If you need a Grade 7 Technology / PAT project that actually works — and looks like a finished STEM kit, not scrap cardboard — the Wow We Electromagnet Crane (SP_03A) is one of the strongest classroom options in South Africa.
This guide covers what the project is for, what’s in the kit, how to plan the build, and where to buy it.
### What this project teaches
An electromagnet crane combines:
• Mechanical structure (tower, jib, base)
• Magnetism (electromagnet pick-up)
• Simple circuits / switching (power to the magnet)
That maps cleanly to common Technology PAT themes: design, make, evaluate — plus a short write-up (aim, method, results, improvements).
### Kit facts (Wow We SP_03A)
• Product: Electromagnet Crane School Project Kit (SP_03A)
• Typical piece count: about 55 laser-cut parts
• Assembled size (approx.): 37 × 8.5 × 53 cm
• Material: precision laser-cut wood / MDF components
• Made in South Africa by Wow We
• Shop page: https://www.wowwe.co.za/products/electromagnet-crane-school-projects-sp-03a
• Teacher hub: https://www.wowwe.co.za/pages/for-teachers-caps-pat-school-project-kits
• Short landing page: https://www.wowwe.co.za/pages/grade-7-electromagnet-crane
Always check the live product page for current price, stock, and “what’s included” (batteries, wiring notes, and extras can change).
### What you may need besides the kit
Depending on the pack and your lesson plan:
• Wood glue
• Sandpaper for edges
• Paint / markers (optional but great for display)
• Batteries if required by your kit version (product page notes often mention AA)
### Suggested classroom plan
1. Intro (15–20 min): what an electromagnet is; safety for wires/batteries
2. Dry fit (1 lesson): sort parts, identify base / mast / jib / magnet assembly
3. Glue build (1–2 lessons): assemble structure; let glue dry fully
4. Wiring & test (1 lesson): power the magnet; try lifting small metal objects
5. PAT write-up: photos, measurements, what worked, what you’d improve
### Common mistakes
• Rushing glue joints before they set
• Mixing similar-looking braces — dry-fit first
• Skipping the product instructions / assembly resources
• Testing the magnet before the structure is stable
### Buy the kit
Order online from Wow We: https://www.wowwe.co.za/products/electromagnet-crane-school-projects-sp-03a
School / class orders: WhatsApp +27 81 544 3750
More school kits: https://www.wowwe.co.za/collections/school-project-kits
FAQ: https://www.wowwe.co.za/pages/wow-we-faq-school-kits-models-shipping
Wow We is a South African maker of laser-cut STEM kits — not affiliated with woww.co.za or WowWee.
