Introduce your students to the world of simple machinery with these easy-to-use and fun sets. The Gears set contains 198-pieces and building instructions for seven models including an exercise bike, eggbeater, crank fan and more. Students will learn the principles of gear configurations, gear ratios and much more. A 40-page teacher guide is included on CD and contains lesson plans, activities and black line masters. The Levers & Pulleys set includes 161 pieces and building instructions for 8 models. Concepts include classes of levers, parts of levers, pulley systems and more. The teacher guide CD contains 60 pages of lesson plans, a glossary of terms, and an overview of concepts. The Wheels/Axles & Inclined Planes set packs 221 pieces and building instructions for 6 models. Principles covered include force, resistance and more. The included teacher guide CD contains 39 pages of lesson plans, activities, etc. All sets come in a sturdy plastic storage case with dividers. ~ Megan
Part of A Gentle Feast curriculum (White Year)
Good educational toy.
My girls love to build and I think it would be great to introduce them to some physics concepts.
Fun way to incorporate some hands on activity for my kinesthetic learners. My boys love to build.