K'NEX Education – Intro to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys Set – 178 Pieces – For Grades 3-5 – Construction Education Toy

Description

Let your children experience endless building
possibilities with K’NEX Education’s Intro to Simple Machines Levers and
Pulleys Set! This building set contains 178 pieces that kids can use to build
eight replicas of real-world machines. This building set fosters your students
imagination in creating construction equipment, keeping them occupied for
hours!The Levers and Pulleys Set is designed for kids from grades 3 to 5. With
this set, they can create big, interactive models that actually move! Storing
K’NEX parts and pieces will never be a hassle, since the K’NEX Intro to Simple
Machines Levers and Pulleys Set includes a plastic container. All pieces can
be placed in this large plastic tub for ease of access and storage. >This set
comes with easy-to-follow instructions and a comprehensive teacher’s guide.
K’NEX Education teacher’s guides and experiment guides are written by expert
educators and are aligned to national educational standards like ITEEA, NSES,
NCTM, NGSS, and Common Core. The guides feature hands-on, inquiry-based
projects, engaging students in today’s busy classroom. Unleash your kids’
creativity as they make their own designs for fun and learning! The building
set can accommodate 2 to 3 students working as a team. It comes with a
comprehensive teacher’s guide that allows for hands-on, inquiry-based
exploration where children can see real world examples of science concepts in
action.Help your students develop a better understanding of STEAM (science,
technology, engineering, arts, and math) subjects with this toy. As they click
the parts together, they’ll strengthen their hand-eye coordination, fine motor
and problem-solving skills, and spatial awareness. Studies reveal that
students experience more success learning STEAM subjects through activities
related to the real world than by reading about concepts in textbooks. K’NEX
Education sets allow students to build replicas of machines and contraptions,
and through the lesson plans and experiments, to gain a concrete understanding
of the principles that make them work. From the Manufacturer Hands-on learning
at it best! The K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Levers & Pulleys set
is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with
two types of Simple Machines – levers and pulleys. Students are provided with
the opportunity to acquire skills using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to
information and concepts. Working cooperatively, students are encouraged to
interact with each other as they build, investigate, discuss, and evaluate
scientific principles in action. The Teacher’s Guide provides the information
and resources needed to build students’ understanding of scientific concepts
and channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences.
Extension activities that can be used to explore the concepts more deeply are
also included. Set includes 178 K’NEX parts – enough to build 8 fully-
functioning replicas of real-world machines, one at a time. Supports 2 – 3
students working as a team. Grades 3 -5. Building instructions comprehensive
teacher’s guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Standards
included. Packaged in a strong storage tray with snap-on lid. STEM Education
focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics concepts taught
through problem-solving, discovery, exploratory learning and critical
thinking. STEM Education requires students to be active participants in the
learning. K’NEX models offer hands-on learning opportunities that encourage
scientific inquiry, investigation and experimentation. Our inquiry-based
lessons challenge students as they build, investigate, problem solve, discuss,
and evaluate scientific and design principles in action. Aligned to Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math standards. Also see K’NEX Education’s Intro
to Simple Machines: Wheels & Axles and Inclined Planes and Intro to Simple
Machines: Gears for grades 3-5 and Exploring Machines for middle school
classrooms.

Features:

• Build 8 fully-functioning replicas of real-world machines, one at a time
• Introduce students to scientific concepts related to simple machines through hands-on learning
• Includes 178 K'NEX parts and pieces packaged in a convenient storage bin
• Designed for grades 3-5; includes building instructions and comprehensive Teacher's Guide
• Aligned to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts and national standards
• LESSON PLANS AND EXPERIMENTS: All KNEX Education sets come with either a comprehensive guide for teachers or an experiment guide for student-led learning. All lesson plans and experiment guides are written by expert educators and feature hands-on, inquiry-based projects that engage students in todays busy classroom.
• ALIGNED TO NATIONAL STANDARDS: KNEX Education teacher guides and experiment guides are aligned to national educational standards, including ITEEA, NSES, NCTM, NGSS and Common Core.
• REAL WORLD LEARNING: Study after study reveals that students have more success learning STEM subjects through activities related to the real world rather than reading about abstract concepts in textbooks. KNEX Education sets allow students to build replicas of real-world machines and contraptions and through the lesson plans and experiments, gain a concrete understanding of the principles that make them work.

Product Details:

• Product Dimensions: 7.77 x 17 x 14.05 inches
• Item Weight: 0.32 ounces
• Country of Origin: China
• Item model number: 78610
• Manufacturer recommended age: 8 years and up
• Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
• Release date: March 1, 2007
• Manufacturer: K'NEX