Lakeside Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Has anyone bought the Lego bundles from the Homeschool Buyers Co-op? I am looking at the mini series bundle that includes gears, pulleys, levers, and wheels and axles, but I cannot find information about the products that the HBC sells on the Lego Education site. Thanks for sharing any thoughts or experience with these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 These sets are exclusive to the co-op, so you won't find them on the Lego Education site. I can say that I have purchased many things from the Lego Education website and that they are wonderful products - the activity guides and teacher guides that come with their full sets are well planned and thorough. I am not sure what type of teacher guide is coming with these sets, but they do say that they include one. I am very tempted to get some of these for our stash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 could you share a link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 These sets are exclusive to the co-op, so you won't find them on the Lego Education site. I can say that I have purchased many things from the Lego Education website and that they are wonderful products - the activity guides and teacher guides that come with their full sets are well planned and thorough. I am not sure what type of teacher guide is coming with these sets, but they do say that they include one. I am very tempted to get some of these for our stash. Thanks! I was wondering if it was something like that, since I couldn't find any information on them. Maybe there is someone out there who has purchased these from the co-op and will chime in! could you share a link? https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/lego-2009/ Here is the link for the Lego sets available through the co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Actually the sets are on the Lego Education site - it's just that HSBC bundles them. At the Lego Education store, the mini-sets are sold individually for $25 each and the teacher's guides are sold separately for $10 each. So if you buy the big set on HSBC (four sets/TGs), you are saving $50. Pulleys mini-set Pulleys teacher's guide Wheels and Axels mini set Wheels and Axels teacher's guide Levers mini-set Levers teacher's guide Gears mini set Gears teacher's guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Actually the sets are on the Lego Education site - it's just that HSBC bundles them. At the Lego Education store, the mini-sets are sold individually for $25 each and the teacher's guides are sold separately for $10 each. So if you buy the big set on HSBC (four sets/TGs), you are saving $50. Pulleys mini-set Pulleys teacher's guide Wheels and Axels mini set Wheels and Axels teacher's guide Levers mini-set Levers teacher's guide Gears mini set Gears teacher's guide Thanks, Andrea! Do you have any of these sets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominsac Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I've been also looking at these Lego Education sets at HSBC....love the idea of construction sets that teaches them concepts of pulleys, gears etc. My only concern was that would these particular Lego sets be too elementary for 11 and 9 year olds? I wasn't clear how many Lego parts these kits each contained. If anyone has experience with these particular Lego Ed sets, or have any recommendation for construction sets that include concepts of pulleys, gears and other fundamental physics concepts, I'd appreciate hearing about it ! thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 :lurk5: bumping this up. I was thinking of getting one of these sets for a Christmas present for my 9yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've not seen those particular sets. My gut tells me that they might not hold the attention of a 9-11yr old. But we're a science family so that may affect my thoughts. Here is what I would recommend. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=1667&c=1&t=0&l=0 along with http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?ID=1672. But I tell you, when i bought my sets, the prices were much cheaper. OUCH! Here's the above packaged as a homeschool pack. Not sure if it's cheaper than the above separate links. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=1732&c=1&t=0&l=0 OH this one is discountinued but a nice set as well. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=343&c=1&t=0&l=0 I'd get the motor set that goes with it. There is also a teacher's manual which I'd also get. these are pricey. I control the use of these and the parts do not go into general LEGO circulation. I've seen courses taught w/ these for the cost of $150 and you don't get to keep the kit! Now the Home Buyer's Co-op would be a good introduction I think but the others would be a longer-term investment. Capt_Uhura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vida Winter Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've not seen those particular sets. My gut tells me that they might not hold the attention of a 9-11yr old. But we're a science family so that may affect my thoughts. Here is what I would recommend. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=1667&c=1&t=0&l=0 along with http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?ID=1672. But I tell you, when i bought my sets, the prices were much cheaper. OUCH! Here's the above packaged as a homeschool pack. Not sure if it's cheaper than the above separate links. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=1732&c=1&t=0&l=0 OH this one is discountinued but a nice set as well. http://www.legoeducation.us/store/detail.aspx?CategoryID=160&by=9&ID=343&c=1&t=0&l=0 I'd get the motor set that goes with it. There is also a teacher's manual which I'd also get. these are pricey. I control the use of these and the parts do not go into general LEGO circulation. I've seen courses taught w/ these for the cost of $150 and you don't get to keep the kit! Now the Home Buyer's Co-op would be a good introduction I think but the others would be a longer-term investment. Capt_Uhura Thanks for the links. Ouch on the prices - yikes. The ones at the Buyer's Co-op look like they are the mini-sets with teacher guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominsac Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thanks Capt_Uhura! Those link items look great -- I do like the teaching manuals too. The Homeschool version is definitely cheaper when combined. Just to share another idea...I had my engineer husband look into such toys yesterday (before I saw the recommendations posted here) and he really likes the Erector sets he played with when he was young. Erector set parts are made out of metal and uses nuts/bolts for construction. http://www.hobbyengineering.com/SectionBE.html http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/schylling/erector_set_special_edition_set.cfm -- This one has 600+ parts with motors etc. The Erector sets do come with instructions, however, I get the impression from reading the package descriptions that the Lego Education set teaching guides are more "instructional" in teaching physics concepts. (I personally like that, since I'm not particularly "sciency".):tongue_smilie: For any advanced builders, or for families who like to teach and build together, though, Erector sets may be another viable choice! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominsac Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 FYI: There are same 600+ pc Special Edition Erector sets cheaper on Amazon @ $89 w/free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Could you post a link on that? I'm having trouble finding them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ondreeuh Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Nope, but I'm looking at them for Christmas :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Now the Home Buyer's Co-op would be a good introduction I think but the others would be a longer-term investment. Absolutely agree here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Does anyone know what ages these WOULD be good for (the homeschool buyers co-op bundles)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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