Build Lego car

Math

• The student will learn about measurement and scaling as they follow instructions to build the Lego car to the correct dimensions.
• They will practice counting and sequencing as they assemble the different components of the car according to the instructions.
• The activity can also involve the understanding of shape and geometry as the student may need to identify and combine different Lego pieces to create specific car parts.
• Troubleshooting the build may involve problem-solving skills, such as finding alternative ways to connect pieces or adjusting the design to ensure the car is functional.

Encourage the student to continue exploring engineering and design by challenging them to build different types of vehicles using their Lego pieces. They can also experiment with modifying the design of the car they built, introducing concepts such as aerodynamics or adding motorized components to the vehicle.

Book Recommendations

• LEGO Awesome Ideas by Daniel Lipkowitz: This book provides inspiration and ideas for building various Lego vehicles, including cars, and encourages creativity and innovation.
• The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Simple Machines by Yoshihito Isogawa: This book offers detailed instructions and concepts for building functional machines and mechanisms using Lego Technic parts, which can be applied to building Lego cars.
• The LEGO Power Functions Idea Book, Vol. 1: Machines and Mechanisms by Yoshihito Isogawa: For students interested in adding motorized components to their Lego cars, this book offers guidance on creating moving parts and mechanisms using Lego Power Functions.