STEM Roller Coaster Building Set for Ages 8+

K’NEX Education 546-Piece Set

Key Features:

• 546 High-Quality Parts: This comprehensive set includes 546 building pieces, plus a battery-powered motor, providing ample components for both individual and collaborative play.
• Versatile Models: Build a working roller coaster or construct a ramp and half-pipe. This set offers variety and engagement.
• Battery-Powered Motor: Enhance the roller coaster model with a motor for added functionality and excitement.
• Includes Batteries: Two AA batteries are required to operate the motor, which are not included in the set.

Hands-On Learning:

• Educational Inquiry: Introduce young learners to scientific inquiry, investigation, and experimentation with attention-grabbing projects.
• Inquiry-Based Activities: Engage students through hands-on, inquiry-based experiments that deepen their understanding of scientific principles.
• Aligns with National STEM Standards: Designed for grades 5-9, this set supports national STEM standards, including ITEEA, NSES, NCTM, NGSS, and Common Core.

Teamwork and Social Skills:

• Cooperative Building: Encourage teamwork by building models with friends, fostering collaboration and social skills.
• Problem-Solving: Discuss and evaluate models to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Camaraderie: Strengthen relationships and develop social skills through shared playtime and cooperative building.

STEAMagination:

• STEAM Integration: Connect science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with a child’s natural curiosity and creativity.
• Fundamental Understanding: Build a foundational understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects as children engage in hands-on play.

Additional Benefits:

• Experiment Guide: Once a ride is built, an activity booklet guides learners through three hands-on experiments, enhancing engagement and comprehension.
• Comprehensive Lesson Plans: Each set includes either a lesson plan for teachers or an experiment guide for student-led learning.
• Real-World Learning: Build replicas of real-world machines and contraptions, providing a concrete understanding of their principles and functions.

Educational Standards Alignment:

• National Educational Standards: K’NEX Education sets are aligned with national educational standards, ensuring relevance and effectiveness in the classroom.
• Effective Learning: Through real-world models and interactive experiments, students gain practical understanding of complex concepts.

Ignite the imagination and foster a learning environment that sparks curiosity and innovation with the K’NEX Education 546-piece set.