K'NEX Education - Simple Machines Deluxe Set
Exciting STEM Set! The K'NEX Education Simple Machines Deluxe set is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with simple machines – Levers, Pulleys, Wheel & Axles, Inclined Planes, including Wedge and Screw, and Gears. 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 a glossary of key terms and definitions, includes an overview of the concepts associated with the different simple machines, identifies student objectives for each investigation. Student Activity and Reference Sheets comprise illustrations and definitions of some of the concepts featured in the model building activities.  Set includes 3447 K'NEX parts – enough to build 60 simple machine models! Supports 10 - 15 students working in teams. Grades 11 - 12. Building instructions comprehensive teacher's guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Standards included. 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; Levers & Pulleys; Wheels & Axles and Inclined Planes; and Gear (Grades 3 - 5) and Exploring Machines (Grades 5 - 9)