In this one-time live class, students will use LEGO to construct their dream homes and discover how math plays a critical role in real-world architecture. Through step-by-step guidance, students will sketch a simple floor plan, then bring it to life by building a 3D model of their home. Along the way, they'll apply math concepts like area, perimeter, and geometry to their designs.
By the end of the class, your child will have a LEGO house to show off, along with a deeper understanding of how math and creativity combine in the world of design!

Class Outline:

1.	Introduction to Design and Architecture (5-10 minutes)
o	Quick icebreaker about dream homes and architecture.
o	Explain how architects use math to design buildings.
o	Students are introduced to how they’ll be combining math with their LEGO building.


2.	Create a Simple Floor Plan (10-15 minutes)
o	Math Focus: Area, Perimeter, and Measurement.
o	Students sketch a basic blueprint of their dream house on graph paper (or use imagination if preferred).
o	They’ll measure room dimensions (e.g., 6 LEGO bricks long, 4 LEGO bricks wide) and calculate area and perimeter.
o	Example: "If one brick represents 1 foot, how big is your bedroom if it's 6 by 4 bricks?"


3.	Building with LEGO (30 minutes)
o	Math Focus: Geometry, Shapes, Spatial Reasoning.
o	Students start building their house based on the floor plan they created. Encourage them to use their measurements to build the walls, windows, doors, and other features.
o	Discuss how shapes like rectangles, squares, and triangles are used in their designs.
o	Help students adjust proportions and scale as they build.
o	Ask guiding questions: "How many bricks will you need for the perimeter of your house?"


4.	Optional: Material Estimation (5 minutes)
o	Math Focus: Multiplication and Budgeting.
o	Introduce a quick activity where students estimate how much flooring or wall materials they might need (e.g., “Each LEGO brick represents 1 square foot of tile—how many tiles do you need for the living room?”).


5.	Showcase and Wrap-Up (10 minutes)
o	Students share their LEGO house creations and discuss what math they used in their designs.
o	Recap how math is essential for real-world architecture and design.
o	Encourage students to continue building and exploring architecture beyond the class.