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LEGO Master Educators are a unique breed of innovative and inspiring individuals. They know hands-on learning is the key to unlocking student potential, and developing the confidence they need to succeed in the 21st Century. They're also really cool people who we think you should get to know! This space will give you that opportunity as we spotlight a different Master Educator in every entry!
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How can you incorporate paper and other craft materials into your LEGO creations? Leave your suggestions in the comments below, but here are a few ideas to get you started. Windmills Create a windmill by cutting four windmill blades out of thin cardboard. You can use a manila folder, food packaging or similar material (see image: cut blades from a used ...
This post builds on Get Into Gears, Part 1 with ideas for classroom activities to explore gears and their properties, as well as some recommended books and other resources. Classroom activities 1. Gear ratios Create a series of gear trains with something to indicate "up" on each of the driver and the follower as in the following example. Divide the ...
Gears can be used for a number of different purposes, including: to increase or decrease speed, to increase torque, and to change the direction of movement. In this post we look at some terms associated with gears and gear ratios, the main types of LEGO gears, and some techniques for analysing gear ratios and building with gears. Talking about gears Two ...
Hear from LEGO® Education Master Educators on the realities of hybrid learning and how teaching in a time of pandemic calls us to rebuild and reshape education.
Social Emotional Learning has become more important than ever for a population of students that need to rebuild confidence and resilience. LEGO Education Master Educator Naomi Harm is an expert in that area and she's put together some of her best tips for integrating SEL in hybrid learning at the Elementary level. Check out the video and join the ...