More than other content areas, engineering uses all of a student's STEM skills to design and test new ideas. Teaching across the curriculum like this gives students a well-rounded understanding of the world and how it all works together. Midwest’s educational toys and other STEM products for schools are the perfect addition to a construction and engineering classroom designed to engage students with integrated and real-world experiences.
K’Nex
The classic K’Nex rod and connector building system has won over 430 awards and recognitions since it first debuted in 1992. With STEM toys and kits specially designed for every age group and skill level, students can develop and hone fine motor and manual dexterity skills, spatial awareness, and hand-eye coordination. A K’Nex building set helps students gain a better understanding of STEM subjects.
Strawbees
Strawbees STEM kits are a great way for kids to explore their imaginations while learning construction and engineering principles. Starter kits get the good ideas flowing. Whether you want to explore inventions, robotics, construction, or science, there’s a kit for you. Supplement existing Strawbees Makerspace kits with additional idea cards. You can also outfit an entire library, grade level, or after-school program with a classroom kit.
Fischertechnik
For all things automotive engineering, Fischertechnik has what you’re looking for. Get set up with a controller, base set, and STEM Prep set. Then, steer your students to gears, fuel cells, pneumatics, renewable energy, electronics, and hydraulics. Designed for middle and high school students, these kits can also work across the curriculum with CTE courses.
3Dux Design
The 3Dux Design system is a clever way to teach young children the fundamentals of construction and engineering while also showing them the benefit of recycling. Start from the ground up with your preschool and kindergarten students by building architecture sets for a museum, fire station, or home. Take the next step for first and second graders and check out the home kit that includes LED lighting! Encourage future civic engineers with the city floor mat. Take them to the stars on a rocket ship, or keep them close to home with the Go-Packs. Start exploring the 3Dux design system with classroom STEM kits or supplement your existing Makerspace kits with additional connectors and cardboard refills.
