fischertechnik Introduction to STEM I

The fischertechnik Introduction to STEM I set provides an ideal pathway for introducing students to everyday technology, and allowing them to understand how these simple machines actually work. This set contains 500 pieces along with a detailed, full-color 170 page pictorial assembly manual with instructions for building 40 different models in all. Students can build a centrifugal governor, manual transmission, block and tackle, wind turbine, a beam balance, and more. Recommended for Grades: 2, 3 and 4 Explore essential STEM concepts, including:

• Simple machines
• Cause and effect
• Energy and matter
• Structure and function
• Stability and change
• Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
• Energy and motion
• How is energy transferred?
• Systems and system models
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Constructing explanations
• Designing solutions

How the fischertechnik System Works

While at first glance the parts used in the fischertechnik building system might look like those found in other construction sets you have seen or used in the past, don’t be fooled. fischertechnik is in fact a very sophisticated building system constructed around a core building block that allows for attachment from all six sides. While other systems simply stack, fischertechnik uses pins and grooves. Parts are designed to slide together and lock. This video will provide an overview of how the parts fit together, how girders and gears are assembled and used, and much more.