Build and bring a LEGO model to life.
By David Crewe
Harness the power of light in this exciting K’NEX challenge to design and construct a solar powered fairground ride. Work in groups to complete the challenge. Requires communication, team work and imagination. Perfect to spark the curiosity of learners in engineering in engaging workshop. This workshop is enjoyed by both the learners and … Continued
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Activities aimed at learners early in their school journey. All themes include elements of role-play, experimentation, challenges and a take home craft for learners to grow and be inspired. Choose from the following themes: SPACE: Little learners will dress up as astronauts to explore a distant planet. Launch rockets and sort the planets of … Continued
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Explore challenges that encourage students to try new approaches to problem-solving and make adjustments as a team. This competitive workshop asks groups of leaners ‘Who can make the tallest tower?’ Which group can build the longest overhang from the edge of the table. And then who can make a marble take 20 seconds exactly to … Continued
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Suitable for Years 6 to 9. Construct and test canal systems used to carry water. Build upon team work skills, communication and problem solving to create value. Learners will discuss the history and importance of canals for transportation and consider what makes a strong bridge/aqueduct. Using this, in groups, students will have to create a … Continued
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Creatively protect your egg from the effects of gravity through skillful engineering. Each group is given a set of materials that they have to use to protect an egg from cracking once dropped from a height. Presenters will discuss with the class ideas of how they could protect their eggs by providing real-life examples.
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Experiment with building, creating and problem solving how bridges and structures are made. Learners can learn about the history and design of bridges and what makes them strong and successful. Groups are given a design brief to build the strongest bridge using the materials provided and then the bridges will then be tested to see which … Continued
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Join Xplore! for a interactive science show as learners decide which force is used to make household items work by push, pull or both. Years 1 and 2: The effect of push and pull on everyday objects How forces affect shapes of materials by twist, bend, stretch and squash How friction helps us to … Continued
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Learn how to construct shapes within a team and individually to complete 2D and 3D shapes and patterns. Start with basic challenges of creating 2D letters using wooden KAPLA blocks. As you go through the workshop challenges start to build in difficulty. Challenges could include making the tallest tower to building a bridge over a … Continued
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Learners will combine LEGO construction and coding to get their build to move. With our WE.DO.20 kit we have three separate workshops available: Cooling Fan: A great way to introduce young learners to building with LEGO and coding. Learners will be introduced on how to build with LEGO using instructions. Then using the … Continued
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Combine construction and coding to get your LEGO model to move. With our We Do 1 kit we have two separate workshops available: Roaring Lion: A great introduction to coding using the LEGO WeDo software. Learners will explore how motion sensors and gears combine with code to bring the LEGO lion to life. Coding … Continued
