Introduction to WeDo 2.0 Using the LEGO ® Bricks in a Scientific Context LEGO ® bricks have been used in three different ways in the WeDo 2.0 projects: 1. To model reality 2. To investigate 3. To design 2. Investigate Planning and carrying out investigations is an ideal framework for a science project. Students’ learning is enhanced by active engagement with the problem. Students are encouraged to make predictions, carry out tests, collect data and draw conclusions. These three ways will give you the opportunity to develop a different set of practices, as the outcome of the project is different in each case.
When implementing an investigation project, you should encourage students to pay special attention to ensure fair testing. Ask them to search for cause and effect in their tests, ensuring they change only one variable at a time. 1. Use models Students represent and describe their ideas using the bricks. Examples of investigating Guided Projects are: • Pulling • Speed • Robust Structures Students can build a model to gather evidence or provide a simulation. Although only representations of reality, models enhance understanding and explain natural phenomena. When implementing a modeling project, encourage students to focus their creativity on representing the reality as accurately as possible.
By doing that, they will need to identify and explain the limitations of their models. Examples of modeling Guided Projects are: • Frog’s Metamorphosis • Plants and Pollinators ©2016 The LEGO Group. 20