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Using fischertechnik in Your Classroom—Part 1:

std-adminSeptember 2, 2011fischertechnik

On top of this, fischertechnik is also ideal for developing many other skills and aptitudes that go across all subject areas…skills such as abstract thinking, developing hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills, problem solving and team work. You can find out more about these areas, as well as an overview of the core educational products, the subjects they address, and the ITEA created “Standards for Technological Literacy”

Explaining the Common Core State Standards Initiative

std-adminApril 25, 2011All Topics

The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

Using the fischertechnik ‘Mechanics + Statics’ Set for Teaching Fundamentals of Construction, Engineering and Physics

std-adminFebruary 16, 2011All Topics, fischertechnik

how fischertechnik can become a valuable tool in your classroom. Today we will look at one of my very favorite fischertechnik sets , the “Mechanic + Statics” set (item #93291), which is widely used in classes addressing such topics as Physics, Shop, Construction, Engineering, Bridge Building, and even Architecture.