With STEM Mechanics, fischertechnik presents a new STEM learning concept that gives secondary school pupils an intuitive and practical introduction to mechanics, statics, gear technology and basic physical principles. The action-oriented construction kit not only promotes technical understanding, but also strengthens important future skills such as problem-solving, creative thinking and teamwork.

How does a cardan drive or planetary gear work? What makes a triangle the most stable shape in statics? And how can a pulley block or scissor lift be constructed? The STEM Mechanics learning kit provides answers to these and many other fundamental questions about mechanics and statics – in a clear, practical way that is closely related 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. Pupils build, explore and understand mechanical principles, different types of gears , and everyday technology such as windshield wipers, cardan drives and scissor lifts.

The construction kit comprises 502 components, including levers, a winch, a crank, a cardan joint, gears, static elements and a spring balance. A total of 32 models can be constructed and 48 experiments carried out – from simple levers to complex gear systems. The clear structure allows for both guided teaching and free project work, especially for tech-savvy learners with an interest in mechanical engineering and engineering sciences.

Teachers benefit from extensive additional digital materials: lesson plans, teaching tips, worksheets, video tutorials and a getting started guide are available online free of charge. Pupils can also access building instructions and working materials on the fischertechnik website.

"Our goal is to make STEM content as accessible as possible and thus spark curiosity," emphasises fischertechnik Managing Director Martin Rogler. For over 60 years, the company has been focusing on action-oriented learning and developing analogue and digital learning concepts for schools, universities and vocational training. Today, the range includes solutions for key topics such as robotics, artificial intelligence, electronics, mechanics and renewable energies.

fischertechnik's STEM kits are specially designed for project-based teaching and are based on current German curricula. They offer topic-specific kits, technical components and freely accessible accompanying material – ideal for practical use in modern STEM teaching.