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    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos
    • Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit STEM Thames & Kosmos

    Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit

    • STEM
    • Physics
    • Ages 8+

    Ten NGSS-aligned physics activities for classroom hands-on learning.

    $179.95

    Bring hands-on physics to your middle school classroom with ten activities aligned to eight NGSS standards! The 116-page teacher guide includes detailed lesson plans and objectives, with each activity timed for one or two 45-50 minute class periods. Kids will build models to illustrate physics concepts using the kit's 437 durable pieces designed for repeated use by groups of up to four students. This kit includes stackable storage bins for easy clean-up.

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    • Developed by educators and scientists
    • Step-by-step build instructions
    • Engaging illustrations throughout
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    What's in the Box

    • Piece Count: 437
    • 116 page manual

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    Are you ordering for a school or classroom setting? Check out the Forces & Interactions: Middle School Physics Classroom Kit - Classroom Bundle 8-Pack for use with up to 32 students.

    Bring the fun of hands-on physics to the classroom! This classroom kit is designed specifically for middle school NGSS classrooms.

    NGSS ALIGNED: The ten physics and engineering design activities are aligned to eight standards covered in NGSS middle school classrooms.
    TEACHER GUIDE & LESSON PLANS: 116-page book includes detailed explanations and activity objectives to guide instruction.
    TIMED FOR CLASSROOM USE: Each activity is intended to be performed in one or two 45–50 minute class periods.
    DURABLE BUILDING SYSTEM: 437 pieces included; intended for repeated classroom use.
    EASE OF USE: Illustrated step-by-step assembly instructions direct hands-on model building exercises.
    SUITABLE FOR GROUPS: Each kit is designed for use by up to four students.
    EASY CLEAN-UP & STORAGE: Stackable plastic storage bin with sorting tray and building lid allows for organization of parts.

    NGSS Correlations

    MS-ESTS1-1 Engineering Design
    MS-ESTS1-2 Engineering Design
    MS-ESTS1-3 Engineering Design
    MS-ESTS1-4 Engineering Design
    MS-PS2-1 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
    MS-PS2-2 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
    MS-PS2-3 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
    MS-PS2-5 Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions

    Ages

    8+

    Experiments

    10

    Piece Count

    437

    Manual Pages

    116

    Product Dimensions

    16.3 x 6.3 x 12.3 in.

    Product Weight

    6.3 lbs

    Manual Dimensions

    8.5 x 11 in.

    Batteries Required

    AA 2)

    Country of Origin

    Taiwan

    Year Released

    2020

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