Lego Star Wars Mosaic Building CardsEasy to modify for any builder K - 4!

Idea and image from: https://frugalfun4boys.com/lego-star-wars-mosaic-building-cards/

You will need:● A base plate (preferably 16x16)● Basic Lego bricks of varying sizes● These printable Star Wars cards

○ Note: you will need to subscribe to this free site to download the cards. ○ This project can be done without the cards and just by using the photos on this site. It will be

more challenging but certainly not impossible!

The task:● Using measurement, spatial reasoning, and art skills, create the Star Wars character using Lego

bricks.

Like the task but not Star Wars? Try these animal cards!

Don’t Melt the Ice!Grades K - 4, though some modification may be needed to record results for grades K - 2

You will need:● Insulators (suggestions include Styrofoam packaging, bubble wrap, packing peanuts, felt or

other fabric, craft foam, pom pom balls or cotton balls, small towels, etc.)● Ice● Plastic food containers, such as Tupperware

The task:● Using prediction, observation, and scientific thinking, students will line food containers with various

materials. Set containers away from sunlight or heat source. (Hint: keep one container free from insulation as a control.)

● Check on the cubes every 10 minutes and record how much has melted (you can measure the length of the ice cube)

● Record your results - which liner kept the ice from melting the best? What do you think that means?○ You can download and print a recording sheet here

Idea and image from: https://frugalfun4boys.com/ice-melting-science-experiment/

Earth Day Upcycle Challenge!Can be modified for any age!

You will need:

● Any of the following: boxes, string, jars, cups, paper, string, egg cartons, paper towel/toilet paper rolls, bottle caps, pipe cleaners, old shirts, straws - pretty much anything from your recycling bin or anything you are ready to get rid of.

The task:● Upcycling is the process of taking something you would normally throw out and turning it into

something usable, usually even more valuable than it was!● Use recyclables and “trash” around the house to create something useful! For example, in class

some students have created hats, scarves, backpacks, board games, book covers, treasure boxes, and other fun items. Be creative!

Old books can become decorative centerpieces!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upcycling

Create a Leprechaun Trap!Great for all ages!

You will need:

● Any of the following: boxes, string, jars, cups, paper, string, egg cartons, paper towel/toilet paper rolls, bottle caps, pipe cleaners, straws

The task:

● Use your creative engineering skills to create a trap for a leprechaun! Ready to recycle some of those empty boxes? Why not turn them into a leprechaun trap?

○ How will you trap the leprechaun? Will it fall into a hole or will you engineer a door that snaps shut? Use your mechanical thinking and the materials that you have to design the perfect trap!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/kjohansen/25705259532

Lego My BookGrades K - 4

You will need:

● Legos of various sizes● A favorite book● Construction paper and markers/crayons● Not a Lego fan? Use Play-Doh, straws and marshmallows (or straws and tape), or toilet paper rolls

with felt and tape to create the same project.

The task:

● After you read a book, use Legos (or a Lego substitute) to create a model of your favorite character/characters or an important object from the book (for example, the treehouse from Magic Tree House books). Use construction paper and crayons/markers to create a background showing the character or object in the right setting.

● Use these props to retell some or all of the story!

https://pixnio.com/objects/toys/plastic-toy-dog-plastic-cute

Challenge:Try not to use mini-figs. Test your Lego skills by building your character from scratch!