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Zometool Creator Basic Kit
SKU
060643
Grade 1-AD
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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
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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
A completely unique building set that feels a little bit like simplified, geometry-based K'Nex. Zome is composed of struts (slender, colored plastic rods) and balls. The balls are a white plastic that are covered in holes that are either triangles, rectangles or pentagons. The struts have connecting ends that match those shapes and since certain holes face certain directions, you can create some very cool and interesting geometric shapes! I'll admit, these little guys are trickier than I expected, but were quite addicting as the challenge only made me more determined. This set has 30 balls, 15 blue struts in three sizes, 10 yellow struts in three sizes and 6 red struts in three sizes for a combined 93 struts. Parents should note that the included manual is the general manual from the creators, and not all of the designs presented will be buildable with this basic set. ~ Laura
Publisher's Description of Zometool Creator Basic Kit
BASIC is designed to provide a first experience with Zometool's open-ended creation system.
Fair warning: If your child gets hooked you will be needing a larger kit!
Zometool is a unique and award winning multi-dimensional building toy that is treasured by kids, parents, teachers artists and scientists around the world.
Colorful step-by-step instructions will get you started while leaving you a wide universe open for exploration and free-play.
Category Description for Zome System
More than a building set, the Zome system is designed to explore the worlds of mathematics, chemistry, biology, art, architecture, and more, allowing children to play with concepts in a tangible way. The system integrates the concepts of shape, number, and vector into a mathematical system designed to duplicate the basic molecules and growth proportions of cells, crystals and other natural forms. The basic parts of each Zome set are round connector nodes which allow the builder to build in any of 62 different directions. The bars or struts of different lengths that connect to the nodes are based on the numbers 2, 3, and 5 and each features that number of sides. Each of these bars features a different connector shape related to the shape of the bar, which corresponds to one of the three types of connecting holes on the node. These unique aspects allow the students to create 3-D models of DNA, geometrical forms, multi-carbon chemistry molecules and detailed architectural structures with accurate angles and scale. Don't be intimidated by all that though - the set can be enjoyed just as a fun construction set
The Creator set contains building instructions for suggested models. If you register your set online, you can also utilize their software, additional models to build and replacement for broken parts. The smaller ScienceZone project set contains enough pieces to build models of structures found in science, and some information on these structures as well. All in all, these versatile and diverse sets will come in handy not only to explore more "academic" concepts, but also for children to explore construction in a way similar to how natural forms are constructed. What a unique concept! - Jess
Details
| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Zometool |
| Grades: | 1-AD |
| EAN/UPC: | 709743249003 |
| Length in Inches: | 6.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 3.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 3.375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |
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