K'NEX Energy, Motion, and Aeronautics Set

10 years & up. This exciting set helps students learn about real-world concepts and principles in the continually expanding field of engineering. Developed in partnership with the NASTAR (National AeroSpace Training and Research) Center, the realistic and fun models allow three groups of students to simultaneously explore Newton's Laws, mechanical systems, projectile motion, airplane flight surfaces, aeronautic and aerospace training devices, parachute technology, optical illusions, and much more. The comprehensive teacher's guide includes lesson plans, background information, teacher notes and reproducible worksheets. Aligned to state and national standards.

• Newton's Laws
• The Design Process/Engineering Design
• Data Collection, Graphing, and Analysis
• Forces, Energy, and Motion
• Testing, Evaluating, and Modifying
• Systems and Organization
• Models and Prototypes
• Ratios and proportions
• Measurement
• Problem Solving and Experimentation