Here's another favorite magnetic puzzle, or play thing. It has that great "pop into place" feel as the pieces go together. There are 24 identical pieces that make a cube and plenty of other interesting shapes. Fooling around with it gives people mathematical insights, and under a teacher's guidance with a little questioning it can be turned into a great lesson in area, perimeter, and volume, angles and more. But for the most part it's just fun. It's called Mag-Blocks.
PhysLink the Science eStore carry's the 24 piece set ($14.99). This looks like a great place to get interesting learning things for home or classroom.
PhysLink the Science eStore carry's the 24 piece set ($14.99). This looks like a great place to get interesting learning things for home or classroom.
Discount School Supply offers a double 48 piece set $21.95 - that's two cubes. What a deal! Check it out! Whoa! As of 10/2/07 the 48 piece set was on sale for $17.95 - that's a really good deal. However the colors changed and it's hard to tell if the pieces are the same size. But I'm gettin' one now.
