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The concern of “how tall can a LEGO tower get?” is a fun timely for diving into discussions about math and physics. Before showing students the video or the post pointed out above, I d have them make guesses as to the response then draw up lists of the variables that they can consider that would influence how tall the tower could get. Then after they view the video I d have a little class contest to see who can construct the tallest tower with the LEGOs offered in my class.

The comic and the article triggered me to turn to YouTube for videos about constructing giant LEGO towers. The video discusses 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. Before revealing students the post or the video mentioned above, I d have them make guesses as to the response then compose out lists of the variables that they can think of that would affect how high the tower might get. After they enjoy the video I d have a little class contest to see who can develop the tallest tower with the LEGOs available in my class.

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Last fall a YouTube channel entitled Lifes Biggest Questions tackled the concern 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 high a LEGO tower would get before the blocks collapsed under their own weight. Obviously, the mathematical answer presumes that the tower wouldnt topple over before reaching its maximum height. So you then have to think about the total stability of the structure rather of simply weight-bearing ability of the structure. See the video to find out more, its rather satisfying..

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How Tall Can a LEGO Tower Get? The comic and the post prompted me to rely on YouTube for videos about constructing giant LEGO towers. YouTube did not disappoint me in my look for videos that describe the mathematics and physics highlighted in the BBCs short article and The Oatmeals comic..