CONNECT
There are games and toys that we know have been passed down from generation to generation. They come from various origins and mark different stages of the country’s development.
They are essential for balanced and healthy development, as they prepare children for adult life in an integral way. They bring joy and are powerful tools for learning and growth.
Watch the video “What’s this? – Guess the Toy”:
CONTEMPLATE
• What is the importance of games in children’s development?
• Which game do you like the most?
• Which toy do you enjoy playing with when you go to an amusement park?
ACTIVITY PROPOSAL
SEE-SAW
It’s a children’s leisure equipment consisting of a long, narrow board balanced and fixed at its central point using the lever principle.
Two people of similar weights sit on opposite ends of the see-saw and push themselves up by bending their knees to lower the other end.
BUILD
Build a prototype of a see-saw using pieces from the LEGO® EDUCATION Simple Machines Technology Kit.
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CONTINUE
Did you understand the part of the assembly that creates the lever movement?
Did the see-saw assembly perform the correct movement?
Did you manage to finish the construction on your own or did you need help?