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LEGO Smart Creativity Contest Entry By Melissa King, Home school
Using all the available LEGo bricks, students will build the shape of a state. Several different geographic challenges can be presented depending on the age level and ability of the student. For example: 1) Each student builds the shape of the state where they reside. (Early Elementary) 2) Each student builds the shape of a state they have visited or where a family member resides. (Upper Elementary) 3) Each student builds the shape of a state that borders the state where they reside. (Upper Elementary) 4) Each student builds the shape of a state that starts with a certain letter. The teacher could say, "Build a state that starts with the letter C." (Secondary levels) These challenges could be done individually or in teams.
Lesson Learned: Students will learn how to recognize different states, especially the one they live in.