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Legos "STEM" Engineers
Funded May 10, 2023My 4th & 5th grade students have been utilizing the Legos purchased for a STEM Lego Challenge week. We started by learning the history of Legos and observing videos on how Legos are made and how mini-figures are created at the Lego plant. They have had two opportunities to do free builds and just be creative. Additionally, we have done Lego Marble Mazes (each student designed a maze to get a marble through), read a book about the origins and history of Pizza and then worked to create either a pizza oven or pizza, and also worked as teams to build an island that was faced with some challenges (pirates attacking, running out of food, zombies coming, and/or a thief on the island that needed to be trapped).
My students have LOVED this week! When I told them they would have a whole week of Lego time, they were absolutely ecstatic! Students have been actively engaged, working in teams, and working through the engineering design process throughout the week. I have truly enjoyed seeing my students love learning through the medium of Legos. I have been able to witness a lot of creativity that I don't always get the opportunity to see from my students. I am so grateful for these supplies!
Next up, I'll be expanding the use of Legos to 1st-3rd grade and planning challenges for them. I will also be using Legos as an "early finisher" and reward item with my older students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Campbell
This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Foundation and 6 other donors.