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LEGO® Education Introduces Simple Machines Set Solution to Empower Teachers to Create LEGO Smart Classrooms

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  • Designed for elementary classrooms, the LEGO®Education Simple Machines Set engages students in hands-on, minds-on STEM activities and aligns with both National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) science standards and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) math standards.
  • The four main and four problem-solving activities challenge students to expand the knowledge gained from the principle activities and apply it to real-world scenarios – encouraging creativity and critical-thinking skills.
  • Develops students’ understanding of basic physical science concepts through use of levers, wheels and axles, and pulleys, while also enabling teachers to integrate technology, engineering and math concepts.

NEWS RELEASE – Mar. 29, 2012 – LEGO® Education today announced the Simple Machines Set solution for introducing elementary students, Grades 1-3, to key simple machines concepts while building teamwork and communication skills. When students combine the Simple Machines Set with the Simple Machines Activity Pack, they discover basic physical science concepts such as gears, pulleys, levers, and wheels and axles through observation, reasoning, prediction, and critical thinking. The 16 principle activities introduce basic simple machines concepts that spark students’ creativity and cement the foundation needed to explore more complex ideas. The set includes 204 elements and building instructions with element overview for easier model building and classroom management.

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“I use the Simple Machines Sets in my classroom because they work; the instructions and the concepts are clear and they use real-world examples.” said Scott Bowler, science teacher, Catlin Gabel School. “The students are very enthusiastic about using the sets in class, and through working with partners, they can use each other as a resource, which allows me to spend time sitting down with students and listening to what they are learning.”

Features:The Simple Machines Setlearning activities include:
  • Science: Observing and investigating simple machines: gears, wheels and axles, levers, and pulleys; developing scientific inquiry skills: fair testing, predicting and measuring, collecting data, and describing outcomes
  • Technology/Engineering: Identifying a need or problem; following a design brief, building a model, testing and evaluating, and applying the relevant vocabulary
  • Math: Counting, drawing geometric shapes, calculating, measuring, and predicting outcomes
The Simple Machines Activity Packincludes:
  • Teacher’s Notes, Student Worksheets, Real-world Applications, Classroom Management Tips, Glossary and Element Survey
Learn more about the Simple Machines Set by viewing these additional resources: 

About LEGO Education A/S

Since 1980, LEGO Education (www.legoeducation.us) has delivered hands-on curriculum-based resources for teachers and students worldwide. LEGO Education believes a hands-on, minds-on approach helps students actively take ownership of the learning process and develop 21st-century skills such as creative thinking and problem solving through real-life, engaging experiences.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WeDo, MINDSTORMS, and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group.

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Trisha McDonell, Editor Contact - 512-659-5381

About LEGO Education A/S

Since 1980, LEGO Education (www.legoeducation.us) has delivered hands-on curriculum-based resources for teachers and students worldwide. LEGO Education believes a hands-on, minds-on approach helps students actively take ownership of the learning process and develop 21st-century skills such as creative thinking and problem solving through real-life, engaging experiences.

LEGO, the LEGO logo, DUPLO, WeDo, MINDSTORMS, and the MINDSTORMS logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ©2012 The LEGO Group.

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