Roundtable 2: The Universe Explained with LEGO-Building Physics Concepts with Toy Bricks
Presentation Types
Roundtable
Location
Room 1
Start Date
3-11-2022 11:30 AM
End Date
3-11-2022 12:30 PM
Keywords
Active Learning Strategies; Student Engagement Strategies
Description
LEGO is a versatile pedagogical tool for physical science courses. It can be used to visualize concepts qualitatively and quantitatively in physics. I will show activities using the toy bricks to promote student comprehension of abstract theories and making intellectual concepts touchable. This presentation targets all science educators.
Learning Outcomes:
- Use LEGO bricks to visualize science concepts
- Use LEGO bricks to implement hands-on student classroom activities
- Discuss creative teaching strategies.
Roundtable 2: The Universe Explained with LEGO-Building Physics Concepts with Toy Bricks
Room 1
LEGO is a versatile pedagogical tool for physical science courses. It can be used to visualize concepts qualitatively and quantitatively in physics. I will show activities using the toy bricks to promote student comprehension of abstract theories and making intellectual concepts touchable. This presentation targets all science educators.
Learning Outcomes:
- Use LEGO bricks to visualize science concepts
- Use LEGO bricks to implement hands-on student classroom activities
- Discuss creative teaching strategies.
Comments
Audience: Undergraduate Educators, Graduate/Professional Educators