K’NEX Education – Forces, Energy, and Motion Set – 442 Pieces – Ages 10+ Engineering Educational Toy

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Product Description With the K’NEX Education Forces, Energy, and Motion Set, students can learn the basics of engineering while having fun at the same time!This building toy consists of 442 parts and pieces that are made from sturdy plastic. These include rubber bands, connectors, cogs, gears, springs, batteries, and a fly-wheel motor. The parts are securely stored in a durable tray with a snap-on lid so that the contents won’t spill easily.The pieces are suited for creating 11 types of vehicles, up to four at a time. With the provided instructions and illustrations, students can create complex toys such as a motorized race car, a wind sail, a motorbike, and many more. This educational classroom kit can be used by 12 to 16 students grouped into three to four teams at a time.Made for classroom use, this K’NEX building toy teaches kids about STEM concepts such as Newton’s laws of motion, energy transfer, friction, and inertia. The toy can be used for different scientific experiments and to demonstrate how physics and mechanics work. It promotes hands-on learning and inquiry-based projects, thus increasing student engagement and participation. Plus, the kids can have fun by competing in friendly races once they build their vehicles. The colorful designs promote imaginative play and can inspire students to build and design their own automobiles in the future.The Teacher’s Guide and experiment instructions that are included with this educational playset comply with national standards like ITEEA, NSES, NCTM, NGSS, and Common Core to ensure that students learn about math and science. The instruction manuals were prepared by expert educators.The K’NEX Forces, Energy, and Motion playset is designed for educators who want to teach the STEM subjects in an engaging manner and for students who are looking for a tool to easily understand concepts like inertia and friction. From the Manufacturer Off to the races with K'NEX Education! The K'NEX Education Forces, Energy & Motion set has been designed for students to investigate a variety of concepts related to forces, energy, and motion. These concepts are fashioned around rigorous STEM content and national standards in science, technology, engineering and math. As students engage in the activities, they will be learning, practicing, and applying integrated process skills. Students will be expected to craft fair test procedures, create meaningful data displays, make reasonable and data supported reports, and analyze their collected data in light of the problem at hand. Set includes 442 K'NEX parts, along with a Battery, Spring and Fly-wheel motor – enough to build 11 vehicles, up to four at a time. Supports 12- 16 students working in teams. Grades 5 - 9. 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.