K’NEX Education 78630 Construction Set

Stimulate your child’s creativity with this K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Gears Building set! Ideal for encouraging independent and group play, this science kit is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with gears including; mechanical advantage, gear ratios, spur gears, crown gears, mechanical systems and more. Designed so a single child or team of 2-3 children can work together using the Teacher’s Guide which provides the information and resources required to build your students’ understanding of scientific, technical and design concepts and to channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences. With 198 K’NEX pieces included in this building construction set, kids can explore foundational learning principles, such as dexterity, problem-solving and causation, whilst designing and building 7 fully-functioning replicas of real-world machines, one at a time. The included Teacher’s Guide and building instructions are aligned with educational standards for key stages 1 and 2 and helps guide kids through different inquiry-based experiments, broadening their understanding of the scientific process. Packaged in a strong storage tray with a snap-on lid, after the structures have been completed the pieces can be reassembled however kids want, allowing their natural curiosity to come to the fore. This engaging construction set for kids is ideal for boys and girls aged 8 +
1 x Gears Set1 x CD