Using a LEGO kit, students demonstrated kinetic and potential energy by building vehicles and testing ramps to measure velocity. “You can use LEGOs in science. It’s really fun,” one student shared.
Teacher LaRae Dotson, Math and Technology Interventionist, said the lesson kept students highly engaged because it combined creativity with problem-solving. Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser added, “If we can get girls excited about math with makerspaces and hands-on learning by 4th grade, they are more likely to continue on that path and succeed in math.”
Using LEGOs in science projects is innovative because it turns play into discovery. Instead of just reading about concepts, students build models, test ideas, and problem-solve—just like real scientists and engineers. LEGOs make science hands-on, creative, and fun, helping kids see themselves as innovators while learning important STEM skills.
Pictured, from left: 4th graders Aubree Craig, Jeszalee Sutherlin, Everly Hanscom, Samantha Rodriguez Sandoval, Sophia Schrock, and Jaqueline Amarillas.