BrickLAB Tech Set: 3rd Grade Grades: 3rd Number of Students: 30 Contacts Hours: 24+ Sample Lesson Plan About: Bricks naturally provide students of all ages a platform for creative and innovative thinking, which is why the BrickLAB Tech Set is perfect for extracurricular programs which aim to instill a wide range of STEM skills! The BrickLAB Tech Set is different from the Core version because it allows more variation between grade levels. Choose between grades levels however these levels are more for recommendation and can be used at the discretion of individual instructors to accommodate different learning environments with a variety of student levels. Additionally, each set comes with enough manipulatives to instruct up to 30 students at once! The BrickLAB Tech Set is the perfect addition to any program seeking to add diversity! The primarily project-based learning curriculum can be used in multiple ways to encourage student growth and creativity, or the bricks can be used in teacher-devised projects--the possibilities are endless with over 6,500 bricks on hand! Materials Included: 6,500 BrickLAB building bricks 2 storage tubs Brick separator Mesh bag for cleaning bricks Spiral-bound Instructor Guide Curriculum Structure 12 two-hour units. Each unit includes: 2 Intro Discussions 2 Builds 2 Engineering Challenges 2 Real World Extensions 2 Small Group Extensions 2 Written Activities 2 Assessments 1 Final Class Challenge Lesson Topics Simple Machines & Ancient Cultures Problem Solving & Constraints Scientific Technology Helpful & Harmful Technology Compost & Energy Efficiency Product Demand & Marketing History of Tools & Boats Engineering Design Process Brainstorming & Modeling Innovation & Inquiry Problem Solving Medical Technology Note: Due to production time, this item typically ships 2-3 weeks after receipt of the order. During peak season, April-June, lead time is around 6 weeks. Please plan and order accordingly. BrickLAB Video
