fischertechnik is a flexible and innovative construction system built around the unique fischertechnik building block, which allows attachment at all six sides. fischertechnik's system of interlocking building blocks, motors, sensors, lights, computer controllers, and software allow you to build countless fun and functional models, from Ferris Wheels and Construction Cranes to robots and automation systems you can program and control. Designed with a STEM and engineering mindset, the creative possibilities with fischertechnik kits are limitless!
For educators, through our procurement program, we can create custom kits for your programs, for any grade level and for quantities as low as 250 kits.
How does the light in the stairwell come on? Why does it go on at the bottom and off at the top? These and many other questions about electrical circuits are taught in an engaging and kid-friendly way using our Class Set Electrical Control with nine models and 25 experiments. The models can be easily built in class and directly integrated with the ready-made tasks and solutions.
Main topics Electrical circuits, series-parallel connection, motorcontrol
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Set includes. 2x mini pushbuttons, LED, motor, holder for 9V battery (battery not included)
How does a bevel gear, a belt gear or a rack and pinion gear work? What happens when the transmission ratio changes? Young students age 7 and up can investigate these and many other questions using 15 models and twelve experiments. The models can be set up quickly and easily in the classroom and can be used optimally with the help of the ready-made tasks and solutions.
Main topics simple gear types/ratios, directions of rotation, types of motion of gears
Includes downloadable teaching and activity materal (free download)
Set includes gears, bevel gears, rack, belt, chain, axles, building blocks, base plate 120x60 mm.
Explore optical phenomena, and experiment with light in class! Explore penumbra and umbra, discover many exciting things with a magnifying glass or determine the time with a sundial. These and many other exciting topics can be taught in an engaging and hands-on manner using the CLASS SET Optics. In addition to the six models, which can be built quickly and are therefore easy to teach, the kit offers six exciting experiments.
Renewable energies are becoming increasingly important to our future. The CLASS SET Solar Energy is the perfect method for introducing young students to this vitally important topic. With three quickly assembled models, the basics of solar energy can be taught in class using ten ready-made tasks, including solutions, with lots of fun and exciting insights.
Main topics energy generation from renewable solar energy, series-parallel connection
Includes downloadable teaching and activity material (free download)
Set includes 2 solar modules, 1V solar motor, mini push-button