Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to build a brickyard using STEM concepts and have fun while learning about various subjects.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: building blocks or LEGO bricks, paper, crayons or markers

Preparation: familiarize yourself with basic building concepts and have a creative mindset

Activities

1. Start by drawing a blueprint of your brickyard on paper.

2. Use building blocks to construct the different sections of your brickyard, such as houses, roads, and gardens.

3. Label each section with words in English and a foreign language of your choice.

4. Calculate the total number of blocks used in your construction and practice addition and subtraction with them.

5. Create a musical performance with your brickyard as the stage and tell a story through music.

6. Design a physical education obstacle course around your brickyard and navigate through it.

7. Explore the science behind building materials and experiment with different structures.

8. Research historical brickyard buildings and incorporate their designs into your creation.

9. Use critical thinking to solve challenges that arise during the construction process.

Talking Points

• Art: "Let's use different colors to make our brickyard vibrant and exciting!"
• English: "Can you name the objects in your brickyard in English and another language?"
• Foreign Language: "Practice saying 'house', 'road', and 'garden' in a new language."
• History: "What do you think buildings looked like long ago? Let's find out!"
• Math: "Count the number of blocks you used and see how many more you need."
• Music: "Create a song that tells the story of your brickyard. What instruments will you use?"
• Physical Education: "How can we move around the brickyard while staying active and having fun?"
• Science: "What materials are best for building structures? Let's investigate and find out!"
• Social Studies: "Learn about different cultures that have unique styles of building. How can we incorporate them into our brickyard?"
• Critical Thinking: "When we face a problem in our construction, how can we solve it creatively?"