fischertechnik Education offers a progression of tools to help teach STEM education concepts. Beginning in elementary school, fischertechnik provides curriculum-based programs for 2nd Grade and up. Advancing to Middle and High School, topic-focused, activity-based STEM sets are available including standards-based curriculum offerings. Pre-assembled simulation models are available for higher education, vocational and technical programs. This article will focus on the Mechanics 2.0 set with capabilities that make it ideal for middle school, high school, and some higher education programs.

Mechanics 2.0 for Education

Explore the effect of forces on objects and more. fischertechnik Education Mechanics 2.0 is an excellent set designed for teaching the fundamentals of mechanics and structural engineering. It is a perfect pathway to introduce or encourage students on their pathway to futures as technicians, engineers, and mechanical engineers. This educational building set explores a variety of topics including:

• What is Mechanics?
• How does a shaft drive work?
• How does a gearbox work?
• What is a planetary gear?
• How do you build a stable bridge?

Included with this set is a teaching guide that discusses a wide range of aspects related to mechanics and statics such as dynamics, electric motors, bracing, crank gears, fifth wheel steering, rope pulleys, and much more.

What Can You Build with Mechanics 2.0?

Illustrate the principles of mechanics and statics by building up to 30 different models. Create models of gears such as a worm gears, crank gears, vehicle drives, differential gears, an elevating platform and much more. Build axle pivot and fifth wheel steering systems. Work with levers, torque, and the golden rule of Physics with the scale with sliding weight model. Assemble a table and a double ladder to review statics, bracing, and stability. Construct a girder bridge to review weights and bridges. View a complete list of models here.

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