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The comic and the article triggered me to turn to YouTube for videos about developing huge LEGO towers. The video describes the mathematics that was utilized by researchers at The Open University to figure how tall a LEGO tower would get before the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Prior to revealing students the article or the video discussed above, I d have them make guesses as to the answer then compose out lists of the variables that they can believe of that would influence how high the tower could get. After they enjoy the video I d have a little class contest to see who can construct the highest tower with the LEGOs available in my classroom.

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The question of “how high can a LEGO tower get?” is a fun prompt for diving into conversations about math and physics. Before showing students the video or the post pointed out above, I d have them make guesses regarding the response then compose out lists of the variables that they can consider that would affect how high the tower might get. After they view the video I d have a little classroom contest to see who can develop the tallest tower with the LEGOs offered in my classroom.

While getting caught up on my reading in Feedly this morning I came across a.
new comic from The Oatmeal. The comic is based on a 2012 BBC post titled.
How Tall Can a LEGO Tower Get? The comic and the short article triggered me to rely on YouTube for videos about constructing giant LEGO towers. YouTube did not disappoint me in my search for videos that discuss the math and physics highlighted in the BBCs post and The Oatmeals comic..

Last fall a YouTube channel titled Lifes Biggest Questions tackled the question of “how high can a LEGO tower get?” The video describes the mathematics that was utilized by researchers at The Open University to figure how tall a LEGO tower would get prior to the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Obviously, the mathematical response presumes that the tower wouldnt topple over prior to reaching its maximum height. You then have to think about the general stability of the structure instead of just weight-bearing ability of the structure. Enjoy the video to find out more, its rather enjoyable..