Science and LEGO - Learning at its best!
Everything starts with a single building block that can be used to form increasingly complex structures like a bridge or a rocket ship to the stars. When you combine these building blocks with knowledge, inspiration and joy there is no limits to the marvellous things you can create…
Welcome to:
Room 13 were the lucky young engineers to enjoy a free incursion that was hosted by E2 Young Engineers on Friday 20 November 2020. Students were engaged in an EDUTAINMENT (education + entertainment) approach, transforming the learning process into having fun with the world’s favourite building blocks – LEGO!
The LEGO Challenge incursion introduced students to the basic principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by encouraging them to explore the conveyor belts that are used in supermarkets and airports to make life easier. Students were then challenged to use the fundamentals of physics and engineering to build a moving conveyor belt.
Following a step by step guide, students constructed the conveyor belts and then attached motors to be able to observe their machines at work. Then they explored the types of 3 dimensional shapes that would move correctly on the conveyor belt with the intention of marketing their project to the wider business community.
Thank you to E2 Young Engineers for offering Room 13 the opportunity to trial a STEM job of the future.
Further information about the E² Young Engineers projects can be found at https://gmperth.young-engineers.com.au/enrichment-programs-faq/
Nerelle Phillips
Science Teacher