Motorized Simple Machines

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Grades 5 - 8

• 730 piece set to build investigate, and experiment with motorized simple machine models.
• Build multiple model simultaneously.
• Models demonstrate: levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, inclined planes, wedges, screws, gears and motion.
• Color-coded, printed instructions to build 22 models, plus a CD ROM to build motorized versions.
• A 75-page inquiry-based teachers guide that is aligned to NSES and ITEA standards. Background information, assessment strategies, lesson plans, and design briefs included.
• Supports a group of 6 - 8 students working collaboratively.
• 2 battery operated motors included (4 AA batteries per motor required)

Models Included

• Levers - Balance, wheelbarrow, Fishing Rod, Bottle Opener, Nutcracker, Hand Cart, Hammer.
• Pulleys - Elevator, Block and Tackle, Crane.
• Wheels and Axles - Screwdriver, Sawmill, Rubber Band Car.
• Inclined Plane - Ramp, Screw - Archimeded Screw, Wedge - Axe,
• Gears - *Crank Fan - crank, belt, and / or motor driven, *Transmission - crank and belt, motor and / or motor and belt driven, *Egg Beater - crank, belt, and / or motor driven, *Ferris Wheel - crank driven, crank and belt, or motor driven, *Carousel - crank or motor driven, *Conveyer Belt - crank or motor driven,
• Motion - Windshield wipers - rotary to oscillating, Slider - rotary to reciprocating
  *Denotes motorized option for the model.
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Exploring Machines
Grades 5 - 8

• 1432 Pieces and color coded building instructions to build 30 different models.
• You can build 4 of each model simultaneously.
• Models demonstrate 1st, 2nd, & 3rd class levers; fixed moveable, compound and block & tackle pulley systems; wheels and axles with the force applied to both the wheel and axle; inclined planes screws and wedges; spur, crown, sprocket, rack & pinion, transmission and differential gear systems.
• 4 copies of a master building book (#1) provided so 4 groups can build according to the teachers guide activities.
• A teachers guide is included in the set. It contains both key facts and inquiry based lesson plans on each model. Plus, design briefs for students to create their own working models based on concepts being studied. This guide is written to help teachers meet NSES standards
  
  Models included:
  • Levers - Balance, Tweezers, Stapler, Scissors, Rowboat, Piano, Hammer, Fishing Rod, Bottle Opener, Nutcracker
    
  • Inclined Planes - Dump truck, Spiral Staircase, Axe, Archimedes Screw
    
  • Pulleys - Tow truck, Block & Tackle, Crane, Elevator, Garage Door,
    
  • Gears - Eggbeater, Transmission, Carousel, Crank Fan, Conveyer Belt, Chain Saw, Rack & Pinion
    
  • Wheels & Axles - Wrench, Screwdriver, Sawmill, Paddle boat

    All K'NEX orders totalling $200.00 will receive another 10% off
    This discount will not be reflected on your shopping cart, but will be deducted from your invoice!
    

All K'NEX orders totalling $200.00 will receive another 10% off
This discount will not be reflected on your shopping cart, but will be deducted from your invoice!

Intro to Levers & Pulleys

Grades 3 - 5

Build 9 different real-world models one at a time. Set includes building instructions for each model with real-life photo and key facts. Models demonstrate 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class levers, along with fixed, movable, and combination pulley. 161 pieces support three students working in a team;

Intro to Wheels, Axles, and Inclined Planes

Grades 3 - 5

Build 7 different real-world models one at a time. Set includes building instructions for each model with real-life photo and key facts. Models demonstrate how a wheel turns an axle, how an axle turns a wheel, inclined plane, screw, and wedge. 194 pieces support 3 students working in a team; grades 3 - 5.

Intro to Gears

Grades 3 - 5

Builds 6 different real-world models. Set includes building instructions for each model with real-life photo and key facts. Models demonstrate 2 spur gear examples, 2 crown gear examples and 2 sprocket gear examples. 182 pieces support 2 - 3 students working in a team, grades 3-5. Comes packaged in strong plastic storage case with dividers

Simple Machines Deluxe Set

Grades 3 - 5

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