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Challenge
Challenge
Your challenge is to use the engineer design process to build a bridge
Your challenge is to use the engineer design process to build a bridge
Your challenge is to create a LEGO character or object from one of the STEM LEGO books
Your challenge is to create a LEGO character or object from one of the STEM LEGO books
Your challenge is to create a scene from a famous movie set or a game
Your challenge is to create a scene from a famous movie set or a game
Your challenge is to create a famous character like Mario or Luigi
Your challenge is to create a famous character like Mario or Luigi
Lesson Target/Outcome: What I'll Learn
Lesson Target/Outcome: What I'll Learn
I can apply the engineering design process by defining a problem and making different prototypes to build a unique structure or product using LEGOS.
I can apply the engineering design process by defining a problem and making different prototypes to build a unique structure or product using LEGOS.
I can use the engineering design process to construct a bridge using LEGOS
I can use the engineering design process to construct a bridge using LEGOS
I can use the engineering design process to build a vehicle out of LEGOS
I can use the engineering design process to build a vehicle out of LEGOS
I can create a model of a building or a neighborhood using LEGOS
I can create a model of a building or a neighborhood using LEGOS
Skills to Master:
Skills to Master:
Build a specific structure or model that was unique using LEGOS
Build a specific structure or model that was unique using LEGOS
Use creativity
Use creativity
Stuff I'll Need
Stuff I'll Need
Variety of LEGOS
Variety of LEGOS
Books to help with project ideas
Books to help with project ideas
Important Vocabulary
Important Vocabulary
LEGOS -The name "LEGO" is an abbreviation of the Danish words "leg godt", which means "play well"
LEGOS -The name "LEGO" is an abbreviation of the Danish words "leg godt", which means "play well"
Stud: The round knobs on LEGO bricks that connect bricks together. Studs are also used as a unit of measurement in MOCs.
Stud: The round knobs on LEGO bricks that connect bricks together. Studs are also used as a unit of measurement in MOCs.
Swooshable: A LEGO creation, such as a plane or spaceship, that can be picked up and flown around without falling apart.
Swooshable: A LEGO creation, such as a plane or spaceship, that can be picked up and flown around without falling apart.
MOC: My Own Creation, a term for a LEGO creation designed and built by a LEGO fan.
MOC: My Own Creation, a term for a LEGO creation designed and built by a LEGO fan.
Brick: brick. the heart-and-soul of LEFO is the basic brick. They come in many sizes and colors.
Brick: brick. the heart-and-soul of LEFO is the basic brick. They come in many sizes and colors.
Legofriendly: 10-letter words that start with lego. legoscript. 9-letter words that start with lego.
Legofriendly: 10-letter words that start with lego. legoscript. 9-letter words that start with lego.
minfigure: A small plastic molded figure produced by LEGO. Minifigs have been around since 1978.
minfigure: A small plastic molded figure produced by LEGO. Minifigs have been around since 1978.
element: The official name for each unique LEGO part. An element is defined by both the part's shape and color.
element: The official name for each unique LEGO part. An element is defined by both the part's shape and color.
What you should know
What you should know
The best way to get started with LEGO bricks is by simply allowing yourself to get to know them. Remember that you don't have to build anything specific, it's about discovering your path.
The best way to get started with LEGO bricks is by simply allowing yourself to get to know them. Remember that you don't have to build anything specific, it's about discovering your path.
Most LEGOs are made of durable ABS plastic, but some are made of other materials like metals, silicon, and other plastics.
Most LEGOs are made of durable ABS plastic, but some are made of other materials like metals, silicon, and other plastics.
LEGOs can help learn teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills.
LEGOs can help learn teamwork, collaboration, and leadership skills.
If you put the 340 million Minifigures produced last year next to each other in a line, it would stretch a whopping 7,900 km – that’s almost the distance from London, UK to Beijing, China!
If you put the 340 million Minifigures produced last year next to each other in a line, it would stretch a whopping 7,900 km – that’s almost the distance from London, UK to Beijing, China!
The world’s tallest LEGO tower is 28.7m high, made from with 465,000 bricks!
The world’s tallest LEGO tower is 28.7m high, made from with 465,000 bricks!
Career Connection and Real World Application
Career Connection and Real World Application
Product/set designer
Product/set designer
Average annual salary: $61,200 LEGO product/set designers are the creative forces behind LEGO sets. They use a variety of hard and soft skills to conceptualize, blueprint and fine-tune new LEGO products, and act as a tester too, ensuring the sets are up to the high standards LEGO requires. LEGO product designers must be innovative and creative, as well as having an awareness of costs and safety considerations to design great LEGO sets. To break into this highly sought-after role, a bachelor’s degree in design, engineering or CAD is important, as well as a good awareness of LEGO’s culture and values.
Average annual salary: $61,200 LEGO product/set designers are the creative forces behind LEGO sets. They use a variety of hard and soft skills to conceptualize, blueprint and fine-tune new LEGO products, and act as a tester too, ensuring the sets are up to the high standards LEGO requires. LEGO product designers must be innovative and creative, as well as having an awareness of costs and safety considerations to design great LEGO sets. To break into this highly sought-after role, a bachelor’s degree in design, engineering or CAD is important, as well as a good awareness of LEGO’s culture and values.
Model designer
Model designer
Average annual salary: $57,400 Sometimes referred to as Master Builders, LEGO model designers design and build large-scale LEGO models for their stores or other locations such as theme parks (including LEGOLAND). The role requires a good knowledge of LEGO bricks, as well as design principles, construction knowledge, creative thinking and excellent communication skills to work with clients to bring ideas to life. The role also requires an element of teamwork or leadership, as creating these models can be very complicated.
Average annual salary: $57,400 Sometimes referred to as Master Builders, LEGO model designers design and build large-scale LEGO models for their stores or other locations such as theme parks (including LEGOLAND). The role requires a good knowledge of LEGO bricks, as well as design principles, construction knowledge, creative thinking and excellent communication skills to work with clients to bring ideas to life. The role also requires an element of teamwork or leadership, as creating these models can be very complicated.
Model builder
Model builder
Average annual salary: $75,000 LEGO builders professionally build LEGO models of various sizes. They might work on LEGO conventions or simply spend time creating their own designs, called MOCs (or “my own creations”). Model builders view LEGO as more than just a hobby. They can freelance and are often commissioned by companies or events to create LEGO installations on a professional scale.
Average annual salary: $75,000 LEGO builders professionally build LEGO models of various sizes. They might work on LEGO conventions or simply spend time creating their own designs, called MOCs (or “my own creations”). Model builders view LEGO as more than just a hobby. They can freelance and are often commissioned by companies or events to create LEGO installations on a professional scale.
Digital model designer
Digital model designer
Average annual salary: $62,000 LEGO Digital Designers use digital tools to create real or virtual LEGO models. The role is seen in the LEGO Group as well as externally. Digital model designers can use LEGO’s own LDD tool or other CAD tools to create LEGO models. They either construct their creations in real life or merely create instructions for sale online. Getting started as a digital model designer requires a lot of knowledge of LEGO products, as well as the usage of a network to promote services and talent. Higher education will be required, especially diplomas or other qualifications related to digital design tools such as CAD or similar applications.
Average annual salary: $62,000 LEGO Digital Designers use digital tools to create real or virtual LEGO models. The role is seen in the LEGO Group as well as externally. Digital model designers can use LEGO’s own LDD tool or other CAD tools to create LEGO models. They either construct their creations in real life or merely create instructions for sale online. Getting started as a digital model designer requires a lot of knowledge of LEGO products, as well as the usage of a network to promote services and talent. Higher education will be required, especially diplomas or other qualifications related to digital design tools such as CAD or similar applications.
What Math is involved in LEGO building?
What Math is involved in LEGO building?
Building with LEGOs can involve many mathematical concepts, including:
Building with LEGOs can involve many mathematical concepts, including:
Spatial reasoning: Building with LEGOs can help children develop spatial thinking and visualize three-dimensional objects.
Spatial reasoning: Building with LEGOs can help children develop spatial thinking and visualize three-dimensional objects.
Following instructions: Following instructions to build a LEGO model can help children develop their mathematical skills.
Following instructions: Following instructions to build a LEGO model can help children develop their mathematical skills.
Understanding quantity: Understanding quantity, symmetry, patterns, and location of the bricks can help children develop their mathematical skills.
Understanding quantity: Understanding quantity, symmetry, patterns, and location of the bricks can help children develop their mathematical skills.
Problem-solving: Building with LEGOs can help children develop problem-solving skills.
Problem-solving: Building with LEGOs can help children develop problem-solving skills.
Sequencing: Building with LEGOs can help children develop sequencing skills.
Sequencing: Building with LEGOs can help children develop sequencing skills.
Prediction: Building with LEGOs can help children develop prediction skills.
Prediction: Building with LEGOs can help children develop prediction skills.
Balance: Building with LEGOs can help children develop balance skills.
Balance: Building with LEGOs can help children develop balance skills.
Perspective: Building with LEGOs can help children develop perspective skills.
Perspective: Building with LEGOs can help children develop perspective skills.
How to make LEGO animations using Bricklink
How to make LEGO animations using Bricklink
Ideas for building with LEGOS
Ideas for building with LEGOS
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