K’NEX Education – STEM Explorations: Roller Coaster Building Set – 546 Pieces – Ages 8+ Construction Education Toy

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546 ASSORTED PIECES -This K’NEX Education set includes 546 parts, plus a battery-powered motor, for a single child or a team of two to three children building a working roller coaster. Two additional models are also included in this set – a ramp and a half-pipe – which can be built one at a time. The set requires two AA batteries, which are not included.
OFFERS HANDS-ON LEARNING – K’NEX Education models offer proactive opportunities for introducing children to scientific inquiry, investigation, and experimentation. Inquiry-based lessons challenge young learners as they build, investigate, problem-solve, discuss, and evaluate scientific and design principles in action.
EXPERIMENT GUIDE – Once a ride is built, an activity booklet guides learners through three hands-on, inquiry-based experiments. This experiment guide aligns with the national STEM standards and is designed for grades 5-9. Students will learn about the relationships between time, distance, speed, and more!