The comic and the short article triggered me to turn to YouTube for videos about developing giant LEGO towers. The video discusses the math 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. Prior to revealing trainees the article 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 affect how high the tower could get. After they enjoy the video I d have a little class contest to see who can build the tallest tower with the LEGOs offered in my class.

Last fall a YouTube channel entitled Lifes Biggest Questions dealt with the concern of “how tall can a LEGO tower get?” The video explains the math that was used by researchers at The Open University to figure how high a LEGO tower would get prior to the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Obviously, the mathematical response assumes that the tower wouldnt fall over prior to reaching its maximum height. So you then have to consider the general stability of the structure instead of simply weight-bearing capability of the structure. View the video to get more information, its rather pleasurable..

Applications for Education.
The question of “how tall can a LEGO tower get?” is a fun prompt for diving into conversations about mathematics and physics. Before showing trainees the post or the video pointed out above, I d have them make guesses regarding the response then draw up lists of the variables that they can think about that would affect how high the tower could get. After they enjoy the video I d have a little classroom contest to see who can develop the tallest tower with the LEGOs readily available in my classroom.

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While getting caught up on my reading in Feedly this early morning I discovered a.
new comic from The Oatmeal. The comic addresses the concern, “how high can a LEGO tower get?” (Its a copyright-protected work so youll need to see it on The Oatmeal site). The comic is based upon a 2012 BBC short article entitled.
How Tall Can a LEGO Tower Get? The comic and the post triggered me to turn to YouTube for videos about developing huge LEGO towers. YouTube did not disappoint me in my search for videos that explain the mathematics and physics highlighted in the BBCs article and The Oatmeals comic..