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Air-Walker (STEM Experiment Kit)
SKU
053833
Grade 3-9
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Description
What's cooler than building a robot that can scale vertical surfaces? Although a little slower than superheroes with wall-scaling ability, the Air-Walker is fascinating to build and watch. The kit includes parts and instructions to build five different models that can each climb smooth vertical surfaces like windows, dry-erase boards or laminate surfaces. Each model works with a system of air pumps and suction cups to both cling to the surface and move up, left or right. A 24-page instruction book features an illustrated comic story about Nexo the Air-Walker, along with illustrated, step-by-step instructions to build him and the other four models. Two AA batteries (not included) are required for the motor. Everyone will be anxious to see this machine in action!
Publisher's Description of Air-Walker (STEM Experiment Kit)
A robot that defies gravity?! Thats what you get with Air-Walker, a four-legged bot that uses an ingenious system of suction cups and pumps to crawl along smooth, vertical surfaces like windows. A follow-up to the award-winning Geckobot STEM experiment kit, Air-Walker uses technology similar to that found in its reptilian predecessor, but with easier assembly.
Your Air-Walker can crawl in a straight line, to the left, or to the right, while a special mechanism makes the robots head move back and forth as its body moves forward. You can also build four other models with the same components and learn how suction and mechanical devices can be used in different real-world applications. A vacuum-suction machine sticks to and lifts flat panels, while a robot with just two suction cups rotates around a central pivot point.
This hands-on construction kit brings engineering and physics to life as it demonstrates the power of air pressure at work. A 24-page, full-color manual guides your model building and experiments with clear step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Thames and Kosmos |
| Grades: | 3-9 |
| EAN/UPC: | 814743014176 |
| Length in Inches: | 13.125 |
| Width in Inches: | 10 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
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