Build STEM | STEAM Learning with Creative LEGO Activities

Let's build up a moment to explore the brilliance of LEGO. Our home is not exempt to the frenzy of excitement at the sight of any configuration of collection of LEGO building bricks. These innovative modular construction pieces are viewed by creators of all ages as far more than basic toys. Creating personalized minifigure family members has always been one of our family's favorite ways to spend time while visiting a LEGO store. For many of us, this primary building block system becomes our brightly colored introduction to the trial and error of engineering. Ideal as elements for learners to apply hands-on STEM | STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) concepts, here are ways to build STEM and STEAM learning with creative LEGO activities.

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STEM | STEAM Learning with Creative LEGO Activities

Construction activities with LEGO building bricks open exploration into a laboratory of age-appropriate STEM learning for imaginative minds of all ages. Enticing creative builders of all ages, work and play LEGO experiences can-

- encourage imagination
- foster creativity
- build socialization skills

Base Plate Race

Create your own skillful race to be first to fill up an entire LEGO base plate. Each builder is given a base plate of the same size along with plenty of LEGO bricks to cover the entire base plate.

Tall Fall 

Compete against one another to find out who is able to build the tallest LEGO brick tower. Build solo or as a team to construct the highest tower you can build before the bricks all fall crashing down.

Best Guess 

One player begins by counting out LEGO bricks to be placed into a clear container. Write down the total number of LEGO bricks inside of the container without allowing anyone else to see the number. Each player takes a turn to guess the correct amount of LEGO bricks added to the container. The person with the closest guess to the number is the winner.

Hide and Seek

Each player chooses a minifigure or selects a color to build a LEGO mini tower to hide. The first player to find their opponent’s LEGO minifigure or mini tower wins the game.

Mirror Build

Divide a large baseplate into two sections. Build a simple or complex, age-appropriate, colorful pattern on one side of the baseplate. Challenge the person to "mirror" the design to match the first creation.

Bridge Build

Construct a bridge structure using strength and creativity to test weight capacity. Using a scale to weight objects placed onto the LEGO bridge until it collapses.

Quake Shake

Build a sturdy LEGO tower strong enough to withstand a 10-second "quake" without destruction. The LEGO tower with the least damage wins!

Zip-Line Zoom

Create a LEGO brick gondola for a LEGO minifigure to slide down along a zip-line string. The first one to reach the ground without the minifigure falling out or flipping over the gondola wins the race!

Get creative with STEM | STEAM learning with LEGO!

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