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Hi Erich,
Knex are fun, but you might also check out "The Construction Site"
<http://www.constructiontoys.com/>
the website for a great set of stores that specializes in building/
engineering/construction toys.
They import many unusual products not normally available in the U.S.
Kapla blocks, Fischertechnik, and Lego DACTA are especially good.
Also, the Society of Civil Engineers has a grant from NSF to
introduce more "hands-on engineering" into museums.
You might check with Charlie Trautmann at the Ithaca ScienCenter for
more info.
If you need any help, let me know!
On Apr 20, 2007, at 11:42 AM, Erich Rose wrote, in part:
> For years science and children's museums have been using K-Nex. I am
> interested in any great anecdotal stories of successes, the Dos and
> Don'ts, and so on. We are developing a new exhibit area with an
> engineering, science, technology theme and are looking for
> materials to
> use in both fascilitated and unfascilitated activities. I don't
> want to
> re-invent the wheel (although I would like the kids to do so!)
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