Mechanics & Structures
This unit is comprised of activities that require the manipulation of physical materials. At the end of the day students create a tangible product. Learning becomes especially valuable when natural phenomena such as gravity, wind, and structural soundness (or lack of) challenge students expectations and goals. By engaging in hands-on work students learn fundamentals of physics, mechanics, and employ science and mathematics to solve relevant challenges. In this system of technology students design, build, and test constructed objects such as bridges, simple machines, and their own incredible creations.
Student Examples
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Zometool Spinner - Level III
Zach & Justin Grade 5 Polygon Architecture w/Zometools
Caleb & Cole Grade 3 |
Learning Resources
Forces & Motion
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Gears, Torque, & Mighty Machines
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Simple Machines
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Structures & Design
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Additional Project Opportunities
ZometoolsBelow, are several booklets to provide additional project ideas. They provide background information on a variety of topics as well as fun models to build and explore. If you choose to try one of these models for your project, be sure to read the information within and do some research on the topic to include in your presentation.
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K'NexIf you are looking for other great things to build with your K'Nex kit, try one of the projects below. Just click on the image to access the directions. Make sure that you connect your build to the content area you are learning about - wheels & axles, inclined planes, pulleys, etc..
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