Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to build your own creative LEGO creations and understand basic engineering concepts.
Materials and Prep
- Assorted LEGO bricks
- Imagination and creativity
- Clear workspace
Activities
- Free Build: Use your imagination to build anything you want with the LEGO bricks. Try to build a house, a car, or a spaceship!
- LEGO Challenge: Set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge yourself to build the tallest tower you can using only 1 type of LEGO brick.
- Story Building: Create a story using your LEGO creation as the main character. Share your story with someone else!
Talking Points
- LEGO Bricks: "LEGO bricks are like building blocks that you can put together to create amazing things."
- Imagination: "Use your imagination to think of cool ideas for what you want to build."
- Engineering: "Engineering is like solving puzzles to make things strong and stable. Can you make your LEGO tower stand tall?"
- Creativity: "Creativity means thinking outside the box and coming up with unique designs. What will you create today?"