Which of the engineering products did you like the most? How might you use this in your space?
Products and Projects Explored
Products and Projects Explored
- K’Nex Maker Set: Wheels, Maker Set: Simple Machines
- LEGO Simple Machines Set
- Marbleocity Mini Skate Park
- Robokits Super Solar recycler
- Sticklets
- Zometools STEAM Kit
Enjoyed Lego Simple machines as instructions were well done and kids are used to snapping lego blocks in place. Would purchase at least 6 boxes to set up 6 stations of 3 to 4 kids each
ReplyDeleteWe have done many PBL intro activities with marshmallows and spaghetti (or coffee stirrers) in the past. This kit, although expensive, is durable and would be less problematic and less sticky in an elementary setting for kids and teachers!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great to have such a large assortment of pieces for faculty meetings and multiple centers. Shapes and 3D concepts, as well as structures and free play are all possible explorations.
(For the Zometool STEAM Kit)
DeleteI particularly liked the Sticklets for their ease of use and versatility with connecting sticks.
ReplyDeleteZometool STEAM Kit was my favorite engineering product. I really enjoyed being able to create in 3D and see how it tied in to science and math. Again, it seemed age appropriate for older students and a creative way to entice the math and science teachers into the library.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed he concept of the Sticklets. Students of any age would enjoy using these indoors and out. The Zometool was also an amazing idea and concept for math and science and art as well. I can see the students using these for so many projects. The marble run was also a great concept and now that I see you have a great re usable idea I can see more use in it.
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