Investigate the world of Engineering through machines!

Introduce the basics of engineering through 12 hands-on simple and complex machine builds. With step-by-step instructions and a 3D Interactive Build Curriculum, learners work independently with fischertechnik™ building blocks and a student-driven curriculum.

Highlights:

• Ages: 8-14
• Number of Activities: 12 step-by-step builds and endless open-ended extensions
• Subject Areas: Technology, Engineering Design
• Student-driven lessons to work independently
• 100% Reusable: fischertechnik™ building blocks are 100% reusable. Just clean and reuse again and again.

Student Projects:

1. Build a pulley, learn the parts and discover how it allows loads to be moved with less effort.
2. Build a lever, learn the parts and discover how it transfers effort to make work easier.
3. Build a wheel and axle, learn the parts and discover how it's used to move loads.
4. Build a universal joint, learn about power transfer and discover how it delivers energy from one place to another.
5. Build a flexible power system, learn its parts and discover how it uses tension to transmit movement or power.
6. Build a gear train, learn its parts and discover how it works to transfer rotation.
7. Build a worm gear, learn its parts and discover how it spins and locks in place.
8. Build a vise, learn its parts and discover how complex machines use multiple simple machines to perform a task.
9. Build a fan, learn its parts and calculate the relationship between input and output speed.
10. Build a gear train, learn its parts and discover how it increases torque.
11. Build a drive train, learn its parts and discover how it brings different drive components together to transfer rotational power.
12. Build a transmission, learn its parts and discover how it transfers power from motor to load.

Complete Program Includes:

• Instructor Guide with Answer Keys: 1
• Student Guide: 1
• Build Instruction Booklets: 12
• 3DIC - Digital Build Guide Device Licenses (optional): 2
• fischertechnik™ Building Set: 1
• Storage Tub: 1

Educators & Homeschoolers:

For more information on academic standards and package deals for educators, visit Discover Engineering.