Our K’NEX Levers and Pulleys kit is designed for learning about different gears. There are three experiments included in the kit. It also provides a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to building, investigating, and problem solving. Included are instructions to build several types of projects, as well as access to more projects online. Each kit contains 8 building kits that should support 2-3 students each.
- Age Level: 8+; 4th-6th grade
- Time: 1+ hour. Can be expanded by building multiple projects and exploring their properties.
- Applications: Structural Engineering, Design, Spatial Reasoning
Kit Contents
- 8 K’NEX Building set with 178 pieces per set.
- Instruction Booklets
- USB Drive with instructions and handouts


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