Gears, Sprockets & Chains 503-Piece Module

The Brackitz Gears, Sprockets & Chains Module expands the “engineering go power” of the base Structures module. 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. Each activity is focused on solving real-world challenges using creativity and problem-based learning approach. 

Lesson Plans for Gears coming Spring 2020!

503 PIECES FOR CREATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE PLAY 

Brackitz award-winning, open-ended building toys are fun and educational.  Brackitz educational toys for kids 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 Brackitz Gears building 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.