K'nex Education Intro To Structures : Bridges

No more toothpicks and glue! The K'NEX® Education Intro 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.
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. Building instructions and teacher's guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards.
Key Concepts: Design Process, Compression, Tension, Load (Dead and Live), Force, Stress, Cantilever Construction, Suspension Technology, Keystone, Abutments and Anchorages.
Build 13 fully-functioning replicas of real-world structures, one at a time.
Supports 2 - 3 students working as a team. Grades 3 -6.
Includes 207 K'NEX® parts, building instructions, teacher's guide and storage tray with snap-on lid.