K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels & Axles and Inclined Planes set is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of Simple Machines - wheels and axles, and inclined planes. Students build, investigate, and evaluate scientific principles in action.
The Teacher's Guide, used in conjunction with the K'NEX materials and individual Student Journals, provides the information and resources needed to build students' understanding of scientific concepts and channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences.
Key Concepts:
- Understanding of how structures are made
- How to change and improve the design of models
- Impact of materials on the robustness of structures
What You Get:
- 221 K'NEX parts – enough to build 7 fully-functioning replicas of real-world machines, one at a time.
- Supports 2 – 3 students working as a team in grades 3 - 5.
- Building instructions and comprehensive teacher's guide included.
- Packaged in a strong storage tray with snap-on lid.
Benefits of K'NEX:
- Develops creativity and imagination
- Builds thinking, reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Establishes fine motor skills
- Teaches patience and concentration
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 their 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.
Delivery Information for non-eligible orders
Freight charges are based on the value of your order.
Australian Customers - please use the rates below:
| Order Value (ex GST) |
Freight (ex GST) |
| Less than $100 |
$11.00 |
| $100 - $199 |
$18.00 |
| $200 - $399 |
$26.00 |
| $400 - $699 |
$45.00 |
| More than $699 |
$55.00 |
| Storage Frames / Trolleys |
$150.00 |
Freight costs may exceed the above charges due to a schools remoteness and/or bulky items ordered. Schools will be informed of freight options before orders are processed.
The majority of orders are despatched within 24 hours and are expected to be delivered within 5-10 working days. All orders are delivered by Australia-wide freight, with tracking available. If you would like to use your own courier, need express freight or your order is taking longer than estimated, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (08) 9445 7133.
Overseas Customers - please use the rates below:
| Order Value (AUD) |
Freight (AUD)
|
| Less than $100 |
$25.00 |
| $100 - $199 |
$50.00 |
| $200 - $399 |
$100.00 |
| $400 - $699 |
$200.00 |
| More than $699 |
$300.00 |
| Storage Frames / Trolleys |
$350.00 |
The majority of orders are despatched within 24 hours and are expected to be delivered within 5-30 working days. All orders are delivered by local freight companies, with tracking available. If you would like to use your own courier, need express freight or your order is taking longer than estimated, please don’t hesitate to contact us on (+618) 9445 7133.
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