The Teacher’s guide contains background information, assessment strategies, lesson plans and design briefs, and there are building instructions for 22 models, plus a CD ROM with instructions to build motorised versions.
The models include:
Levers: Balance, Wheelbarrow, Fishing Rod, Bottle Opener, Nutcracker, Hand Cart, Hammer
Pulleys: Elevator, Block and Tackle, Crane
Wheels and Axles: Screwdriver, Sawmill, Rubber Band Car
Inclined Plane: ramp
Screw: Archimedes Screw
Wedge: Axe
Gears: Crank Fan, Transmission, Egg Beater, Ferris Wheel, Carousel and Conveyor Belt
Motion: Windscreen wipers (rotary to oscillating), Slider (rotary to reciprocating)
Note: Add one or more K’Nex Control motors to this set, and switches to use these models for computer control. See FlowGo and Control items.