The video discusses the mathematics that was used by scientists at The Open University to figure how tall a LEGO tower would get before the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Of course, the mathematical response presumes that the tower would not topple over before reaching its optimal height.

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

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Prior to showing students the video or the short article discussed above, I d have them make guesses as to the response then write out lists of the variables that they can think 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 build the highest tower with the LEGOs readily available in my classroom.

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While getting captured up on my reading in Feedly today I came across a.
brand-new comic from The Oatmeal. The comic addresses the concern, “how tall can a LEGO tower get?” (Its a copyright-protected work so youll need to view it on The Oatmeal website). The comic is based upon a 2012 BBC short article entitled.
How Tall Can a LEGO Tower Get? The comic and the 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 explain the math and physics highlighted in the BBCs post and The Oatmeals comic..