Brackitz® Complete STEAM Classroom Center

This is the BIG ONE! The Classroom STEAM Center gives you Structures, Wheels & Axles, Pulleys & Cranks and Gears, Sprockets & Chains all in one. It's ideal for classrooms that want to take STEAM learning, creativity and engineering design head-on. The STEAM Center is also great for library MakerSpaces. Each activity is focused on solving real-world challenges using creativity, the design process and a problem based learning approach. Four sturdy, lightweight containers keep over 1200 pieces organized. A super value with access to over 80 online lessons and activities provided. Ages 4 and up.

1224 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 design and build 3D structures, animals, spaceships, machines that spin and more using the planks, rotating pieces and connecting hubs. The STEAM Center includes all Brackitz Structures, Wheels & Axles, Gears, Sprockets & Chains and Pulleys in Cranks. LESSON PLANS INCLUDED - The Brackitz Structures 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 Students can solve real-world challenges using creativity, the design process, and a problem-based learning approach as they build. With a strong emphasis on STEM and STEAM learning skills, this educational toy helps children develop a solid foundation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics while having fun! IDEAL FOR CLASSROOMS - These large, durable pieces go together easily and stay together creating unique structures that are extremely sturdy. Great for young students to work with. 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 three years and older.