LEGO Spike Prime Ferris Wheel
by Jennifer Beam
For this lesson, students will build a Ferris Wheel using both technic pieces and bricks from the LEGO Spike Prime kit. They will work through the engineering design process, collect data and celebrate the learning of their group and others in the classroom.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1gHtfCZ5fKux9lC1qtqqsIlUe2f1yteKH/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance P4: Energy Transfer Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S4: Apply Science to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD)
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