Thanks to your generosity, our @SumnerBPS 5th graders are building models to increase their understanding of types of work that can be done with simple machines. Using these K’nex kits is ideal since the directions include pictures that help develop a better understanding of how the parts contribute to the finished project. Sometimes times, even I need to look at them more than once!

Thanks again for your generosity and support!

Theresa Ler

Thanks to you generosity, we were able to surpass our fundraising goal. I’ll post some pictures of the students in action w/ their new Makerspace materials. Full STEAM Ahead!

The K'nex sets I'm hoping to purchase serve two different roles.

One set is for younger learners (K1-1st) to begin building. The pieces are larger and easier for students with developing motor skills. They allow young builders more creativity.

The other kits are for 3rd to 5th grade students to learn specifically about levers and pulleys. Building using specific directions help students understand more about how things are assembled. Hopefully, this will help them when creating their own designs.

Thanks to those who've donated already.