(G1-2) LEGO SPIKE Essential-I
LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Essential is the cross-curricular STEAM solution for elementary education. SPIKE Essential engages students in hands-on investigation of STEAM concepts while contributing to literacy, math, and social-emotional development. By using everyday themes and relatable Minifigures, students with different personalities are encouraged to solve problems through storytelling. SPIKE Essential includes 10 units that focus on national standards for both lower (G1-3) and upper elementary grades (G3-5).
Boat Trip
Maria and Sofie are going on a boat trip! How will they get their boat into the water?
Underwater Quest
Maria is curious to explore life below the sea. How can she get the submarine in and out of the water?
Musical Vibration
Maria plays piano. She wants to make more music. Can you build her something to play on?
The Fast Lane
Help Leo enter the amusement park with the Fast Lane!
Twirling Teacups
Round and round! Sofie and Leo are excited to try this new spinning ride today.
Habitats
Leo wants to make some shade on a sunny day. What materials should he use? Help him find out.
Classify and Choose Materials
Daniel got some chickens. Help him build a chicken coop where they’ll be safe and comfortable.
Solving Problems When Environments Change
Sofie learned that people will put a building in the wetland near her home.
Arctic Ride
Leo is going on an Arctic adventure to see polar bears. How can he use his snowmobile to get there?
Treehouse Camp
Sofie is looking forward to seeing the moon from her treehouse! How can she open the treehouse roof for a great view of the sky?
Transparency
Leo wants to make some shade on a sunny day. What materials should he use? Help him find out.
Classic Carousel
Create a new spinning ride for Sofie to try!
The Spinning Ferris Wheel
The team wants to ride the Ferris Wheel together. How can you help them?
Pollination
Maria saw bees on the flowers of her apple tree. She wonders what they’re doing. Can you help her learn?
Protection from Wind
It blew a lot of the soil away. What could happen to the animals in the park? Can you help the team protect the soil?
Animal Behavior
Maria sees that African buffalo live in large herds. She wonders why they live in groups rather than on their own.
Cave Car
Daniel wonders what lives inside a dark cave. What do you think is hiding in the dark?
The Great Desert Adventure
It’s time for another great adventure. Help the team reach the pyramids!
Communicate with Light and Sound
Daniel lives across the street from Sofie. What can he build to send messages to her?
The Perfect Swing
Maria doesn’t want a ride that goes too fast. Do you think the swing will be a perfect fit?
The Most Amazing Amusement Park
It’s time to create your very own amusement park ride!
Habitats
Sofie learned about the places giraffes live. She wonders about the other animals that live there. What about other places? Can you help her learn?
Preparing for the Weather
Daniel learned that strong storms can damage pet houses. Help him design a pet house that keeps animals safe even in storms.
Animals in Their Habitats
Sofie, Daniel, Maria, and Leo visit a desert. They wonder how the animals and plants survive where it is so dry.
Animal Alarm
Leo doesn't want to miss any of the animals walking by his campsite while he's asleep. How can his animal alarm help him?
Illumination
Sofie thinks something is under her bed. Can you help her see it?
Using Ideas from Nature
Daniel, Sofie, Leo, and Maria learned that some lightbulbs were made using ideas from how fireflies make light.
Snack Stand
Oh, no! Daniel dropped his snack. Help him get a new one from the snack stand.
Remix the Ride
It's time to help get an unfinished ride ready for the amusement park!
Redesigning to Make New Objects
Leo wants to make something for his dog to eat. Help him build the tools he needs in the kitchen.
Life Cycles
Leo learned that tadpoles are baby frogs. He wonders how other animals and plants change as they grow.