Seismic Structures: Lego Design Workshop
*This course is intended for lower elementary students
Workshop Schedule
10:00 am- 12:00 pm PST
Thursday, July 3rd OR
Saturday, July 12th OR
Tuesday, July 15th
A 15-minute break will be built into class.
Note: Classes are listed in PST, click below to convert time to your time zone.
Workshop Overview
In this two hour workshop, we’ll explore the science behind earthquakes, and the challenges that come with building in areas that are prone to earthquakes. For the first hour of the session, we’ll explore a little geology, physics, and engineering all related to earthquakes. Then, in the second hour, we’ll pull out our legos, build a makeshift earthquake table, and challenge ourselves to build a building that can withstand our strongest shaking!
Student Outcomes:
- Explore the geology, and physics of earthquakes
- Discuss the engineering advances and limitations to buildings to withstand earthquakes
- Design and build a lego building to withstand an earthquake
Note: Materials will be emailed out ahead of time!
Student Experience
Pattern Seeker
Mathematician
Researcher
Scientist
Your Teacher: Lindsey Roberts
Lindsey Roberts has worked as a teacher in California for over 8 years. She has a Bachelor’s in Zoology from Colorado State University, a background in marine biology, and a Masters of Arts in Education from the University of San Francisco. Her experience spans from working with animals, conducting scientific research, and classroom teaching at a public charter school in grades k-8. She has a passion for science, math, and fostering curiosity. She has taught a wide range of ability levels including gifted students. Lindsey enjoys creating project based learning units connecting multiple subject matters in a way for students to better understand. In addition to working at Cresconova, she currently operates Rooted in STEM Education, (rootedinstemeducation.com) a private tutoring business. Her clients are both international and domestic and many of her current students identify as gifted. They respond to her high level of engagement and deep content knowledge. She is thrilled to share her passions of animals, science, and math with Cresconova students!
