Grabber Session - 90 Minutes
Test the efficiency of two different grabber designs and determine the best one based on specific test criteria.
This Lego based session will help students to develop their STEM skills in a creative and engaging way.
The students will:
- Define evaluation criteria for 2 designs
- Test 2 designs using objects of different shapes and sizes
- Make recommendations regarding the best design
- Work collaboratively to create their own design
In addition to developing their STEM skills, students will also develop key soft skills including:
- Resilience and Perseverance
- Creative Thinking
- Planning
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
Evaluation and Reiteration Follow Up - 30 Minutes
After the LEGO session, students will participate in an interactive deep dive into Evaluation and Reiteration. Through this session, they will gain a clear understanding of these essential skills and explore their practical applications—from overcoming challenges in school to achieving long-term success in their future careers.
Requirements
Prior to delivering this session, schools will need a to provide a signed Data Sharing Agreement and student cohort data (documents and support to complete will be provided to schools on receipt of the resource request). Registers of students who participated in the lesson to be returned to LiNCHigher within 1 week of the lesson taking place. This is to enable reporting of student engagement with the Uni Connect project regulators, the Office for Students.