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Children have all sorts of theories about how the world works. Whatthey dont always have is the ability to express these thoughts. Orthe opportunity to express what they truly think and feel about

themselves and each other.

That is exactly what LEGOEducation BuildToExpress offers them.Its a genuinely creative teaching aid that enables all your studentsto communicate as equals, in an inclusive, non-judgmental andhighly-motivational environment. Everyone gets involved and takesan active role in the learning process, transforming you, the teacher,into a true hands-on facilitator.

LEGO Education BuildToExpressuses carefully selected LEGOelements within a unique, curriculum based, Build and Sharecontext. It ensures that every student is given the opportunity tobe active, engaged and heard.

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LEGO, theLEGO logoandBuildToExpressaretrademarksof theLEGO Group. 2012 TheLEGO Group. 050105.

Teachers Guideto BuildToExpress

Talk aboutlearning value!LEGO Education BuildToExpress em-

powers students of all abilities to creatively

communicate their thoughts and feelings.

Students are tasked with buildings models

that illustrate their understanding of

various curriculum concepts: How they

see democracy or how they visualize a

historic event.

As there are no right or wrong answers with

LEGO Education BuildToExpressit is also

an excellent way to handle interpersonal

issues arising in class, allowing students

to convey their own personal feelings in a

constructive manner.

Learning values

Enables students to communicatemore effectively

Encourages introspection/reflection

Gives an equal voice to all students

Enhances creative and critical-thinking skills

Supports 21st Century Learning Skills

Improves problem-solving

Promotes a cooperative learning

environment

LEGO elements are instantly

engaging to all students

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Can't wait to get started? Here is what you need for

a classroom of 24 students:

Getting started in the classroom

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n ui l i n l t .

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u n r t n i n f m c r c y y

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t ur n t t l l c h th r u t h t y u

h v u i lt .


n u il i n l t .

This lastbuilding challenge helps you

collectthe groups understandingof

democracy andconcludeon theprocess.

Build

Look atallthe modelson thebuildingplates aroundthe table

andthink abouteverything that

has been shared.

Now, builda modelthatyou think

sums upwhatdemocracy is and

means to people livingin a

democratic society.

Buildingtime: 3 minutes

ShareWhen the buildingtime is up, take

turns to telleach other aboutwhatyou

have built.

Keepeach your own models on your

own buildingplates.

i : r Topic:Democracy

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u t y ur m l .


n ui l i n l t .

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Nowyou willneed your imagination to

getto work for you!

Build

Imagine livingin the perfect

democratic society! Builda model

thatexplains whatyou believemakes ita perfectdemocratic

society. Also, have your model

showwhat the individuals in this

perfectdemocratic society do to

make itthis.




have built.


own buildingplates.

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n t hi n u t v r y th i n t h t

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h v u i l t.


n u il i n l t .

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n ui l i n l t .

Use your memory to examine your

understandingof democracy byexploringyour own experiences with

democracy.

Build

Builda modelthatdescribes anexample of howdemocracy affects

your daily life Your modelmust

helpyou share with the others how

you experienceddemocracy in your

daily life.



turns to telleach other the stories

aboutyour models.


own buildingplates.

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h v u i lt .


n u il i n l t .

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Through the next4 buildingchallenges

you are invitedto explore whatyou

knowand think aboutdemocracy. Thechallenges willgive you the opportu-

nity to look into the conceptof

democracy from differentangles.

BuildBuilda modelyou can use to

describe your thoughts on whatthe

term democracy generally

means.




have built.


own buildingplates.

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n ui l i n l t .

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Topic:Democracy i: r


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t h t l i n h t y u li vm i t r f c t m c r ti c

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h v u i l t.


n u il i n l t .

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m c r c y n c n c lu n thrc .

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Think about1

This is what ''respect''means to me:

The set includes over 200 LEGO elements

in a separate storage unit. They have been

carefully selected to provide a broad spectrum

of ready-made metaphors. The colorful bricks,

accessories and Minifigures inspire students

and stimulate their creative thinking and

imagination.

Contains practical guidance on introducin

and working with the BuildToExpres

concept. Enables you to hear other teacher

experiences, and includes 30 age-segmente

core-curriculum-based Build & Shar

Challenge Cards as well as plenty of ready

prepared activities for you to work with.

BuildToExpress Set

One-day professional development workshop

with a LEGO Education-certified Trainer th

will give you a deeper understanding o

BuildToExpress via hands-on training session

that focus on the theoretical

and practical aspects of the

concept. The courses are also

designed to optimize your

skills as a facilitator of the

BuildToExpress process.

Advanced Training

Guide and Activity Pack

ADD-ON

2045110 - LEGO Education BuildToExpressGuide & Activity Pack

45110 - LEGO Education BuildToExpressCore Set

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