the otherwise invisible magnetic fields. Understand how to increase and decrease the push and pull magnetic forces and to put these to good use.
GEOMAG AND STEAM Geomag offers a range of products that naturally allow pupils to explore and connect up Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Geomag Education projects are not just for the classroom, but lend themselves to home-schooling, after-schools and group activities in general. We provide extra tools for teachers, educators, parents and students alike to create a fun and stimulating learning environment.
TECHNOLOGY Concepts of stress and tension come to life as you build your own bridge model. Explore the effect of triangulation on structures.
ART Construct and deconstruct each episode of the fairy tale before inventing your own story. Think and build in all directions to develop spatial awareness. Live, feel and recreate the emotions of the characters. 7
ENGINEERING Explore the use of ball-bearings to create low-friction movement. Combine rotational movement with push and pull magnetic forces.
MATHEMATICS Recognise symbols and numbers in a playful environment. Enjoy a hands-on, creative approach to maths as you build a 3D network of interlocking sums.
Geomagworld SA is a SWISS company and all our items are produced in our factory in Novazzano. Creating products in our headquarters allows us to guarantee the highest quality standards. Every single element, from the magnetic rods to the plastic components, is of exceptional quality thanks to the careful attention given to the choice of materials, ensuring a safe play experience. Our products are also aligned with the most stringent European and international SAFETY standards. TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION animate our products and are the result of continuous research into the use of cutting-edge solutions and high level technical and engineering expertise, present in our new advanced research and development centre.
social responsibility safety sustainablility innovation
Environmental sustainability is equally important. Our production process is 100% GREEN as the electricity supply is provided by renewable resources from European hydroelectric power plants. Our commitment is actively contributing to the preservation of natural resources and the reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. Our company and our products are also based on the value of SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. Among the various activities that promote this value, we have an active project with the Lugano penitentiary which gives inmates the opportunity to progressively integrate into the workplace by working with us on our projects.
PRODUCTS
LET THE MAGIC IN! Magicube is the new range of products which revolutionizes the Junior Construction category.
SINGLE COLOUR CUBE WHITE-EDGED MULTICOLOUR CUBE magic clips
This innovative toy is a construction system based on magnetic cubes that attach to each other on all six sides. By using the invisible and magical properties of magnetism, children are able to let their imagination fly and create different shapes, colour combinations and even 3D structures. Children are at the heart of Magicube, a toy that comes to life with their creativity and allows even the youngest of them to develop their first manual skills with each cube.
1-5
years
FREE BUILDING 64 Item 149
64 Pcs 16 16 16 16
This Magicube set of single colour cubes contains 4 different colours.Young children begin developing their fine motor skills as they attach the cubes. 3D construction gives them greater spatial awareness and the colours stimulate creative play. Perfect for use in all child-care facilities.
1-99 years
Free Building 1-99 This Magicube set is made up of 64 white-edged multicolour cubes. Everyone will enjoy the magic of these magnetic cubes, which attach to each other with ease to ensure stimulating and imaginative play. Easy and fun building guarantees reward and results.
Easy Flexible thinking Be creative
They stick!
FREE BUILDING 64 Item 129 0 871772
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64 Pcs
64
The Story Building sets contain a rich assortment of clips for the pupils to build the story with and a booklet with the story and a selection of illustrated scenes, as examples of how to enjoy building with the cubes and clips, as well as suggested questions to ask the pupils.
6+
months
THE MAGICUBE BOX Item 120
30 Pcs
30
This box of 30 Magicubes forms the basis of the “Building� education projects. These magnetic cubes allow dynamic and 3D creativity when working with the Story Building, Word Building and Maths Building clips.
3+
years
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
Item 231
Item 232
Item 233
144 Pcs
136 Pcs
141 Pcs
or
143
1
NURSERY RHYMES
or
135
1
140
1
TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
Construct and deconstruct each episode Tell the story individually, in small groups or all together Time for role-playing Build your own story Enjoy free building with the Magicubes
Construct and deconstruct each nursery rhyme Recite the rhymes individually, in small groups or all together Time for role-playing Invent your own rhyme Enjoy free building with the Magicubes
The Word Building set contains a rich assortment of letters and picture clips for pupils to build their first words and a booklet with illustrated examples. This set is for English mother-tongue learners.
MATHS BUILDING Item 235
151 Pcs or
150
3+
WORD BUILDING
years
Item 234
176 Pcs
1
175 TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
Use clips and cubes for letter recognition Build your first words Enjoy a hands-on, creative approach to spelling Build a 3D network of words in different directions Enjoy free building with the Magicubes
The Maths Building set contains a rich assortment of clips with numbers, dots and symbols on them and a booklet with illustrated examples of how to make the most of the clips and cubes. TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
Use clips and cubes for number and symbol recognition Build your first calculations Enjoy a hands-on, creative approach to maths Build a 3D network of calculations in different directions Enjoy free building with the Magicubes
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PRODUCTS
MAGNETIC ADVENTURES
SPHERE CORE PIECES COVERS ACCESSORIES
KOR is the innovative magnetic construction system developed by Geomagworld. The heart of the toy is a large steel sphere with twenty-six magnetic elements attached to it. The main structure is only the first step: plastic cover pieces can be applied to really let your imagination run wild and build anything from a simple egg to incredible creatures. The KOR components rotate around the sphere to create different shapes, fun animals or alien robots.
KOR COLOR RED Item 676
55 Pcs 26
The world of KOR is here to be explored! Choose a KOR egg in the colour you want and add a box of covers in a different colour together with a box of the Deco Kit. Now you have all you need to build fun, wild, sweet or frightening creatures. Mix the colours, turn round the covers, add eyes, wings or a tail! No rules, just creativity and imagination needed!
26 2 1
ITEM 675
ITEM 673
ITEM 672
ITEM 674
KOR COLOR
KOR COLOR
KOR COLOR
KOR COLOR
YELLOW
BLUE
GREEN
PINK
ITEM 671
KOR COLOR
ORANGE
KOR COLOR COVER GREEN
KOR DECO KIT
Item 572
Item 569
26 Pcs
29 Pcs 2 2 1 6
5- 99 years
6 6 6
ITEM 576
ITEM 575
ITEM 573
ITEM 574
ITEM 571
KOR COLOR COVER RED
KOR COLOR COVER YELLOW
KOR COLOR COVER BLUE
KOR COLOR COVER PINK
KOR COLOR COVER ORANGE
KOR RED + COVER GREEN + DECO KIT Item 586
110 Pcs
+ 5- 99 years
+
KOR BLUE + COVER ORANGE + DECO KIT
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KOR PINK + COVER YELLOW + DECO KIT
Item 583
Item 584
110 Pcs
110 Pcs
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PRODUCTS
LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY!
spheres rods panels platforms My task is to construct...
cards
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Resources:
Resources:
10 spheres, 24 rods
8 spheres, 12 rods, 6 squares
Questions to consider:
Questions to consider:
1. Can you describe what you have made? 2. What else could you make just using these tools? 3. How many different shapes can you identify?
1. How many angles can you identify on this shape? 2. What do you notice about the angles? 3. Predict what the net of this shape will be? 4. Now, dismantle the shape to reveal if you were correct in your prediction?
Teacher Assessment: To develop the pupil’s knowledge and understanding of constructing three-dimensional shapes.
Teacher Assessment: Solve problems using angle properties of polygons. Can the pupil recognise relationships between nets and 3D shapes?
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Geomag Classic, with its magical forces of magnetism, allows you to build constructions that give free rein to your creativity and thought process. Made up of magnetic rods, steel spheres and different shaped panels, this Swiss Made product is the symbol of the magnetic construction system that has brought worldwide fame and recognition to the Geomag brand. Thanks to these simple components and the magic of magnetism, endless 3D structures can be created with total freedom of imagination and creativity. The Classic range has different product lines and the different panels and colours in the ranges allow for bigger and more stable constructions, while stimulating your thought process and creativity at the same time.
SHAPE AND SPACE Our Our introductory introductoryset setensures ensuresall allpupils pupils find the elementary principles find the elementary principles of of Euclidean geometry fun, easy to grasp and stimulating. Euclidean geometry easy toingrasp Model building andfun, discussion the classroom encourage and stimulating. proactive participation, leading to positive results from an earlyand age. Model building discussion in the classroom encourage proactive participation, leading to positive results from an early age.
TEACHING TOPICS Constructing 2D and 3D shapes Right and acute angles, perimeter of squares Properties of regular and irregular polygons Duplication, symmetry and mirror lines Pattern theory and mathematical nets Measuring and drawing lines Probability Mathematical language, notation, symbols Verbally describing shapes, movements and transformations Collecting data, recording findings, classifying objects Solving problems by breaking down into smaller tasks
My task is to construct...
1
Resources: 10 spheres, 24 rods
Questions to consider: 1. Can you describe what you have made? 2. What else could you make just using these tools? 3. How many different shapes can you identify?
Teacher Assessment: To develop the pupil’s knowledge and understanding of constructing three-dimensional shapes.
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40
SHAPE&SPACE Item 222 0 871772 002222
5+
years
164 Pcs
The new Geomag Education app is now available. Downloadable for free from the App Store onto iPads and tablets, it offers explanations, tips and fun challenges for our Shape & Space sets.
Contained in a plastic Gratnells SmartCaseÂŽ for easy storage
Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
Google Play is a trademark of Google Inc.
TEACHING TOPICS Constructing 2D and 3D shapes Perimeters and areas, doubling/halving Triangles and quadrilateral shapes Pyramids, quadrangles, triangles, octagons, hexagons Repeating sequences and tessellation Parallel and mirror lines Symmetry and rotational symmetry Distinguishing between straight and turning movements/recognising 1/2 and 1/4 turns Visualising and describing shapes, movements and transformations Applying numeracy skills to other areas of learning Collecting and recording data /analysing and explaining results and procedures Solving problems by breaking down into smaller tasks
SHAPE AND SPACE PANELS 5+
years
By reinforcing the concepts of Euclidean geometry with 2D polygons, 3D forms and much more as they build concrete models and make real-life comparisons, pupils then enjoy elaborating their models in a creative, stimulating and productive classroom environment. This concrete approach to understanding abstract concepts gives pupils a head start. SHAPE&SPACE PANELS Item 224
324 Pcs
0 871772 002246
80
90
32
32 My task is to construct...
Contained in a plastic Gratnells SmartCaseÂŽ for easy storage
My task is to construct...
Resources:
Resources:
10 spheres, 24 rods
8 spheres, 12 rods, 6 squares
Questions to consider:
Questions to consider:
1. Can you describe what you have made? 2. What else could you make just using these tools? 3. How many different shapes can you identify?
1. How many angles can you identify on this shape? 2. What do you notice about the angles? 3. Predict what the net of this shape will be? 4. Now, dismantle the shape to reveal if you were correct in your prediction?
Teacher Assessment: To develop the pupil’s knowledge and understanding of constructing three-dimensional shapes.
6
1
4
40
Teacher Assessment: Solve problems using angle properties of polygons. Can the pupil recognise relationships between nets and 3D shapes?
40
1
The Masterbox is a special set of rods and spheres with enough pieces to unleash your imagination and let you build to your heart’s content. Each set comes in a single colour of your choice.
3-99 years
MASTERBOX Item 187
248 Pcs
ITEM 181
104 144 ITEM 185
104 144 ITEM 189
104 144
ITEM 182
104 144 ITEM 186
104 144 ITEM 190
104 144
ITEM 183
104 144 ITEM 187
104 144
ITEM 184
104 144 ITEM 188
104 144
PRODUCTS
GROW UP TOGETHER SPHERES RODS panels
Geomag Pro-L is the evolution of the classic magnetic construction system. Designed for those who love challenges, the Pro-L line, thanks to the greater strength of its magnets, allows you to create ever more complex models and structures, giving greater scope to your imagination. The visible polarity indicator on the rods means you get to understand the true potential of magnetism and can build constructions that allow you to push to the edge of the laws of physics with greater ease.
The Pro-l Masterbox is an exclusive set containing pro-L rods, spheres and panels. This large box of construction elements means you can build XXL models. This set provides a great opportunity to explore futuristic designs and the strength of magnetism.
LEARN MODULARITY TRIANGLE
SQUARE
PENTAGON
9 8ye-9 ars MASTERBOX PRO-L Item 178
396 Pcs
144 104
72
52
24
PRODUCTS
BUILD A BETTER WORLD Geomag Mechanics is a line of Swiss Made construction toys that, by using magnetic and mechanical forces, stimulates creativity, imagination and intellect. Apart from the classic magnetic rods and steel spheres, Geomag Mechanics has mechanical elements within the constructions, widening the play possibilities: some of the parts rotate, triggering a chain reaction generated by the magnets attracting and repelling.
spheres rods & indicator rod panels structure motion Now make the end supports for the bridge to allow the bridge to be free standing. Look carefully to see how the triangles add strength and support.
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Is the pathway now supported across the bridge? Is it any stronger?
To make the bridge stronger we need to think about triangles and the square based pyramids that have been constructed.
Using the remaining rods and spheres, we can get the bridge to be fully supported and more rigid across its path.
1y0+ ears
In this set, pupils are introduced to the basic concept of magnetic polarities. They then tailor the polarities to create controlled magnetic reactions and drive motion before progressively tackling more challenging tasks such as building and reinforcing a bridge span. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) are woven into this stimulating and truly innovative set, which includes easy-to-comprehend pupil work sheets and a teachers guide. Teachers Guide and Pupil Worksheets are downloadable after purchase.
Contained in a plastic Gratnells SmartCaseÂŽ for easy storage
MECHANICS Item 225 0 871772 002253
260 Pcs Now make the end supports for the bridge to allow the bridge to be free standing. Look carefully to see how the triangles add strength and support.
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Is the pathway now supported across the bridge? Is it any stronger?
To make the bridge stronger we need to think about triangles and the square based pyramids that have been constructed.
Using the remaining rods and spheres, we can get the bridge to be fully supported and more rigid across its path.
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MAGNETISM IN MOTION Welcome to the fascinating world of magnetism and its applications and explore how the natural world of physics impacts on our constantly changing modern life! TEACHING TOPICS Polarities and making a compass Understanding push and pull forces: basics - “crocodile jaw” - oscillating pendulum Magnetic levitation Increasing/decreasing magnetic forces Range of shapes of regular polygons and how to form a structure using them How to form 3D shapes Structures and how to make them stronger (bridges etc) The effect of triangulation on structures Using spheres to experience low friction rotational movement Understanding simple bearings/thrust bearings Combining rotational movement with push and pull magnetic forces Learning how to make a homopolar magnetic motor
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FUN LOOP
TRANSMISSIONROUTE DOWN
HELICAL SCREWCONSTRUCTION
SLIDE DOWN DISCOVERY MAGNETISM ROUTE SPHERE
ROTATION RUN HELICAL SCREW DISCOVERY IMAGINATION DOWN MAGIC
In 2018 we are launching the innovative Mechanics Gravity platform featuring incredible solutions that harness gravity and magnetism to drive all the Mechanics models.
ROTATION CONSTRUCTION TRICKS IMAGINATION CONSTRUCTION UP LOOP CANNON SPHERE
ROTATION TRANSMISSION DISCOVERY
FUN
INVISIBLE FORCES GRAVITY MOVEMENT
ROUTE
SLIDE ROD ROUTE HELICAL SCREW STRUCTURE DISCOVERY TRICKS CANNON IMAGINATION ROD SLIDE LOOP IMAGINATION MECHANICSMAGNETISM TRICKS ROTATION MECHANICS FUN
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IMAGINATION
STRUCTURE DISCOVERY DISCOVERY STRUCTURE MAGNETISM SPHERE IMAGINATION TRUCTIONDOWNMAGIC SLIDE DOWN MOVEMENT TRICKS ON STRUCTURE LOOP UTE CONSTRUCTION IMAGINATION SPHERE OD CANNON DISCOVERY ROTATION MAGNETISM TRANSMISSION ROTATION UP
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CANNON UP CONSTRUCTION LOOP TRICKS TRANSMISSION
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Note
Geomag Education would like to thank Makeree Ltd. and The Grange School, Cheshire, UK for the photographic content.
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