Students explore how things work through play and observation. They build, test and care for the materials they use.
EU Skills Focus: 🖥 Digital • 🌱 Green • 🤝 Social • 💡 Entrepreneurial
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Digital
Record with photos or symbols; basic data handling.
🌱
Green
Reuse LEGO, care for materials, discuss impact.
🤝
Social
Team roles, turn‑taking and peer feedback.
💡
Entrepreneurial
Test and improve designs; present outcomes.
🎯 Curriculum Units
1
Inquiry & Observation
Focus: Asking questions, noticing details, recording results
5 Lessons
2
Simple Machines
Focus: Inclined plane, lever, wheel and axle - early mechanics
6 Lessons
3
Materials & Structures
Focus: Strength, stability and shape in design
5 Lessons
4
Data & Graphs
Focus: Collecting, sorting, representing data with symbols and pictures
4 Lessons
5
Measurement in Studs
Focus: Comparing length, width and perimeter with LEGO studs
5 Lessons
6
Earth & Environment
Focus: Recycling and reuse in everyday life
4 Lessons
🌍 Curriculum Alignment
Alignment to major frameworks for Grades 1–2.
| Framework | References | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NGSS K–2 | ETS1.A–C; PS1.A; PS2.A | Inquiry, simple machines, materials, and motion |
| Cambridge Stage 1–2 | Sc1–3; M1–2; GP1–2 | Observation, measurement, data display |
| IB PYP | How the world works | Form, Function, Connection, Responsibility |
🧠 Skills Progression Map
Progression across units.
| Skill Domain | Focus |
|---|---|
| Inquiry | Questions, observation, recording |
| Collaboration | Team roles and shared problem-solving |
| Measurement | Length, width, perimeter in studs |
| Data representation | Collecting and graphing simple data |
| Creativity | Design and make - explore alternatives |
| Problem-solving | Test and improve builds |
| Reflection | Explain choices and outcomes |
| Sustainability mindset | Reuse LEGO and care for materials |
| Communication | Describe models using math/science words |
| Early digital literacy | Use photos or symbols to record results |
🧰 Teacher Toolkit
Materials
- 300–500 LEGO per team
- Baseplates, rulers, sticky notes
- Photo device for model logs
Group Setup
- 2–4 students per team
- Rotate roles: Builder - Recorder - Reporter
- Table layout for scanning and sharing
Assessment
- Mini 4‑point rubric
- Observation checklist
- Student reflection prompts
Eco & Safety
- Reuse and storage guidance
- Cleanup routine
- Age-appropriate safety
Evidence & downloads
Policy
Policy & EU Alignment
Based on EU STEM Education Plan (COM 2025 89).
EUEU STEM Education Plan
COM 2025 89 (PDF).
Region note: also matches National Curriculum (KS1–2) and NGSS K–2 strands.