| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Design and technology |
| What topic | STEM/STEAM Projects with Pix Brix Blocks |
| What length (min) | 20 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 30 |
| What curriculum | PIX BRIX |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
STEM/STEAM Projects with Pix Brix Blocks
Year 7
Design and Technology
30 students
20 minutes
This lesson corresponds to the Pix Brix national curriculum, emphasizing hands-on learning and creative design.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Pix Brix | 3 min | Briefly introduce the Pix Brix Blocks and their applications in STEM/STEAM projects. Show a few examples. |
| 2 | Explanation of the Activity | 3 min | Explain the task: students will work in groups to design a simple project with Pix Brix Blocks. Distribute the printable cards for documentation. |
| 3 | Group Work | 8 min | Students form small groups (5-6 per group) and start working on their projects. Circulate to provide support. |
| 4 | Fill Out Printable Cards | 3 min | While working, students fill out their printable cards detailing their design process and collaboration. |
| 5 | Collect or Random Check Cards | 3 min | Collect the cards from groups or randomly check students' cards to ensure engagement without presentations. Record any observations. |
Students will be assigned a follow-up project to create a more complex design using Pix Brix Blocks at home, accompanied by a reflection on their learning process. The homework will be collected without requiring presentations in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into an exciting world of creativity and design with a hands-on project using Pix Brix Blocks.
First, let me show you some examples of what you can create with these blocks. [At this point, show a few images or actual projects made with Pix Brix Blocks on the projector.]
As you can see, Pix Brix Blocks are not just for building; they have great applications in STEM and STEAM projects. These blocks can help us understand concepts in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics while we have fun creating! Are you all excited to start?"
"Now, let's talk about what you will be doing today. You will form small groups of about five to six people, and together, you will design a simple project using the Pix Brix Blocks.
You will all receive printable cards that you will use to document your process. This means you will explain your ideas, how you worked together, and what you learned from the experience.
Make sure to think creatively and communicate effectively with your teammates. Any questions before we get started?"
"Alright, let’s form our groups! You have eight minutes to work on your projects. Remember to share ideas, delegate tasks, and most importantly, have fun!
I’ll be walking around to see your progress and to provide help when needed. Go ahead, start building and let your creativity flow!"
"You have about three minutes left in your project time! While you continue building, please make sure to fill out your printable cards.
On these cards, describe your design process. Think about questions like: What was your initial idea? How did the team collaborate? Did you face any challenges, and how did you overcome them? This documentation is important as it helps you reflect on your teamwork and creativity."
"Time's up, everyone! Please stop your work and gather your materials. I’ll be coming around to either collect your printable cards or randomly check them to see how engaged each of you was during the project.
Remember, this is without any formal presentations—just a chance for me to understand what you’ve learned. I’ll record any observations during my checks. Thank you for your hard work today!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are Pix Brix Blocks and what can you create with them? | |
| How do Pix Brix Blocks contribute to STEM and STEAM projects? | |
| Describe the process you used to design your project with Pix Brix Blocks. | |
| What role did each team member play in the project? | |
| What challenges did you face during the project and how did you overcome them? | |
| How did your team communicate effectively while working on the project? | |
| What was your initial idea when starting the project? | |
| In what ways did you express creativity while building with Pix Brix Blocks? | |
| What did you learn about teamwork from this activity? | |
| How do you feel about the experience of working with Pix Brix Blocks? |