Using Legos in the K-4 Classroom
EDUC 600
1 CREDIT
$125
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Instructor: Sandy Seifert
Grading: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 - Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Tuesday, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Enderlin School, Enderlin, ND
Academic Level: K-12 Professional Development
NDSU Credit Fee: $125
Course Description:
This class is designed to give students the opportunity to design with the use of Legos and early development of engineering techniques and patterning for math procedures. Through the use of Legos in small group, active labs and activities in the classroom. Legos can be utilized by students in groups or individually with satisfaction and experimentation of lab activities. Journaling of experiences using Legos can be productive and educational for all levels of students. Simply put, having your classroom under perfect control brings the joy back to teaching. Learning but creating that atmosphere is the hard part. "Play is the highest and most divine offering” Tibetan
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify several personal motivations for using Legos in the classroom.
- Increase their understanding of shapes or objects needed to construct.
- Participate in class discussions and activities.
- Manipulate Legos in a learning environment and share with others.
- Identify how to incorporate Legos use into science and math class.