Meg Turner's class wrote about what they learned while building with LEGOs®. The students worked through a series of twenty cards contained in each kit. The cards illustrate real world devices from seesaws to windmills. The Lego® models corresponded to these in some way. After the first couple of lessons, students were asked to write a 3-2-1:
"Three things you learned, two questions you have, and one thing you think everyone should know."
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Annie 1) I learned that sometimes you have to estimate what pieces to use. 2) I learned how to make things that move that you don't have to push. 3) I learned to be observant to figure out each part.
1) Why are Legos® called Legos®? 2) Why are most Legos only blue, red or gray?
1) I would like everyone to know that I had never done this before.
Ashleigh Three things I've learned about Legos® are they are very fun but patients is needed but I'm sure after a while I will loosen up and get better at it and it will be easier for me. Legos® are complicated when it comes to the names of all of them. I also know that when you have to connect things you better know how to count because you have to keep counting and counting so you can put the piece where you need to put it.
I would like to know why the company moves so quick, like me and Tankia (my partner) went from this little bar swinging off of a few blocks to a big complicated paper weigher I mean we don't even know where to start. I would also like to know why they don't also give you directions in writing so you don't have to count everything and keep messing up because you don't have the right size bar.
One thing I think every one should know is don't feel bad if you don't get it yet because even adults still don't also including me.
Ben 1) I learned that Legos® aren't very hard. 2) I learned how to make gears work. 3) I learned that Legos® are very fun.
1) How long will we be working on Legos®? 2) Are we going to be using Electricity for Legos®?
Kimberly 1) I learned that it can be hard to make Lego® devices, but once you're done with one, it is really fun to watch it work. 2) I learned about what some of the gears names are and how they can fit together with other gears. 3) I learned that there are a lot of little pieces in legos® and sometimes they are hard to keep track of.
1) Are we ever going to build things with motors in them? 2) What is the very heavy red lego® used for?
1) I think that everyone should know that connector pegs are very important so be extra careful not to lose any. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this site.