Education Solution Guide EN-2024

Navigating the future with hands- on learning In our highly globalized and connected world, society is undergoing rapid technological develop- ment. According to a study by the World Economic Forum, more than half of the skills required for work will be different by 2025 than they are today. These future skills encompass STEM and digital skills, as well as robust social and emotional skills to navigate effectively in this rapidly changing world. All fischertechnik learning concepts are based on the pedagogical principle of hands-on learning, enabling holistic development from hands to heart to mind. STEM STEM STEM skills Social & emotional skills Critical thinking and problem solving Creativity and innovation Communication and teamwork Flexibility and adaptability Self-regulation and self-management Focus on self-activity and learner involvement Cooperation and shared responsibility Creation of results and reflection of learning process Robotics Renewable energies Artificial intelligence Automation Information literacy Media literacy Source: Future of Jobs Report 2020, World Economic Forum

fischertechnik robotic continuum The perfect programming solution for every skill level PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIMARY SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Entry into the world of information technology and robotics • First graphic programming with pre-built programming blocks • Getting to know motors and sensors • Quick setup with minimal components for an easy start • Create small programs • Learn the basics of robotics • Understand the meaning and actuators function of sensors and • Explore topics such as control, measurement and regulation • Collaborate in groups and assume roles • Present and reflect on results • Learn the basics of programming • Understand sensors and actuators • Develop problem-solving skills • Encourage creative thinking • Construct and engage in logical thinking • Graphical and text-based programming of complex robotics models including autonomous / artificially intelligent robots • Control and evaluation of analog and digital sensors • Data transmission techniques • Coding and decoding processes • Image processing OF AUTOMATION • Training and simulation on a realistic production image • Learn PLC programming and automation • Simulate agile production • Understand Industry 4.0 • Making artificial intelligence usable in the production environment PLC programming First Coding STEM Coding Pro Starter Set Calliope / micro:bit TXT 4.0 + 6 Add Ons Training Factory Industry 4.0 All robotics learning concepts contain skill-appropriate construction kits, suitable software and hardware, as well as extensive support for teachers on the fischertechnik website.

Renewable energies The most important energy sources of our future Regenerative or renewable energy refers to the provision of energy from sustainable sources such as sun, wind, water, geothermal energy or biomass. They are available in almost inexhaustible quantities. In contrast, the supply of fossil fuels such as coal, oil, natural gas and conventional nuclear fuels is continuously decrea- sing as consumption continues. These fossil fuels belong to the non-renewable energy sources. Once they have been burned in a power or heating plant, they are no longer available. They do not regenerate, they are devalued. However, the growing world population and the advancing tech- nological development of mankind are leading to an enormous demand for energy, which is constantly increasing. It is also known that emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide (CO2 ) from the combustion of oil, natural gas and coal are very high and, ac- cording to current knowledge, are the cause of global warming. The transition from fossil and nuclear fuels to renewable energies is already in full swing. In addition to the increased expansion of renewable energies, reducing our energy consumption and in- creasing energy efficiency through technological progress are key issues and current challenges at the same time. In everyday life, we encounter the energy transition in electromobility in transport, when buying energy-efficient household appliances or when reno- vating buildings to make them more energy-efficient.

Renewable energies The power of water, wind, sun and hydrogen PRIMARY SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Introduction to the topic of energy generation from renewable energies • Learn about solar energy and its use • Understand series-parallel connections • Explore and understand different renewable energy sources: Water, wind, sun and hydrogen • Work with a fuel cell to produce hydrogen • Measurement of current and voltage • Generation, storage and use of electricity „ Immerse yourself in the world of rene- wable energies using the fischertechnik construction kits. These experiment kits offer my students a delightful introduc- tion to sustainability. As they engage with the kits, students discover the ease of generating hydropower, harnessing wind and solar energy, and creating fuel cell energy. This hands-on experience empowers them to actively contribute to a more sustainable and promising future. incl. 2x solar module and 1x solar motor per set incl. multimeter for measuring current and voltage Available in class sets, consisting of 16 individual sets Available in individual sets for 2 - 4 students each Tim Scott, Teacher in USA Class Set Solar Energy STEM Renewable Energies In addition to a relevant selection of building blocks, the STEM sets contain all the important technical components for a sustainable understanding of the energy forms of the future. Teachers find free lesson support material on the fischertechnik website.

Artificial intelligence Haptic visualization of an abstract topic Artificial intelligence forms the basis of numerous innovations and is becoming an integral part of the world of work. According to a study by McKinsey, around 30 percent of the global workforce will need advanced AI skills by 2030. Incorporating AI into the curricu- lum promotes digital skills, critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning, giving students the opportunity to develop their own skills. Students are better prepared for the challenges and opportunities of modern society. It is not just about understanding AI, but also about raising a generation that can deal creatively with this transfor- mative technology. Source: McKinsey Global Institute Workforce Skills Model 2018, McKinsey Global Institute Analysis

Artificial intelligence and machine learning Understanding supervised learning haptically SECONDARY SCHOOL UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Understand processes related to AI • Conduct simple object recognition • Express and recognize the quality of a classifier • Recognize the importance of the right training data • Realistic application • Training and simulation using realistic production images • Develop an understanding of machine learning • Build your own AI model for object recognition • Implement supervised learning • Modular production • Digitality in the production environment • Industry 4.0 • Quality assurance with artificial intelligence • Automated guided vehicles • Digital twin • Automation and PLC programming PLC programming Add On for TXT 4.0 Base Set Artificial Intelligence Quality Control with AI Agile Production Simulation The AI learning concepts consist of fischertechnik building blocks, relevant hardware and software as well as free access to lesson plans and training materials on the fischertechnik website.

Industry 4.0 The production of tomorrow is the subject of research, industry and academia Industry 4.0 is a term that describes the fourth industrial revolu- tion and refers to the progressive integration of digital technology into industrial production and manufacturing. It is a paradigm shift in the way products are manufactured and business proces- ses are designed. Industry 4.0 encompasses a range of techno- logies and concepts such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, big data and data analysis or cloud computing. The goals of Industry 4.0 are increased efficiency, flexibility and productivity in industrial production. By integrating these techno- logies, companies can optimize their processes, reduce produc- tion costs, improve quality and mass-produce individual products (batch size 1).

Factory simulations Basis for sustainable learning experiences in an activity-oriented environment UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION UNIVERSITY & HIGHER EDUCATION LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES LEARNING OBJECTIVES • Modular production • Assembly line production • Digital learning platform • Digitality in the production environment • Digitality in the production environment • Learning modules on future topics in production • Industry 4.0 • Quality assurance with artificial intelligence • Automated guided vehicles • Digital twin • Automation and PLC programming • Quality assurance with color recognition • Didactic concept incl. learning success control • Multi-axis robots • Automation and PLC programming • Industry 4.0 • Digital image of the haptic simulation model PLC programming PLC programming Agile Production Simluation Training Factory Industry 4.0 Digital twin Fit for the factory of the future with fischertechnik.

Hands-on learning concepts for a range of STEM topics aligned to curriculum standards PRIMARY SCHOOL SECONDARY SCHOOL MAIN TOPICS • Statics • Optics • Simple machines • Electronics • Gears MAIN TOPICS • Statics • Physics • Optics • Simple machines • Electronics • Pneumatics • Gears • Mechanics Available in class sets, consisting of 16 Available in individual sets for 2 - 4 individual sets students each „The hands-on approach with fischertechnik allows students to learn through direct expe- rience. While constructing the models, the functionality of pneumatics becomes evident. After a brief introduction, my class independ- ently built the models and engaged with the corresponding task sheets. Testing the finis- hed models reveals the practical applications of compressed air in everyday life, unveiling new realms of technology and establishing clear connections. Tobias Hannich, Teacher in Germany Class Set Gears STEM Pneumatics STEM All STEM learning concepts consist of a construction kit, relevant technical components and free access to extensive teacher support materials and lesson plans on the fischertechnik website. STEM

Extensive support for teachers How to integrate fischertechnik into your lessons All fischertechnik learning concepts are developed in close cooperation with teachers and industry experts. They are tailored to specific school types, grade levels, and alig- ned with the curriculum. The right support for your teaching projects • First steps instructions • Introduction to the fischertechnik building block and videos for an easy start • Comprehensive content including topic introduction to all STEM concepts, hands-on learning, future skills, technical components and software environ- ment for all relevant platforms • Teaching materials incl. curriculum references, task sheets, building and programming instructions (also in the app), solutions and lesson plans • Suitable packaging and storage solutions for all learning concepts • Competent advice and further training offered by fischertechnik or certified trade partners • Easy reordering of individual parts through fischertechnik or certified trade partners „The kits come with detailed teacher support materials, allowing teachers to quickly familiarize themselves with a new subject area. All documents are easily accessible on the fischertechnik homepage and can, therefore, be adapted to your own lessons. The materials are also aligned with the curricula and include both group and individual tasks with sample solutions. Lola Gomez, Teacher in Spain

Robotics in competition fischertechnik is an international partner of WRO seasons 2024 and 2025 Competitions provide an exciting opportunity for children and young people to develop their skills. School teams, aged 8 - 19, from over 90 countries participa- te in the World Robot Olympiad robotics competitions held worldwide. Teams choose one of the four competition categories, collaborate on a robotics / STEM task for the respective season, and then compete against other teams at local, national, and international events. In addition to STEM skills, children and young people develop essential emotional and social skills while overcoming exciting challenges together as a team. designed for FUTURE ENGINEERS „ STEM Coding Competition is specially designed for robotics competitions. The focus is on the indepen- dent development, construction and programming of an autonomous robotic vehicle. Jonathan Auer, Product Designer fischertechnik STEM Coding Competition FUTURE ENGINEERSFUTURE INNOVATORS