STREM HQ Tech Academy’s "Amazing Contraptions with LEGO: Defy the Laws of Physics" is a thrilling and hands-on course for kids aged 5-8. In this engaging class, students will use LEGO bricks to create their own unique chain reaction machines, inspired by the whimsical and inventive designs of Rube Goldberg. Through fun and interactive projects, children will explore key engineering concepts like cause-and-effect relationships, motion, gravity, and simple machines while building their very own complex contraptions.
 
 
Throughout the course, students will engage in activities that develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills as they experiment with different ways to make their machines work. They’ll learn how to design and build ramps, pulleys, levers, and domino effects, all while challenging themselves to think creatively and logically. Each project will encourage them to explore and push the boundaries of what they think is possible, all while having fun!
 
 
This course is designed to help young learners develop essential skills such as creativity, teamwork, and hands-on engineering design. By the end of the course, students will not only have built amazing machines but will have gained a deeper understanding of how the world around them works through the lens of physics and engineering.
 
 
All materials are provided—students only need to bring their imagination and excitement for invention. "Amazing Contraptions with LEGO" is the perfect introduction to the world of engineering, sparking curiosity and creativity in young minds while giving them the tools to create their own incredible, physics-defying machines!