The video explains the math that was utilized by researchers at The Open University to figure how high a LEGO tower would get prior to the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Of course, the mathematical response assumes that the tower would not topple over prior to reaching its maximum height.

The comic and the short article triggered me to turn to YouTube for videos about developing huge LEGO towers. The video explains the math that was used by scientists at The Open University to figure how high a LEGO tower would get prior to the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Prior to revealing students the video or the post mentioned above, I d have them make guesses as to the answer then compose out lists of the variables that they can think of that would influence how high the tower might get. After they enjoy the video I d have a little classroom contest to see who can develop the highest tower with the LEGOs available in my classroom.

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

Applications for Education.
The question of “how high can a LEGO tower get?” is a fun prompt for diving into conversations about mathematics and physics. Prior to revealing trainees the video or the post pointed out above, I d have them make guesses regarding the answer then draw up lists of the variables that they can believe of that would affect how high the tower might get. Then after they enjoy the video I d have a little class contest to see who can construct the highest tower with the LEGOs offered in my classroom.

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