Exploring Tools: Mitten Challenge
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In this activity, learners build a LEGO® structure while wearing mittens. This activity shows learners how difficult it is to build small things when your tools are too big. This is a great activity to get learners thinking about how scientists and engineers need special tools and equipment to work at the nanoscale. A great complement to this activity is "Exploring Tools: Special Microscopes," in which learners discover different tools scientists use to explore and manipulate nanoscale objects.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $1 - $5 per student
- Ages 4 - adult
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per student)
- Oven mitts (2)
- Brick building set (LEGO® Duplo® or similar)
Subjects
- Engineering and Technology
- Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- Size and Scale
- Measurement
Informal Categories
- Toys
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge - Guide
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge - Guide
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge - Sign
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge - "Build a House" Sheet
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge - "Build a House" Sheet
- Exploring Tools Mitten Challenge- Sources
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Creative Commons, Sciencenter, 2010
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0532536
- National Science Foundation, 0940143
