These everyday items provide you with the basic materials you need to build your next STEM creation. We provide the " basics," but the rest is up to you, your creativity, and your STEM skills. Use STEM Basics to support your favorite STEM Starters Kit, or design and construct a STEM challenge of your own. Each set includes 66 pieces: 8 wheels (1-1/8" x 3/8" ), 20 dowels (11-3/4" x 1/16" ), 8 cubes (3/4" x 3/4" ), and 30 5-hole large craft sticks (6" x 3/4" ).