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4-H Learning With LEGO’S

4-H Learning With LEGO’S. Having Fun With Simple Machines. Suzanne Wilson – 4-H Youth Development Holmes County 4-H 201 N Okalahoma Street Bonifay FL 32425. Follow Directions Solve Problems Team Work Hands-on Learning “Learn by Doing”. Fun Different Inspires Creativity

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4-H Learning With LEGO’S

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  1. 4-H Learning With LEGO’S Having Fun With Simple Machines Suzanne Wilson – 4-H Youth Development Holmes County 4-H 201 N Okalahoma Street Bonifay FL 32425

  2. Follow Directions Solve Problems Team Work Hands-on Learning “Learn by Doing” Fun Different Inspires Creativity Learn Practical Applications of Simple Machines Why Use LEGO’s?

  3. Why Use LEGO’s? Following Directions First job - putting the pieces in the kit and learning the correct names.

  4. Why Use LEGO’s? • Team Work • Solve Problems Everyone has a part in the construction.

  5. Why Use LEGO’s? • Fun & Different • Hands-on Learning Each design element begins at the basic level and goes to the advanced.

  6. Why Use LEGO’s? • Inspires Creativity

  7. Why Use LEGO’s? • Learn Practical Applications of Simple Machines LEVERS Windshield Wipers

  8. Why Use LEGO’s? • Learn Practical Applications of Simple Machines Pulleys Crane

  9. Why Use LEGO’s? • Learn Practical Applications of Simple Machines Gears & Balance Helicopter

  10. Using the LEGO’s • After School Program • Consistent group • Daily work • Need Flat Work Surface • Storage • Security • Access To Computers • Site License Software • Windows or Mac’s

  11. Learning with LEGO’s • Supplier: PITSCO – dacta 1-800-362-4308 www.pitsco-legodacta.com • Cost: • LEGO CAD: SOFTWARE AND SITE LICENSE $270.00 • MOTORIZED SIMPLE MACHINES SET $100.00 • MOTORIZED SIMPLE MACHINES $499.80 TECHNOLOGY PACK

  12. Learning with LEGO’s • OUTCOMES • 6th & 7th grade students using LEGO’s had higher than average science scores • 25% of youth (5) participated in science fair for the first time using information related to simple machines • 4 youth participated in 4-H demonstrations using LEGO’s • 80% youth (16) in the 4-H After School Program picked LEGO’s as their favorite activity

  13. OTHER OUTCOMES • Career Exploration • Engineering Mentors from FLDOT assisted with program and provided career information • Field trip to local machine shop • Vocational-Technical School CAD Program

  14. Learning with LEGO’s Learning with LEGO’s has a place in the 4-H program • Mechanical Science Category • Career Exploration • “Learn by Doing” hands-on activities • Fun

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