Build the Change: Designing Places for People Course Pack
This incredible FREE resource from the LEGO Group features lesson plans for five classroom sessions, including slide presentations with speakers' notes, videos, printable "people and places' cards, and so much more! Students ages 7-12 will gain hands-on knowledge about how built spaces are designed with people in mind as they create the perfect parks, schools, museums, and train stations for a cast of imaginary characters, each with their own individual wants and needs.
What is the Designing Places for People Course?
This 5-session course pack, offered as part of the LEGO Group's Build the Change program, contains free learning through play materials designed by the experts at the LEGO Group and Gensler Architects. Downloadable resources empower educators to guide young learners through hands-on activities as they create perfect built places for an imaginary cast of characters: parks, schools, museums, train stations, and even a birthday party. No LEGO® bricks required! Children can use any creative materials—from pen and paper to cardboard and glue—to bring their ideas to life.
What's in the Course Pack?
The free, downloadable Course Pack includes everything you need to run the Designing Places for People course with your students:
- Lesson plans and supplemental materials for five short "immersion" sessions, including videos, slides, speakers' notes, and facilitation guides to help you give context to the topic and inspire your students to propose their own creative solutions.
- Ideas for involving local decision makers and experts in a "showcase day" event displaying children's creations and ideas.
- Tips and tricks for tailoring the sessions for age, ability, and curriculum connections.
- Background information for educators courtesy of the LEGO Group's content partner Gensler.
- Materials available in English and Spanish.
How do I get my Course Pack?
Step 1: Add the FREE Designing Places for People Course Pack to your shopping cart.
Step 2: After you check out, you'll receive a confirmation email from First Book with a unique link and simple instructions to download the Course Pack PDF from LEGO.com. All the course materials are linked through this PDF guide. Make sure you check your junk or spam folder if you don't see the email right away.
| SKU | 144692 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Digital Resources |
| Primary Contributor | The LEGO Group |
| Age Groups | Ages 7 to 9, Ages 10 to 12 |
| Publisher | LEGO Group |