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Learning about gears with LEGO® bricks

August 9, 2013 by Maureen Spell 4 Comments

I have loved LEGO® bricks ever since I was a kid. I remember having a whole pool table filled with all sorts of buildings. My children have enjoyed LEGO® building as well. This summer we had the opportunity to try one of LEGO Education’s kits–the Homeschool Simple Machines Kit.

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My 11 yr. old daughter begged me to let her do this project. It’s been awhile since she has begged me to do a school-related project. 😉 I figured this would be a great introduction to simple machines.

LEGO Education Simple Machines

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This is the first LEGO® educational kit we’ve owned. The homeschool simple machines kit  features 16 learning activities geared for elementary children (7+). It comes with a scripted teachers manual, visual step-out booklets, bricks to complete the projects and a cd to print related worksheets. Students are introduced to basic physical science concepts such as gears, pulleys, levers, and wheels and axles through observation, reasoning, prediction, and critical thinking.

Learning About Gears

Our first lesson covered gears. We learned that gears had names (who knew?), and how different gear sizes and parts affect rotation speed and direction. The lesson was super easy to present. My daughter was able to do the buildings without my help just by using the booklet. I just made sure she took time to think about what was happening as she built the project.

Learning About Gears

She is very excited to complete the whole series. I love that she is learning science concepts while “playing” with bricks. This is the best type of learning— especially for my kinesthetic learner.

I’m thrilled to be a LEGO® Education Blogger  and am partnering with LEGO Education to help bring attention to the many wonderful products that LEGO Education offers for homeschoolers and educators. All opinions are entirely my own.

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You can read what my fellow bloggers thought about Simple Machines too!

Homegrown Learners – LEGO Simple Machines

Homeschool Creations – Simple Machines from LEGO Education

Milk and Cookies – Creating Simple Machines

 

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  1. Mary says

    August 9, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    We love the Simple Machines — the lessons make such sense and are so achievable — that first little project is so cute, isn’t it? I love your review, Maureen!

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  2. Paula J says

    August 9, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    Thanks for writing a great post: I’m in the process of deciding which LEGO Education set I want to invest/purchase for our homeschool use. It is so helpful to have the visuals to go along with your valuable experience.

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    • Maureen Spell says

      August 10, 2013 at 12:26 pm

      Glad I could help!

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  3. Rebecca says

    August 26, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    We were blessed by a friend who gave us boxes and boxes with their products. We have kits that date back 10-15 years – not necessarily with the gears but the kids have been able to create some amazing cities, with secret doors, etc. Great review. Definitely out of our budget – even with the discount. BUT, so blessed by friends who blessed us and I know that God will provide what He desires our family to have.

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