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The comic and the article prompted me to turn to YouTube for videos about constructing huge LEGO towers. The video discusses the mathematics 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. Before showing students the article or the video mentioned 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 tall the tower could get. After they view the video I d have a little class contest to see who can develop the highest tower with the LEGOs available in my classroom.

Last fall a YouTube channel titled Lifes Biggest Questions dealt with the concern of “how tall can a LEGO tower get?” The video explains the mathematics that was used by researchers at The Open University to figure how high a LEGO tower would get before the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Of course, the mathematical response assumes that the tower wouldnt topple over prior to reaching its maximum height. So you then need to think about the general stability of the structure rather of simply weight-bearing capability of the structure. View the video to read more, its quite enjoyable..

Applications for Education.
The question of “how high can a LEGO tower get?” is a fun timely for diving into conversations about math and physics. Prior to revealing trainees the article or the video mentioned above, I d have them make guesses regarding the answer then compose out lists of the variables that they can think about that would influence how tall the tower might get. After they watch the video I d have a little class contest to see who can develop the tallest tower with the LEGOs readily available in my class.

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How Tall Can a LEGO Tower Get? The comic and the article prompted me to turn to YouTube for videos about constructing huge LEGO towers. YouTube did not dissatisfy me in my search for videos that discuss the mathematics and physics highlighted in the BBCs short article and The Oatmeals comic..