I have an after school club; this particular group was second and third graders. Students love this challenge every year - bridge building! I use Seesaw to share the challenge, read instructions to them, and allow them to record pictures, audio, and video - a great way for them to share back with their parents. There are so many options with Seesaw (comparable to Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint).
Attachment #1
What type of resource is this?
Activity, Just for Fun, Project
What learning environment is this best formatted for?
Classroom, Hybrid, Virtual
Time Commitment
< 1 hour
Is this part of a unit or a stand alone activity?
Stand Alone (One Lesson)
LEGO Education Teacher Familiarity/Level
Beginner
Age
Primary - Ages 5 to 11
Subject
Engineering, History/Social Studies
Products Used
LEGO Bricks
Languages
English
Video 1
Challenge #1 is the design and initial bridge building:
Challenge #2 is to test their design for it's weight-bearing ability (it held 13.5 pounds)
Challenge #2 is to test their design for it's weight-bearing ability (it held 13.5 pounds)
Display in Lesson Plans
Yes
Category Resources
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