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K’NEX Renewable Energy
£189.99 £139.99
Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX® Education Renewable Energy Set! Designed to address critical science, technology and engineering concepts in the middle school classroom and provide instructional models that will enhance students’ understanding of these important concepts.Using K’NEX® and the lessons provided in the teacher guide enables you to offer students a program of study that uses hands-on exploration in conjunction with an engaging inquiry-based approach to learning. As students work cooperatively they are encouraged to work together as they build, investigate, discuss and evaluate concepts, ideas and designs.
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10+ Years 9 Models 6 – 12 Students 550 Pieces
Go green and bring STEM concepts to life with the K’NEX® Education Renewable Energy Set! Designed to address critical science, technology and engineering concepts in the middle school classroom and provide instructional models that will enhance students’ understanding of these important concepts. Using K’NEX® and the lessons provided in the teacher guide enables you to offer students a program of study that uses hands-on exploration in conjunction with an engaging inquiry-based approach to learning. As students work cooperatively they are encouraged to work together as they build, investigate, discuss and evaluate concepts, ideas and designs. Set includes 583 K’NEX® parts – enough to build 9 renewable energy models, three at a time. Supports 6 – 12 students working in teams. Grades 5 – 9. Building instructions comprehensive teacher’s guide aligned to Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths 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 Maths standards.
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The Renewable Energy set allows students to compare and contrast the power and efficiency that can be realised from wind, solar and water powered machines. Students generate electricity to operate models as they experiment with renewable energy systems. Builds 3 models at a time: One 1.38 V – 500mA solar panel, 3 motors and power cords, and 1 capacitor for energy storage included
Key Concepts
- Renewable Energy
- Solar, wind and hydro power
- Energy: Radiant, Mechanical and Electrical
- Kinetic and Potential Energy
- Green energy/Clean energy
- Hydroelectric energy generation
