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The engineering field is dynamic, innovative and constantly seeking the brightest minds. In Discover Engineering, get ready to cultivate the young engineers of tomorrow. Geared to bolster student literacy with rapidly evolving technology, this kit combines the latest research-based methods to get learners excited about STEM. While introducing the basic concepts of engineering, the activities in Discover Engineering foster student confidence, critical-thinking and other important 21st-century skills.

In addition to using hands-on building manipulatives, Discover Engineering utilizes cutting-edge technology to engage with a variety of learning styles. The 3D Interactive Build Curriculum (3DIC) allows users to move through step-by-step build plans at their own speed, and has the ability to highlight individual pieces for clarity. Compatible with any desktop computer or mobile device, the 3DIC transforms the way engineering can be taught with technology.

With diverse projects covering topics such as gear trains, power ratios and complex machines, Discover Engineering is designed to be fun and engaging as students construct trebuchets, cart launchers, transmission models and more! Each Discover Engineering kit, suitable for 1-4 students, is easy to implement, designed to meet the specific intellectual needs of learners in grades 4-8 and is versatile in its ease-of-use in different educational environments. Understanding that a product is only as valuable as its curriculum, each Discover Engineering kit comes with an exciting, advanced curriculum that is available both in print and as a PDF.

Grades: 4-8
Students: Up to 6 per kit
Contact Hours: 25+

Subject Targets:

Technology, Engineering Design

Recommended Settings:

• After-school programs and clubs
• Traditional classrooms
• Homeschool co-ops
• Libraries and makerspaces

Tech Requirements:

• None
• As an extra resource, the 3DIC app can be used with Discover Engineering as a digital building guide. Each kit comes with two user license codes that can be used with the free app downloaded onto any iPad or Andriod tablet. 

Curriculum Topics:

• Pulleys
• Levers
• Wheel & Axle
• Power Transfer
• Flexible Power Systems
• Gear Trains
• Worm Gears
• Complex Machines
• Speed Ratios
• Power Ratios
• Drive Train

Product Orientation:

• Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
• One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
• Inquire about additional training options

Complete Program Includes:

• Instructor Guide
• Student Guide
• Build Instruction Booklets
• fishertechnik™ Building Elements

NOTE: Each Program includes only 1 (one) Instructor Guide. Other material amounts will vary based on purchase (Single Kit, Club Pack, Classroom Pack).

Single Kit:

The Single Kit is perfect for small groups of students looking to embark on an engineering STEMventure for the first time.

Club Pack:

The Club Pack comes with five (5) individual kits, each of which is suitable for 1-6 students. To get most for your money, and your learning environment, choose the Club Pack! This bundle is perfect for small classrooms with up to 30 students, after-school programs, homeschool groups and more. Get your students engineering today!

Classroom Pack:

The Classroom Pack includes eight (8) individual kits, which are stored in a high-quality hardwood furniture unit with rolling casters. These furniture units are made specifically to house these kits and are both beautiful and strong, designed for many years of use. Each kit is suitable for 1-6 students, so the Classroom Pack can be utilized with up to 48 students.

The 3DIC:

In addition to print and PDF curriculum, each Discover Engineering Kit includes licenses to 3DIC (3D Interactive Curriculum). This innovative program supplements the Discover Engineering kit and allows users to view project builds in an interactive 3D format. With various playback speeds, the ability to highlight individual pieces of each build, and step-by-step instruction, students can work at their own pace with clear instruction. Usable on any desktop computer or mobile device including tablets, 3DIC is excellent for a beginning engineering education.

Next Generation Science Standards:

• MS-ETS1-1: Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
• MS-ETS1-2: Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
• MS-ETS1-3: Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.

NGSS is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.

Common Core State Standards for Math and Language Arts:

• ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.3 Follow precisely a multistep procedure when carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or performing technical task
• CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.A.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g. by creating common denominators or numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2.

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