Hector Research Institute of Education Sciences and Psychology

Electrifying and Constructing

Course Goals

The course provides a basic understanding of electrical and electronic principles and supports problem-solving skills. Children learn how electric circuits work and how to integrate electrical components into technical models through hands-on work. 

Course Content

In the course"Electrifying and Constructing with Fischertechnik", children develop a basic understanding of simple electrical circuits, learn technical construction principles, and apply them creatively. Step by step, they build Fischertechnik models such as a flashlight, a Morse device, a traffic light controller, an electric car, or a solar cell. Key topics in electrical engineering – such as series and parallel circuits, microcontrollers, and logical controlsare introduced in a playful manner. Children learn to identify technical problems, develop solutions, and implement them independently – from the idea to a fully functional electrical model. 

Target Group

The course"Electrifying and Constructing with Fischertechnik and a Microcontroller"is aimed at particularly gifted and highly talented third- and fourth-grade students of the Hector Children’s Academy program.

Inquiries and contact

Kristin Funcke

Phone: 07071/29-76536

E-Mail: info-hkaspam prevention@hib.uni-tuebingen.de


Why was this course so important to you?

While simple electricity experiments are conducted in elementary school, gifted children often go beyond with more advanced questions. The course “Electrifying and Constructing” addresses this interest and teaches in-depth content and skills in the field of electricity.

Wolfgang Wagner