K’NEX Education – Intro to Structures: Bridges Set – 207 Pieces – for Grades 3-5 Construction Education Toy

Product Description No more toothpicks and glue! The K'NEX Education Intro to Structures: Bridges set is designed to introduce students in grades 3-5 to the history, function, structural design, geometry and strength of bridges while providing opportunities for them to acquire skills using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to information and concepts. This K'NEX Education Set includes 207 K'NEX parts, building instructions, and a comprehensive Teacher's Guide, all packaged in a strong plastic tray with a snap-on lid for easy classroom storage. There's enough to build 13 fully-functioning models of real world structures including suspension, truss, and arch bridges, and the set supports 2-3 students working in teams. The Teacher's Guide (on CD) provides the information and resources required to build your students' understanding of scientific, technical and design concepts and to channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences. This set is aligned to STEM standards and Common Core Mathematics. 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 process. K'NEX models offer hands-on 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. From the Manufacturer No more toothpicks and glue! The K'NEX Education Introduction to Structures: Bridges set is designed to introduce students to the history, function, structural design, geometry and strength of bridges while providing opportunities for them to acquire skills using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to information and concepts. The Teacher's Guide provides the information and resources required to build your students' understanding of scientific, technical and design concepts and to channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences Set includes 207 K'NEX parts – enough to build 13 fully-functioning replicas of real-world structures! Supports 2 – 3 students orking as a team, in grades 3 -5. Building instructions and teacher's guide aligned to national education standards and Common Core Mathematics 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 Real Bridge Building Set.

• Build 13 fully-functioning replicas of real-world bridges
• Provides hands-on study of bridge history, function, structural design, geometry and strength
• Includes 207 K'NEX parts and pieces packaged in a convenient storage bin
• Designed for grades 3-5; includes building instructions and comprehensive Teacher's Guide
• Aligned to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts and Common Core standards