Includes 2 kits:
Mechanics: Levers, Linkages & Structures
Newton's Laws: Inertia, Momentum, Kinetic & Potential Energy
Learn how Levers are used to increase a force for lifting heavy objects and how you can create models with complex motion by connecting many levers together. Discover all the types of forces acting on structures and find out ways to reduce their effects. Build 16 working models such as a seesaw, a movable weight scale, a wheelbarrow, a parking gate, a toy with moving figures, a pantograph, a cube and a double deck bridge. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge!
Learn all about Newton’s laws of motion which are the basis of classical mechanics that still describe most everyday life situations. Experiment with kinetic and potential energy in order to discover the properties of energy and how it is transformed from one form to the other. Build 8 working models such as a ballistic catapult, a gravity fan, a collision car, a moving cabin, a balloon powered plane and a dragster. You can find easy-to-follow building instructions for all models either online or in the booklet included. The booklet provides detailed explanations of the different scientific principles applied and incorporates innovative experimental activities for hands-on learning. A Quiz section is also available to challenge your newly acquired knowledge!
Special Note: These kits were purchased to supplement materials for the STEM Design Challenge, and can be borrowed for practice for that competition. However, this is not required as K'Nex pieces are also still permitted for use in that competition.