- Counted the number of Lego pieces required to build the car
- Identified and named different shapes of Lego pieces
- Sorted and classified Lego pieces based on shape and size
- Noticed patterns in the alignment of Lego pieces
- Measured the distance the Lego car can travel using different amounts of force
- Compared and contrasted the speed of the Lego car with different wheel sizes
- Used addition to determine the total number of Lego pieces used
For continued development, encourage the child to:
- Explore the concept of ratios and proportions by experimenting with different gear ratios to enhance the performance of the Lego car
- Design and build a track or obstacle course with different angles and slopes to further explore concepts of distance, speed, and force
- Create a budget and use math skills to calculate the cost of building a Lego car with specific features or modifications
- Apply math concepts such as area and perimeter to design custom Lego car shapes or add attachments
- Work collaboratively with peers to design and build Lego cars, incorporating math concepts such as measurement and division