K'nex Education: Bridges

West Des Moines Public Library
4000 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines, IA 50265
United States
Sprocket Gears! Spur Gears! Rack & Pinion! And More! The K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Gears set is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with gears. Students are provided with the opportunity to acquire skills using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to information and concepts as they build, investigate, discuss, and evaluate scientific principles in action.
Hands-on learning at it best! The K'NEX Education Intro to Simple Machines: Levers & Pulleys set is designed to introduce students to the scientific concepts associated with two types of Simple Machines – levers and pulleys. Students are provided with the opportunity to acquire skills using a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to information and concepts. Working cooperatively, students are encouraged to interact with each other as they build, investigate, discuss, and evaluate scientific principles in action.
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.
Knot your noodle! Construct caboodles of 2-D and 3-D puzzles with this brain-twisting solitaire game. Pick a puzzle from the book, set up the challenge, and then place the remaining pieces to solve the puzzle. Hundreds of possible combinations, but only one completes the puzzle!
This is the ultimate cardboard construction kit for families and friends to think outside the (cardboard) box.
This kit has enough tools for a small group of at-home makers to cut, fold and connect with up-cycled cardboard and take imagination, making and play to the next level.
This is pure, low-tech FUN!
Simple and safe, cardboard construction has never been this easy.
The Model SC-300R is an in-depth exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-300 Snap Circuits Classic. Ideal for use in homeschooling, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics.
Explains basic electricity & electronics including batteries, switches, resistors, capacitors, transistors, integrated circuits, motors, LEDs, incandescent lamps, amplifiers, speakers, microphones, radio components, and more!
The Model SC-750R is an in-depth exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-750 Snap Circuits Extreme. Ideal for use in home schooling, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools, where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics.
Snap Circuits® uses building pieces with snaps to assemble different electronic circuits on a simple “rows-and-columns” base grid that functions like the printed circuit board found in most electronic products. Each component is easily identifiable by a different color and functional purpose.
The Model SC-100R is an exploration of the electronic components included with the SC-100 Snap Circuits®. Ideal for use in homeschooling, middle schools, and high schools where students will grasp the basic principles of electronics.