How does a cardan drive or a planetary gear work? What makes a triangle the most stable shape in statics? And how can a pulley system or a scissor lift mechanism be constructed? The STEM Mechanics learning kit provides answers to these and many other fundamental questions in mechanics and statics – clearly, practically, and with strong relevance to the learners' everyday lives. Based on the four successful fischertechnik sets STEM Simple Machines, STEM Gear Tech, STEM Statics, and Mechanics 2.0, STEM Mechanics combines the content in a comprehensive educational concept with over 30 exciting model examples. Students build, explore, and understand, among other things:
- Mechanical principles such as levers, pulleys, inclined planes or cable pulleys
- Various types of transmissions, e.g. planetary gears, differential gears, manual transmissions
- Static systems: tensile and compressive forces, force equilibrium, bridge structures
- Everyday technology such as windshield wipers, cardan drive or scissor lift gear
- Practical measuring methods using the self-built spring scale
Through hands-on activities, students gain a deep understanding of mechanical and technical principles. The set not only imparts specialist knowledge but also strengthens problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork. Online materials offer additional information, exercises, and teaching tips. STEM Mechanics is suitable for both guided and independent learning – ideal for STEM subjects from middle school to upper secondary level. It particularly appeals to students enthusiastic about technology and interested in mechanical engineering and related sciences.
Contains 502 parts for building 32 different instructional models.
Includes lever, winch, crank, universal joint, gears, static elements, spring scale.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding basic mechanical principles
- Analyze and apply gear types
- Understanding statics and force equilibrium
- Unlocking technical applications from everyday life
- Develop measurement methods and problem-solving skills
