Simple & Powered Base activitiesHere you will find the instructions for the Simple and Powered Machines set. These 14 different Lego machines make up the Novice Level and focus on learning general engineering and science concepts by constructing pre-designed models and using them as learning tools on specific problem scenarios.
In order to unlock the Amateur Level, you will need to complete at least 8 of the 14 activities listed here. There is also a side quest at the end of this Level that you have to take (worth 150 XP) |
Force and motion Activities
The Sweeper
How can you combine pushing a cart with cleaning a path? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Fishing Rod
How can we make an exciting fishing device for Jack and Jill, and land the large fish? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Freewheeling
Which will roll farther? Heavier or lighter carts, with bigger or smaller wheels? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
The Hammer
How can you make a Hammer machine that will efficiently hammer nails into different surfaces? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Measurement Activities
Trundle Wheel
What sort of measuring machine can you invent that could measure a long jump? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Letter Balance
How can Jill work out a fair system that differentiates between the weight of the different letters and parcels her classmates are bringing to her? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Click-Clock
How can we make a timer that can help us time races? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Energy Activities
The Windmill
How can you use a Windmill and a rope to lift a heavy load? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
The Land Yacht
How can you make a safe cart that is powered by the wind ... and carries at least one person? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
The Flywheeler
Could the spinning of a spinning top help a push-along car move and will it travel further – and for a longer time? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Powered machines Activities
The Power Car
How can you make a Power Car that climbs hills? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
The Walker
How can you make a Walker that will carry Jack and Jill along the trail? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Dogbot
How can we make an exciting friend for Zog to play with? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |
Powered machines Activities
The Power Car
How can you make a Power Car that climbs hills? Building Instructions Student Worksheet |