Bricktastic Engineering Challenge (Ages 8-12)
Can you use interlocking bricks to conquer these engineering challenges?
Ian Nelson
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(2,517)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Bring your bricks to this amazing engineering class. It's improvisational engineering at its finest. Together we will explore how engineers can use the design process to build with standard parts. Every class spends time brainstorming new design challenges to use in the future. Over the course of 4 weeks, students discover how to use the engineering design process to: * Build something they didn't think could be made with standard bricks, * Tackle unexpected building challenges, * Create a group of designs that build and extend on one another, and * Refine and improve designs. Sample challenges include: * Build a marble run * Create a dinosaur * Design a forest * Make a celebration This is an active hands-on class we build during class. Each class incorporates building time and sharing time. Students will be encouraged to explain their designs and their engineering process. As such, students will need to bring bricks to class every week in order to enjoy this class. The main engineering learning outcomes of the Bricktastic Engineering Challenge are 1) creative problem solving, 2) persisting even encountering an unexpected and difficult challenge, 3) recognizing opportunities for improving the design even after you think you're "done," and 4) using creativity and imagination to generate and extend a design beyond an initial idea. Should your learner be interested in a more formal discussion of the engineering design process and how things work, I would encourage you to check out "Engineering of Everyday Things for Kids."
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The Bricktastic Engineering Challenge class focuses on using the engineering design process to come up with original constructions. Younger students keen on developing their own designs are welcome to join the class.
To help with the auditory experience of the course, I ask that learners mute their microphones when actively building in class. Learners are welcome to unmute themselves during the building period to ask questions. Please encourage your learner to experiment with muting and unmuting their microphone.
Supply List
Students will need to bring bricks to every class to have a full experience of the course. Any mix of bricks will do. I advise having at least 150 bricks available to the student every class. If you're pulling bricks out from your learners existing collection, I recommend the following base supply of pieces (adding select elements like wheels, windows, and small 1x1 pieces to add unique flavor to each build): 20 1x2 15 1x4 20 2x2 30 2x4 5 2x8 20 Slants 8 2x4 flats 8 2x6 flats 4 2x8 flats 4 4x4 flats 2 4x8 flats
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, nor endorsed by the LEGO Group, owner of the LEGO® and LEGO® logo marks.
Joined October, 2017
4.7
2517reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I'm an experienced mechanical engineer who loves empowering kids as designers. I love facilitating the Bricktastic Engineering Challenge because it provides an excellent opportunity for kids to get their hands on engineering.Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Completed by 996 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-8 learners per class
