fischertechnik STEM Lab Programs Available for Middle and High Schools

June 20, 2012 - PRLog -- Studica, the education source for software and technology products, is pleased to announce that two new fischertechnik STEM Lab programs are now available for pre-order. Studica is excited to offer this standards-based curriculum that involves inquiry, design and problem solving developed for use with the fischertechnik construction system.

fischertechnik has developed these special programs with Tom White, distinguished educator and STEM Program Expert. “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

There are two programs currently available. The fischertechnik Middle School STEM Lab – Energy, Power & Robotics includes project themes such as energy conversion systems, mechanisms, simple machines, mobile robotics and more. The fischertechnik High School STEM Lab - Mechatronics includes project themes such as mechanical, electronic, sensor and control systems as well as robotics fundamentals.

For more information and pricing options for these programs call 888-561-7521 or email sales_us@studica.com. An introductory special with $100 savings is available for all pre-orders placed prior to August 31, 2012.

About Studica

Studica is the education source for software and technology products. Studica offers academic software at significant discounts to Students, Faculty and Schools. Utilizing a focused approach, Studica has outside and inside sales personnel, and an intuitive e-commerce site, an informative blog, Facebook, Pinterest, Google+ and Twitter feeds that work effectively together to serve the education community. Serving local and world education markets, Studica has offices in the US, Canada, UK, Brazil, Greece, Denmark, Hungary, Australia, Mexico, and India with more planned in the near future.

About fischertechnik

fischertechnik is one of the Fischer Group of Companies. It was founded in 1965 in Germany by Artur Fischer, creator of the fischertechnik system. Fischertechnik is the flexible and innovative construction system built around the unique fischertechnik building block, which allows attachment to all six sides. fischertechnik is used extensively in high schools and universities around the world to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts and is widely used for vocational training and simulation purposes. fischertechnik products have won numerous awards and are recognized for promoting creativity and logical thinking among children, while providing a hands-on introduction to the world of technology.