GraviTrax: Obstacle Set

SKU
058834
Grade 1-AD
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.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
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
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$129.99
Warning
Choking Hazard
  • Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
  • Toy contains a marble. Not for children under 3 years.

Description

This super-set includes all the pieces from the Starter Set along with five expansions/accessories: Bridges, Spiral, Transfer, Trampoline, and Zipline.

Publisher's Description of GraviTrax: Obstacle Set

With the GraviTrax Obstacle theme set, the inventive spirit is unleashed, and you can dive straight into the endlessly expandable marble run universe. With over 180 parts and a variety of building blocks, nothing stands in the way of surprising and action-packed building fun. The example tracks and instructions provide a playful introduction to the GraviTrax universe and encourage creativity for building your own marble run worlds.

GraviTrax is a flexibly expandable, interactive marble run system for children aged 8 and over: With GraviTrax, children, teenagers and adults don't just build simple marble runs. They create unique marble run worlds. By freely designing the marble runs and exploring the rolling behavior of the balls, the understanding of science is sharpened, and gravity can be experienced at first hand. The GraviTrax universe includes three exciting lines - CORE, PRO and POWER. 

All GraviTrax lines and products can be freely combined with each other. The GraviTrax universe can be expanded infinitely with countless extensions with classic building elements or bricks that enable special action and tricks. So everyone can tinker, try things out and build beyond themselves.

Category Description for GraviTrax Marble Run System

Marble runs have been around for decades, but they've never been this elegant! Welcome to GraviTrax, an entirely gravity-powered, 100%-modular marble run system for the modern age. There are three key components: hexagonal Height Tiles (provide elevation), Track Tiles, (which rest on Height Tiles and consist of curves, junctions, and intersections for marbles to travel on), and Track Lengths (which hook into and connect Track Tiles). And, of course, colored marbles to race together! Special Track Tiles, such as the Vortex, Launch Pad, or Magnetic Cannon, provide acceleration and flair to the course. Build the track in any configuration desired and let the marbles run wild! Do you want a 3-way race? One long track with crazy twists and turns? Its up to you! Please note the GraviTrax Starter Set is required for all expansion sets.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:1-AD
Brand:Ravensburger
EAN/UPC:4005556224258
Length in Inches:13.25
Width in Inches:20.5
Height in Inches:4.25
Weight in Pounds:6.5
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