Structures Gears, Sprockets & Chains

The Gears, Sprockets & Chains Extension Set expands the engineering go power of the base Structures Set. Gears and chains (like the ones in bicycles) are simple machines. When students learn to design and build with gears they gain hands-on understanding of the principles of motion. Five PreK-6 lessons are available for specific use with this module. Each activity is focused on solving real-world challenges using creativity and problem-based learning approach. The 503 pieces come in a convenient storage container.

Features of Structures Gears, Sprockets & Chains

503 PIECES FOR CREATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY - Brackitz award-winning, open-ended building toys are unique in their ability to connect anywhere, at any angle, enabling kids to engineer anything they can imagine. The Gears, Sprockets & Chains Educational Module gives students the ability to build simple machines in conjunction with the Brackitz Structures Set (sold separately). | LESSON PLANS INCLUDED - The Gears set comes with 25 free downloadable lesson plans and activities for PreK-6 written by expert educators. Lesson plans include clear learning objectives, vocabulary, literature references and standards alignments (NGSS, ECERS-R). Each lesson has easy set-up instructions including whole class and group activities, challenges, discussion topics and ideas for differentiating instruction. | HANDS-ON LEARNING - When students learn to design and build with gears, they gain hands-on understanding of the STEM / STEAM principles of motion and work. Each activity is focused on solving real-world challenges using creativity and a problem-based learning approach. | IDEAL FOR CLASSROOMS - These large, durable pieces go together easily and stay together creating unique 3D structures that are extremely sturdy. Great for young students to work with. The Gears, Sprockets & Chains Module is an extension set that requires the Brackitz Structures Set (Item BZ82120) for building. Comes in a convenient container for hassle-free cleanup and storage. | SAFE FOR CHILDREN - Rigorously tested for safety, these pieces are Certified Non-Toxic, BPA-Free, Lead-Free and Phthalates-Free. Supports a group of four to six students, age four years and older.