Zometool Geometric Modeling Tools

Aboard Spaceship Earth uses an innovative modeling system called Zometools, that allows students to construct and explore the intricate geometric structure of nature including molecules, DNA, crystal lattices and fullerenes.

"Purely mathematical models come to life ranging from tilings to hyperspace projections and architectural space frame structures. Zometool's balls (nodes) and struts let you build models which lift the study of these objects off the flat page and literally puts it into the hands of students.  It is used in grades 1 through the university level to help teach algebra, scale, number sense, symmetry, proportion, geometry, DNA structure, trigonometry, and more.

In classrooms across the globe, teachers are taking advantage of the unique benefits Zometool brings to the study of math, art, science, and technology. The high-quality modeling of Zometool makes it easier and more enjoyable for students to learn, and increases their capacity for abstract reasoning through tactile and visual feedback. Students understand new concepts better, and find them more interesting."

From www.zometool.com