"That's so cool. I have to tell Mom!" Over hearing that phrase makes any winter break project a winner on its own, but this LEGO engineering project was also super easy and covers NGSS standard k-2ETS1-2
"Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an objec helps it function as needed to solve a given problem."
To do this Lego Engineering project you will need
About 20 Legos
other office supplies (optional)
cotton ball (optional)
Disclaimer: Always be sure to monitor flying objects to prevent injury. Fast moving Legos could hurt someone.
Step 1 of your Lego engineering project
Tell your students to build a sling shot that launches a single Lego, or if you want to be a little safer in a large group, a cotton ball.
You could really assign any LEGO contraption, but sling shots are fun. Check out our launcher.
Step 2 of your Lego Engineering Project
Ask your students to, "draw a picture that explains how their Lego launcher works, and label every important part."
That's it. You're done! However, your students may need a little longer to play, like my child did. I just hope he always wants to tell me about it.
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