Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore various scientific concepts through fun Lego experiments.

Materials and Prep

• Lego bricks of various sizes and colors
• Flat surface to build on
• Imagination and creativity!

No specific knowledge needed, just be ready to have fun and learn!

Activities

• Build a Lego bridge and test its strength by adding weight to see how much it can hold.

Use different designs and sizes of bricks to see which configuration is the strongest.

• Create a Lego volcano and simulate an eruption using baking soda and vinegar.

Observe the chemical reaction between the baking soda and vinegar to understand how real volcanoes erupt.

• Build a Lego car and experiment with different wheel sizes to test speed and distance travelled.

Record your findings and see how changing the wheels affects the car's performance.

Talking Points

• Quotation: "Did you know that engineers use similar principles when designing real bridges? They have to make sure it can support the weight it's meant to carry."
• Quotation: "When the vinegar (acid) reacts with the baking soda (base) in the volcano experiment, it creates carbon dioxide gas, which is what causes the eruption."
• Quotation: "By changing the size of the wheels on the Lego car, we are testing how different factors can affect its speed and distance travelled."