Spotlight on the NEW fischertechnik Solar Power set

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This summer, fischertechnik has added two all new, and very affordable, sets to their science and technology focused Profi line. Today we will look at the first of those products, which is the new fischertechnik Solar Power set (#533875). The set is designed for use by students age 8 and above, and contains 160 pieces for building four working solar … Read More

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fischertechnik Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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fischertechnik  celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, on Sunday, July 26, 2015. The company hosted a FANCLUB day at fischertechnik headquarters in Waldachtal, Germany. Here, people from all over the world could enter their own designs for display and view the many exhibits of fischertechnik systems released over the years. These incredibly innovative systems were invented by Professor Artur Fischer, … Read More

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fischertechnik Offers Free Elementary STEM Curriculum

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On the heels of the recent release of fischertechnik Education’s elementary STEM sets, the company announced it will offer educators access to the complete fischertechnik Introduction to STEM I curriculum. That’s right. They are so confident in the positive impact the Introduction to STEM I set will have on your classroom that they are giving you a download of the … Read More

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Elementary STEM Success Starts with fischertechnik Education

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fischertechnik Education recently collaborated with noted educator and STEM expert, Tom White, to create a line of learning products specifically developed to engage elementary students with the world of technology around them. Successful STEM is fundamental to future achievements in higher education and possible career fields. Experts agree that advancement in STEM is highly dependent on students developing an interest … Read More

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fischertechnik & Studica Celebrate Robotics

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Studica and fischertechnik are dedicated to education, and excited to take part in introducing students to the world of robotics. We offer a variety of tools and resources to help ensure success in robotics and other STEM related fields. Here at Studica, April springs to life as we pay homage to this amazing technology, by celebrating National Robotics Week and offering special discounts* on  learning tools. About National Robotics Week On … Read More

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Westfield Technical High School STEM Projects in Action

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As many of our regular blog readers know, over the past year we’ve followed the progress of students at Westfield Vocational Technical High School (located in Westfield, MA) as they work through the fischertechnik STEM Lab Program.  This fall, a new group of students was introduced to the lab program. We wanted take a peek at how they’re doing, and … Read More

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Special Needs Students Benefit from fischertechnik Learning

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fischertechnik Product Manager, Lance Zurek, worked closely with the Minnick Schools, the education division of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia, Grant Coordinator, Diane Merryman, to present the Minnick School system with 35 fischertechnik kits to be used for project-based STEM education programs. Minnick Schools specialize in educating special needs students with learning disabilities, behavioral issues and Autism. After using fischertechnik … Read More

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fischertechnik Partnership Assists Students with Disabilities

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Recently, the fischertechnik Division at Studica, Inc. announced a partnership with Minnick Schools, the education division of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia. The goal of this partnership is to explore how fischertechnik can be used in educating students with Autism and special needs, and to develop materials that can be shared by all teachers working with this unique population. Studica … Read More

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