LEGO Landmark Challenges (FREE Printable)

Even if you can’t travel the world, it doesn’t mean you can’t build the world with LEGO! These free, printable LEGO landmark challenges are the perfect way to add geography to lesson plans. Also included are virtual tour links and fun facts for each of the 12 landmarks. You decide where to go first! Maybe the kids will even invent their own LEGO landmarks!

Why LEGO for STEM Activities?

Let’s first start with STEM! STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math. For example, a good STEM project will intertwine two or more learning areas to complete the project, such as math and engineering. You might need to measure the exact height or width of an area where you are designing something.

STEM projects often focus on solving problems and can be based on real-world applications. Almost every good science or engineering project is a STEM activity because you have to pull from different resources to complete it. Results happen when many different factors fall into place.

Technology and math are also essential to work in the STEM framework, whether through research or measurements. For instance, kids can hop online and check out real-world models to base their designs on or help brainstorm. Tech also includes tools! Think about your brick separator…

Likewise, It’s important that kids can navigate the technology and engineering portions of STEM needed for a successful future. Most importantly, It’s good to remember there’s so much more to STEM than building expensive robots or being on screens for hours.

LEGO is a fantastic tool for developing STEM skills, and it doesn’t just have to be about using Powered Up functions or Mindstorms! For example, good ole 2×2 and 2×4 bricks will do the trick for our younger engineers. These challenges make the stepping stones to more involved LEGO STEM projects later on!

LEGO Landmark Learning Ideas

For this set of LEGO landmark challenges, grab the map and locate each landmark first. Then decide where to go! Watch a virtual tour and get ready to build!

Locate each landmark on a map.
Watch a virtual video tour (some links are included in printable).
Learn more about each country or place the landmark is located, and write a list of quick facts. Are there any other important landmarks in the area?
Create a PowerPoint presentation of the landmark to share with family or teachers.
Create an art project for the landmark using a variety of mediums or techniques such as collage, watercolor, or mixed media.
Books! Find and read a book, fact, or fiction about the area. Write a book report to share.
Write a short story (creative piece) about the landmark and a character.
Try this paper Eiffel Tower, for recycled STEM

TIP: Pair this activity with our free printable famous landmark worksheets!

LEGO can easily fit into both your free time plans and educational plans seamlessly. Kids won’t even know how much they learn while exploring the world!

These LEGO challenge ideas go beyond the basic challenge cards because they offer a special task to complete, landmarks!

Famous Landmark Virtual Tours

These LEGO challenge cards each feature an important landmark from around the world to build! There are 12 landmarks to recreate in all.

You can also use the virtual tour links provided to take a trip to each landmark for inspiration.

My son and I enjoyed watching these together. He’s exploring Egypt these days!

Printable LEGO Landmark STEM Cards

Download and print the LEGO landmark challenges below.

How to Get Started with LEGO Challenge Cards

Whether you have a large collection of LEGO or a modest one, we try not to use many fancy pieces so that anyone can try these LEGO ideas!

Discovering how to use the LEGO pieces you already have to make something cool is a great skill for young kids to learn early on. To sum it up, you don’t always need more of something. Instead, use your imagination and work with what you already have!

Here are a few tips:

Don’t have enough of one color? Use another!
Have a fun piece you can use instead? Go ahead!
Want to take the challenge to another level? Make up your additions!
This Classic LEGO set is perfect if you need to add pieces to your collection. Another classic set at a good price is this one right now. Check Walmart for deals often, prices can change quickly on LEGO.