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K’NEX Education – Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels, Axles, & Inclined Planes Set – 221 Pieces – Ages 8+ Engineering Educational Toy

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  • 7 BUILDING IDEAS – The K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels, Axles, and Inclined Planes Set consists of 221 colorful parts and pieces made of durable plastic. These pieces can be combined to build 7 fully functioning replicas of real-world machines one at a time. Let your kids’ imaginations expand as they create their own inventions with this building set!
  • INTERACTIVE LEARNING – K’NEX Education allows kids to enjoy hands-on learning. This set is designed to introduce students to scientific concepts as they create two types of simple machines: wheels and axles and inclined planes. With this fun and inquiry-based approach, students in grades 3 to 5 can build, investigate, and evaluate scientific principles in action.
  • BUILD AS A TEAM – Not only does K’NEX Education stimulate kids’ brains, it also promotes social skills through teamwork and collaboration. This set can be built by 2 to 3 students working as a team at once. Building instructions and a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide that is aligned to science, technology, engineering, and math standards are included. This set is recommended for students ages 8 and above.
  • CONVENIENT STORAGE BIN – This building set comes with a handy, reusable bin for convenient transport and storage, so you can enjoy a quick and hassle-free clean up after playtime. This teaches builders to keep their playing areas tidy and organized.
  • STEAMagination – It’s the connection of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts & math) with a child’s natural curiosity and creativity and it powers the fun of each and every K’NEX building set. Building with K’NEX puts children on a path towards a fundamental understanding of STEAM/STEM subjects.

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Integrate fun and entertainment while enriching your child’s learning capabilities with the K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels, Axles, and Inclined Planes Set!

This educational engineering toy consists of 221 colorful parts and pieces made of durable plastic. These pieces can be combined to build 7 fully functioning replicas of real-world machines one at a time. Let your students’ imaginations expand as they create their own inventions with this building set!

K’NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines is designed to introduce students to basic scientific concepts as they create two types of simple machines: wheels and axles and inclined planes. With this fun and inquiry-based approach to concepts, students in grade levels 3 to 5 can build, investigate, and evaluate scientific principles in action.

Not only does K’NEX Education stimulate kids’ brains, it also promotes social skills through teamwork and collaboration. This building set makes a great learning tool for students, as it can be built by two to three kids working as a team. Additionally, all K’NEX Education sets come with either a comprehensive guide for teachers or an experiment guide for student-led learning. All lesson plans and experiment guides are written by expert educators and feature hands-on, inquiry-based projects that engage students in today’s busy classroom. This set is recommended for students ages 8 and above.

From the Manufacturer

STEM EDUCATION AT ITS BEST! Bring the excitement of hands-on learning to your next simple machines unit. The K'NEX Education Introduction to 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 provides the information and resources needed to build students' understanding of scientific concepts and channel their inquiries into active and meaningful learning experiences. Set includes 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. Grades 3 -5. Building instructions and comprehensive teacher's guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Standards included. Packaged in a strong storage tray with snap-on lid. 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 the 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. Aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math standards. Also see K'NEX Education's Intro to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys and Intro to Simple Machines: Gears for grades 3-5 and Exploring Machines for middle school classrooms.


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  • Robust and easy storage
  • Made of 100 per cent recyclable materials

Why K'NEX Education

The K'NEX Education Range has been designed to maximize pupil engagement in today's busy classroom.

  • Sets have been designed for school use and teach young scientists and engineers key science, technology and maths concepts by constructing real world models
  • Each product in the K'NEX Education line comes with a comprehensive Teacher's Guide, with lesson plan and extension activities
  • Easy to follow, colour coded instructions make it possible for pupils to work independently or in groups

Dynamic Features

Engage, excite and motivate pupils to learn. Encourage scientific enquiry, investigation and experimentation through active participation.

Education Standards Alignment

Aligned to national Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths curriculum (STEM).

Replicas of Real World Machin

Help students to relate concepts to the world they live in.

Enquiry Based Curriculum

Challenges students to apply problem solving and troubleshooting techniques.

Intro to Simple Machines - Wheels / Axles and Inclines Planes

Include:
  • Identifying key parts of wheel and exple system
  • Where wheels and axles are used
  • Comparing and contrasting how these different machines function
  • Identifying how inclined planes, screws and wedges make work easier

Supports 2-3 Students Working Together

Ideal for Key Stages 2-3. Age 8+.

Perfect when teaching design and technology - students can explore how machines work

Many students accelerate their learning through hands on exploration and experimentation. The K'NEX introduction to Machines range allows students to explore diverse areas of the curriculum.

Includes a comprehensive 39 page Teacher's Guide with 6 lesson plans.

3 Lesson Plans cover wheels and axles - well, paddle boat and steering wheel. 3 cover inclined planes - steep and long ramps, splitting wedge and hand drill.

Builds 7 different models including Hand Drill, Paddle Boat and Steep Ramp.

Covers key terms, definitions and concepts.

What's in the box

  • STEM AT ITS BEST! Bring the excitement of hands-on learning to your next simple machines unit. As part of a series, the 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.
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Customers like the quality, imagination, fun, and appearance of the building set. For example, they mention it's educational, keeps kids entertained for hours, and brilliantly designed. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use, and value.

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    97 customers mention83 positive14 negative

    Customers are happy with the quality of the product. They say it's a great building toy, the pieces are nice and durable, and it'll last for a long time. Some customers also mention that the packaging of the toy doesn't match the quality. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's quality and recommend it to others.

    "...I'm happy the quality if good and the case it comes in will help keep all the pieces together so my younger daughter can use them when she's ready." Read more

    "...The plastic case is well build with solid latches. I will buy another product from this company soon." Read more

    "Decent quality. I imagine there are tons of things that could be built out of these. I bought this for my son, when he was 8 or 9...." Read more

    "...The storage case for the pieces seems sturdy. The pieces have a tendency to be difficult to both snap together and take apart...." Read more

    83 customers mention83 positive0 negative

    Customers find the imagination to be a great toy for teaching kids simple machines. They say it's good for introducing kids to kinetics and the CD learning guide is packed with good lessons about the science and math behind the machines. Customers also mention that the pieces can be used and the learning guide has good lessons.

    "K'Nex has done an amazing job with their educational sets, and we have been using them as a supplement to our family homeschool program...." Read more

    "...Overall I am impressed with this toy, it's educational and the pieces can be used for much more than just building bridges...." Read more

    "...No need to hunt for other pieces! The CD learning guide is packed with good lessons about the science and math behind the machines...." Read more

    "...And for once an "educational" toy actually had clear educational value, prompting the kids to make a change in the project and then observe..." Read more

    54 customers mention54 positive0 negative

    Customers find the toy fun and educational. They say it keeps kids entertained for hours, and is a great way to teach science. Customers also say the kit has a fun variety of projects with satisfyingly realistic results. They mention that it's a cool experience and an excellent challenging toy for a kid.

    "...The arch bridge was particularly fun, with three variants, the arch under, arch over, and arch through...." Read more

    "...I do feel that this would be a fun way to learn about motion, once old enough to understand the basic concepts...." Read more

    "...I wish they'd include more sets with each box for this price, but a very fun and interesting toy nonetheless, which I can see growing with our young..." Read more

    "This kit has a fun variety of projects, all with satisfyingly realistic results...." Read more

    17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

    Customers find the appearance of the toy brilliant, cool, and relevant to their lessons. They also say it's a well-designed hands-on toy for girls who've outgrown playing with dolls. Customers also mention that it'll be a great introduction to bridge design for school children.

    "...The designs included were very relevant to her lessons and are regular objects which made it more interesting for her...." Read more

    "...What a great product, and it's brilliantly designed. Great job, guys at K'nex!..." Read more

    "...The bridges they have built so far have turned out pretty neat. The storage case for the pieces seems sturdy...." Read more

    "...These are different from Legos actually appearing more realistic...." Read more

    16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

    Customers find the variety of the bridge building set to be a good example. They say it makes several different bridges and gives descriptions. They also mention that the pieces are well-made, and the instructions are clear. Customers also say the set has 13 different bridge options, and multiple instructions allow for several building options. They like that the set is inventive and helps students explore concepts of bridge design and engineering.

    "...For instance, bridges are symmetrical, so I would build the left while my 5 year old copied me and built the right...." Read more

    "...I loved that this one set had multiple instructions and allowed for several building options...." Read more

    "This set builds some awesome bridges. I got it for my 4-year-old's Christmas gift, because he's into bridges and building things...." Read more

    "Great for building bridges as well as independent, creative projects...." Read more

    58 customers mention37 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of use. Some mention that the directions are easy to follow, and the parts come in a easy to use and store tub. However, others say that the instructions are tricky to follow and the kit requires too much work. Some customers also mention that pieces are stiff to put together.

    "...Each design took about 30-45 minutes to put together and directions were easy to follow. She got a kick out of the fact all the cranks really work...." Read more

    "...My only negative on the kit is that the instructions are not like lego instructions with many steps...." Read more

    "...With a little help she finished the project and was happy. The instructions are good...." Read more

    "...I loved that this one set had multiple instructions and allowed for several building options...." Read more

    17 customers mention10 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the toy. Some mention it's a good buy for the money, while others say it'd be overpriced for the amount of knex you get.

    "...This set is quite a good buy for the money - lots of education and fun all in one box...." Read more

    "A bit expensive and I wish they'd include more sets with each box for this price, but a very fun and interesting toy nonetheless, which I can see..." Read more

    "...I believe that the set is worth the money I spent and I expect that it will last a long time...." Read more

    "The toy is fine, but the quality of the packaging of this toy doesn't deserve this price...." Read more

    17 customers mention4 positive13 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the parts of the toy. They mention that they're missing a whole bag of parts, a third of the set, and no extra pieces to make it work. Some say that the set arrived without all of its parts.

    "...The set doesn't come with a bunch of extras...." Read more

    "This is the second k'nex education sets I've purchased that is missing pieces (and pieces not found in the other education sets), making the models..." Read more

    "...Once the instructions are gone, I feel the kit isn't as fun. Pieces are a little hard for my 5 year old, but not for my 9 year old...." Read more

    "...Overall I am impressed with this toy, it's educational and the pieces can be used for much more than just building bridges...." Read more

    Instruction booklet could be a LOT better!
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    Instruction booklet could be a LOT better!
    Instructions are tricky to follow. There are color inaccuracies, lack of guidance on what size pieces to pick while there’s similar pieces of differing lengths etc. Compared to a Lego instruction booklet, this leaves a lot to be desired.
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    It was one of my son's favourite Christmas gifts and has helped him advance in his science and technology learning. It comes with all the parts you need to build seven different working machines.

    Included is a guide to building a fan, an egg beater, a chainsaw, an exercise bike, a car window, a blender, and a record player. In addition to this, children can use their imaginative skills to come up with their own building projects and make their own inventions.

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