K'Nex are building tools comprising rods, connectors of various shapes and angles, gears, motors, and other functional shapes. They can be used to build structures and machines with moving or non-moving parts and are helpful for developing fine motor skills.
Schools have a number of different K'Nex sets that are designed to focus on different concepts. See the list below for more information.
K'Nex can be used for many engineering challenges.
Teachers' Guides and lesson plans
Here is a list of 30 design challenges using basic K'Nex.
Chicago bascule bridges
Force and motion
Solar, water, and wind power