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\nPhotosynthesis With K'Nex\n

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\nStudents explore the process of photosynthesis. They create a diagram of photosynthesis, create a flower using K'NEX pieces and gears, and write a paragraph explaining how they would take care of their flower according to the process of...\n
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\n\"Lines\n\n
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\nLines and Angles with K'NEX\n

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\nHere is a geometry lesson planwhich invites learners to create models using their knowledge of lines, segments, rays, and angles. This lesson plan reinforces geometric vocabulary and concepts through practical application, it also...\n
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\n\"Quadrilaterals\n\n
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\nQuadrilaterals\n

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\nLearners construct a variety of four-sided figures using a K'NEX Geometry Set. They view and discuss pictures of shapes, then in small groups they construct as many four-sided shapes as possible using the K'NEX Rods and Connectors. As a...\n
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\nRound and Round We Go\n

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\nConnect the dots on trigonometry with K'nex. Scholars use a K'nex model of a Ferris wheel to collect data points to plot on a height versus time graph. They'll then consider what type of function best models the data in the graph—and...\n
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\n\"Konnecting\n\n
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\nKonnecting Simple Machines and K'Nex\n

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\nStudents study and identify different types of simple machines and how they work. They design a simple machine.\n
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\nLego Structures\n

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\nLet your class become master builders. Scholars use Legos® or K'nex® pieces to create a structure that looks like an actual building in existence. The time limit is 12 minutes, so you better start building! \n
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\n\"Communication\n\n
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\nCommunication\n

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\nUsing a unique approach, learners practice communication skills. Placed in groups of two, one person creates a structure using Legos or Knex, and then gives his/her partner instructions for creating a duplicate without allowing them to...\n
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\nLet's Make a Solar Car\n

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\nStudents transform a car that they have built out of K'NEX into a solar car. Students add one or two solar cells to the car to power a DC motor then connect the motor to the car and come up with a method to drive the car. This is the...\n
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\n\"Designing\n\n
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\nDesigning Machines\n

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\nYoung scholars explore simple and compound machines. In groups of four students, they design a compound machine using K'NEX that has a stated purpose and consists of at least two simple machines.\n
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\nBridge Building\n

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\nLearners explore bridges and how they are constructed. After reviewing materials on bridges, they work in groups to record their findings. They design and construct a bridge using K'NEX or straws and predict which bridge will hold the...\n
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\nIt's a 3-D World Out There!\n

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\nStudents construct polygons. They identify attributes of three-dimensional shapes. Students name common three-dimensional shapes. They draw three-dimensional shapes, and sort three-dimensional shapes. Students use K'NEX materials sets to...\n
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\n\"Machines:\n\n
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\nMachines: Not So Simple\n

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\nLearners examine the names and images of simple machines in a matching activity. They build a simple machine using K'NEX before taking and printing out a digital picture of their example. They complete five station activities based on...\n
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\nAdding Power to the Car\n

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\nStudents add a gear system to a car they built out of K'NEX parts in a previous lesson. After the gear system is added, a rubber band power system is added to the car in order to propel the car.\n
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\nBuilding the Car (Mechanics and Motion)\n

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\nStudents design and begin building a car out of K'NEX parts after a class discussion on the components of the car, the constraints and goals of the design, the type of testing that will be performed, and a demonstration of a basic...\n
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\nMake a Spaceship\n

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\nPupils create a spaceship, satellite, or space station. For this space lesson, students consider design elements for buildings and objects in space. Pupils use K'Nex, Legos, or other household materials for their creation. Students draw...\n
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\nThe Hand Drill: An Example of a Screw\n

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\nYoung scholars examine how a screw works as an inclined plane and a hand drill works as a screw. In this physics lesson, students complete two hands-on activities working with simple machines including screws and hand drills. This lesson...\n
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\nCatch Me!\n

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\nPrimary learners will listen to a story about leprechauns and discuss what they look like and how they act. Then they will construct leprechaun traps to try and catch one. They must explain how their trap works using complete sentences....\n
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\nLiving On The Moon\n

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\nYoung scholars evaluate what life would be like living on the moon or another planet in our solar system.  In this science lesson, students create a colony that they would use to live in on the moon using Legos. \n
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\nHow Mass Affects the Speed of a Coaster Car\n

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\nLearners determine what factors affect the speed of the car. In this physics lesson, students calculate speed, velocity and acceleration from experimental data. They construct and interpret motion graphs.\n
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\nThe Island of The Blue Eagles\n

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\nSixth graders read the book CALL IT COURAGE by Armstrong Sperry. They use the Internet to research and work in groups to write ocean chants. They construct dioramas and build a sea turtle withK'NEX.\n
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\nBridges: Local, National and Global Connections\n

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\nFifth graders examine the role of bridges in commerce and transportation. They create a schedule for building a bridge and how much money it would take to build one.\n
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\nBroward Education Foundation: Rocking Chair Blues [Pdf]\n

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\nRocking Chair Blues is an innovative student driven activity which demonstrates that we as a society can easily be hypnotized by the overwhelming positives of technological advancements. Students will accomplish specific tasks over a...\n
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