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
Years 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, and Simple Machines Deluxe for grades 3‐5 and Exploring Machines for grades 5 ‐ 9
