Mega Brands Magnext Basic Solid

Product Information

The Magnetix iCoaster takes construction toys to the next level by using the power of magnetism. It allows you to construct a magnetic roller coaster – complete with drops, loops and jumps. Dad Adam said: "The doctors kept telling us William was right on death's door. We almost lost our son over a toy." Megabrands also recently launched what they say is a new and sturdier magnet building toy, called Magnext.

In February last year, Tegan Leisy, three, of Windsor, Colorado, had eight inches of his intestines removed after swallowing magnets which had fallen out of Magnetix toys. And in May 2008, eight-year-old Haley Lents from Indiana needed surgery to save her life after swallowing 30 magnets and steel balls from a Magnetix set. But they don't say it causes serious injury or death, which is the kind of warning they need to have.

Six-year-old Owen Howman, of Ohio, needed life-saving surgery in 2006 after Magnetix magnets he had swallowed cut holes in his bowels and spilled deadly bacteria into his abdomen. You can use these resources to base a lesson around the concept of magnetism and treat your class to a fun, interesting and informative lesson, and all you need is a magnet, a small metal object and one or more of these professionally-made resources from Twinkl. Each resource has been specially made to be suitable for all students in the KS1 age range. Megabrands settled legal action brought by Kenny Sweet's family and a dozen others without admitting any liability. And America's Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled millions of Magnetix toys in 2006 and 2007. Just weeks before Kenny died, four-year-old California tot William Finley was rushed to hospital with a suspected burst appendix. I hope the pictures here do it justice - as it's simplicity leaves me with not many more words to describe this fantastic toy. Suffice it to say, that the MagNext has taken pride of place over the Lego in our house for the time being!

More manuals of Mega Bloks Frequently Asked Questions about Mega Bloks set 29817 Magnext Systems deluxe The parts are colourful and easy to connect together. To make a small shape is easily in the reach of small children, older children can attempt larger structures. You do have to be careful if you want to carry your construction around. I found to my offspring's dismay that I could easily destroy the precious creation by attempting to proudly show it off to another doting Mum (serves me right for trying to be a yummy mummy!).

Curriculum

Magnetism is one of the most interesting practical applications of science that you can teach to young children. Not only are magnets a great way to introduce young children to the wonders of science, as they seemingly have the ability to make metal objects move on their own and defy gravity, but it is also a great way to involve simple and safe practical activities in your class that will delight children in Key Stage 1.