Curriculum Structure

 

Purpose – the purpose sets the stage for student learning

Concepts – the large ideas and essential skills that students will need to master

Student Deliverables – description of the expected student performance

Assessment and Evaluation – Rubrics for oral and written presentations

Outline – used to organize structure and provide a linear guide to student learning

Standards – includes the following:

Common Core Math Standards

Common Core Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

Common Core Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

NSES Content Standard K-12: Unifying Concepts and Processes

Standards for Technological Literacy

ISTE Technology Foundation Standards for Students

Authentic Project Scenario – sets the stage for student problem solving

Daily Teaching Plan – to provide teachers with the pacing and flow of instruction

Supporting Activities – includes hands on exploration, demonstration and experimentation

Resources – provides teachers with information to share with students allowing them to go farther in their explorations

 

Each level consists of various theme projects for teachers to use with their students to enable them to explore and understand different essential STEM concepts areas.

 

fischertechnik Middle School STEM Lab

– Energy, Power & Robotics –

 

Project Themes

Sketching and Documentation

Introduction to Energy and Power

Energy Conversion Systems

Conversion and Storage of Energy

Simple Machines

Mechanisms

Basic Electricity

Introduction to Control Systems

Human/Machine Collaboration

Introduction to Sensors

Mobile Robotics

 

fischertechnik Middle School STEM Lab – Energy, Power & Robotics

This kit features a selection of over 160 different types of components (859 pieces in all) including gears, sensors, actuators, blocks, panels, motors, axles, wheels, a photocell, gearboxes, lights, an electronic magnet, encoder motors, and one fischertechnik ROBO TX Controller interface unit, along with a power supply. Also includes all assembly instructions, ROBO Pro Programming Software and complete curriculum.

 

fischertechnik High School STEM Lab

– Mechatronics –

 

Project Themes

Sketching and Documentation

Structures

Mechanical Systems

Electronic Systems

Control Systems

Sensor Systems

Motors and other Actuators

Automation

Fundamentals of Robotics

Mobile Robotics

 

fischertechnik High School STEM Lab – Mechatronics

This kit features an extensive selection of over 200 different types of components (1186 pieces in all) including gears, sensors, blocks, panels, motors, axles, wheels, compressors, pneumatic parts, gearboxes, switches, lights, an electronic magnet, encoder motors, and one fischertechnik ROBO TX Controller interface unit, along with a power supply. Also includes all assembly instructions, ROBO Pro Programming Software and complete curriculum.

 

Focus on Standards

fischertechnik has developed these special STEM Lab programs with Tom White, Distinguished Educator and STEM Program Designer.

 

“I’ve purposefully created this fischertechnik STEM program to meet Common Core Standards for Math, Reading and Writing as well as the National Science Education Standards, and standards of ISTE, ITEEA. This program can easily fill six months of class time and engage students in the study of applied physics with a systems approach to electronics, control and sensing.” — Tom White, Program Creator

 

Tom White has been involved in STEM programs since the 1970’s designing programs for middle schools, high schools, community colleges, teacher in-service and industries. Specializing in hardware and software integration, Tom was pivotal in introducing CAD, CAM, control systems, digital control, additive manufacturing and other topics. He has designed numerous kits and products to support education. He is fluent in many programming languages and engineering software.

Intro to fischertechnik STEM Labs Webcast

Hosted by: Tom White

August 8th, 2012, 3 PM Eastern

Register at www.studica.com/STEM-Labs.html

Pricing Options                                                                                  Standard           Early Bird Offer*

 

 

fischertechnik Middle School STEM Lab –  Energy, Power & Robotics                $895                $795

fischertechnik High School STEM Lab –  Mechatronics                                          $995                $895

 

Bring this unique program to your classroom. Engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with hands-on exploration. Call 888-561-7521 or email sales_us@studica.com for more information.

 

*To qualify for early bird pricing, order must be complete by August 31, 2012.