Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Technology and Children
Volume
12
Issue
2
Publisher
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
Publication Date
2007
First Page
12
Last Page
13
Abstract
The article presents cost-effective materials for elementary classrooms that allow students to create models. These materials include card stock, clay, cable or zips ties, fasteners and bolts, and commercially manufactured building kits such as LEGOs, Erector Sets, Tinkertoys and K'Nex. In addition, the author asserts the importance of using such materials in promoting student learning of technology and engineering.
Recommended Citation
Kelley, T.R., & Berrett, J. (2007). Resources: Student friendly modeling materials, Technology and Children, 12(2), 12-13.
Comments
Originally published by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA). Publisher's PDF available through EBSCOhost.
Note: This article appeared in The Technology Teacher, and is posted here with permission from the publisher.