KEVA Structures 400 Plank Set (6 copies)
No glue or connectors required...simply stack the precision-milled, solid pine KEVA planks to create buildings, monuments and geometric forms. Its the ideal activity to help kids gain an understanding of balance and proportion, as well as an interest in architecture, building and design. The 400 Plank Set comes with an oversized, black zippered canvas storage bag and a 24-page, full-color idea booklet with build-out instructions. Age Recommendation: Ages 5 and up.
Resource Guide
KEVA Contraptions
Young thinkers can build unbelievable ball track structures with this simple stacking plank system. Create ramps, funnels, chutes and crazy contraptions like the "Black Hole" and "Bounce Plate." Then find out if the ball rolls as expected. Fostering unlimited creativity and experimentation, MindWare's KEVA planks build an early understanding of proportion and balance, while teaching basic principles of physics and engineering. No glue, no connectors-just loads of constructive fun. Includes: 400 identical wooden planks, 2 specially designed lightweight balls for maximum action and an 18-page idea book with project photos and quick-start instructions sent in a black KEVA bag with handles.
KEVA Brain Builders Game
Approach KEVA from a whole new angle. Full-color cards include a 2-D building challenge on one side and the solution on the other. Manipulate your KEVA planks to successfully duplicate the balance, proportion, composition and geometry featured on each card. Contains: 20 KEVA planks, 30 double-sided cards, 2 instruction cards in a zippered carrying case. Can be used with KEVA Structures 400 Plank Set (600417) & KEVA Contraptions (600447). Please book separately.
Balance
Counterbalance
Leverage Velocity/mass/force relationships
Slope vs velocity
Momentum
Optimum proportions
2D vs 3D design
Linear vs parabolic shapes
Symmetry
Problem solving
Innovation
Teamwork
Quantitative math
Geometric shapes
Grade Level: Primary, Elementary, Middle, High
# of KEVA Structures Kits Available: 6
# of KEVA Contraptions Kits Available: 3
Content Area: All
Subject: Engineering, Building, Problem-solving, Creative-thinking
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