built a lego ziggurat

Social Studies

• The child learned about ancient civilizations, specifically the ziggurats built by Sumerians.
• They gained an understanding of the architectural features and purposes of ziggurats.
• They explored the significance of ziggurats in the religious and cultural practices of ancient Mesopotamia.
• They developed an appreciation for the complexity and craftsmanship required to build ziggurats.

For continued development, encourage the child to research and explore other ancient architectural wonders such as the Pyramids of Egypt or the Great Wall of China. They can also try building different types of structures using LEGO, like a Roman arch or a Greek temple. This will further enhance their understanding of historical civilizations and architectural achievements.

Book Recommendations

• Building History: The Lego Brick in Architecture by Tom Wilkinson: This book explores the history of architecture through LEGO models, including ancient structures like ziggurats.
• The Ancient World in 100 Words by Clive Gifford: This book provides an overview of ancient civilizations and their achievements, including the construction of ziggurats.
• Building Amazing Structures with LEGO: Creative Ideas from Around the World by Nathan Sawaya: This book offers inspiration and instructions to build various structures using LEGO, including ziggurats.