Getting Smart Podcast Dr. Bo Stjerne Thomsen on The Future of LEGO Education
Jan 17, 2025
Bo Stjerne Thomsen, Head of LEGO Education and champion of innovative curricula, discusses LEGO's exciting new K-8 science program. He highlights how these hands-on kits make science fun and accessible, igniting curiosity through play-based learning. The curriculum fosters critical thinking and collaboration, especially in small classrooms. Thomsen also explores the importance of affordable resources in reshaping educational landscapes, ensuring every child experiences the joy of discovery while aligning with national science standards.
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LEGO Education's History and Focus
- LEGO Education is a dedicated business unit within the LEGO Group, existing for almost 50 years.
- It focuses on creating hands-on, playful learning experiences specifically for educational settings, aligning with educational outcomes and standards.
LEGO Education Science and Student Engagement
- LEGO Education Science aims to address the issue of many students feeling science isn't for them.
- It offers an inquiry-based, hands-on learning product aligned with NGSS standards, fostering a positive association with science.
LEGO Education Science Product Details
- The new LEGO Education Science product comes in boxes designed for groups of four students, with separate boxes for K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
- Each box includes hands-on materials, technologies, and 120 lessons aligned to science standards, along with an online platform for educators.