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(K'Nex Real Bridge Building Kit
Build five- to six-foot-long bridge models with this deluxe construction kit! This is an excellent set for kids who are interested in architecture and construction. Models include the Golden Gate Bridge and London's famous Tower Bridge.This set comes with 2282 plastic snap-together pieces, enough to build two of the seven bridge models simultaneously. A middle school teacher's guide is included: it has reproducible student worksheets, teacher notes, a student bridge construction project, a design project, and interdisciplinary activity tying in math. This is a great kit for multiple kids working together. Comes with a free CD-ROM with PDF building instructions (so you can print copies for multiple students) and two sturdy plastic boxes to store the parts in. Made in USA. Ages 10-14.
Key science concepts that can be taught and learned with this kit include:
- Learn the characteristics of seven different types of bridges
- Explore the ways different bridge types bear their loads
- Evaluate how strong and sturdy each bridge is through experiments
- Find the cost of building different types of bridges
- Explore the history of each of the seven bridges from around the world
