K&rsquo;NEX Education &ndash; Simple Machines Deluxe &ndash; 3447 Pieces &ndash; Ages 8+ Engineering Educational Toy 60 BUILDING IDEAS  Children will enjoy creating 60 fully-functioning scale models with the colorful Simple Machines Deluxe set. These plastic pieces and connectors can be combined to make simple machines such as levers, pulleys, wheel and axles, inclined planes, and gears. This set will give children the chance to build, investigate, discuss, and evaluate scientific principles in action. INTERACTIVE LEARNING  Compared to other playsets, KNEX Education offers entertainment and valuable learning experiences. With this fun and inquiry-based approach to playing, children will learn how to build interactive machines, ranging from a simple flagpole to an intricate carousel. PLAYING AS A TEAM  Learning and playtime go hand in hand with KNEX Education. Your children and students can enjoy building different models with over 3,000 KNEX pieces. This deluxe toy set supports 10 to 15 children working in teams and makes for a great learning tool for 3rd to 9th grade students. Not only does KNEX Education stimulate childrens imaginations, it also promotes social skills through teamwork and collaboration. TEACHERS GUIDE INCLUDED  This set includes a comprehensive teachers guide that provides the information and resources needed to build students understanding of scientific concepts and channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences. STEAMagination  Its the connection of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) with a childs natural curiosity and creativity and it powers the fun of each and every KNEX building set. Building with KNEX puts children on a path towards a fundamental understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects.