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Real Bridge Building
SKU
008068
Grade 5-9
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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.
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
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Description
Students will love constructing replicas of famous bridges such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Harbor Bridge, London's Tower Bridge, and more. Seven bridges (cantilever, bascule, suspension, beam, truss, arch, and cable-stayed) are possible, with the capacity to build two at a time. Students can test the load strength and stability of different bridges, do cost analysis, research background information and more. 2,282 pieces. ~ Megan
Publisher's Description of Real Bridge Building
Teach your students about the art and science of bridge building while creating replicas of real-word bridges
Teach your students about the art and science of bridge building while creating replicas of real-word bridges! This 2,304-piece educational construction kit supports six to eight students working in teams. It makes a great learning tool for kids ages 10 and up or for 5th to 9th grade students. Teachers who are looking for a complete kit that teaches about bridges and structural engineering and is also aligned to national education standards, this is for you!Students can work as a team and collaborate on building seven big bridges two at a time thanks to the thousands of colored pieces in this set. K'NEX Education promotes the development of teamwork, camaraderie, and social skills. It also provides a hands-on study of the history, function, structural design, geometry, and strength of bridges. This educational kit is the ideal learning toy for playdates and classroom settings.Thanks to its complex and cognitive approach to entertainment, K'NEX Education promotes growth in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects. It helps develop students' creativity and natural curiosity about how things work while providing endless entertainment. A step-by-step instruction booklet is also included in this education kit that contains complete details on the seven inquiry-based engineering projects that children can construct. With this playset, children can build replicas of famous bridges that are 5 to 6 feet long.In addition, this toy set includes two storage trays. Children will enjoy playing and learning with the K'NEX Education Real Bridge Building Set.
Product Bullet Points
2,304 parts to build replicas of 13 real world bridges, including Golden Gate Bridge, Sydney Harbor Bridge, the Tower Bridge and more
Accommodates 6-8 students working in teams and appropriate for middle & high school classrooms in grades 5-9
STEM Concepts: bridge types and their characteristics, bridge history, design process, tension, load, stress, elastic limit and more
Packaged in 2 reusable plastic storage bins with snap-on lids for quick clean-up and easy storage
Building with K'NEX puts children on a path towards a fundamental understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects.
K'NEX Education sets come with lesson plans and experiment guides written by educators that feature hands-on, inquiry-based projects.
All teacher guides and experiment guides are aligned to national standards, including ITEEA, NSES, NCTM, NGSS and Common Core.
K'NEX Education sets let students build replicas of real-world machines to gain an understanding of the principles that make them work.
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | K'Nex Industries |
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| Length in Inches: | 17.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 12.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 10.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 12.81 |
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