Our first ever super simple LEGO zip line was immediately a hit! Why not add to it! SO we came up with another idea using an actually pulley mechanism. This cool LEGO Zip Line Activity is a great STEM activity for kids of all ages to have fun with and learn something from. We love easy kid’s LEGO ideas.
LEGO ZIP LINE ACTIVITY FOR KIDS
Just a few simple materials are all you need to get started. STEM activities can be simple to do and set up at home! You can really make this LEGO zip line activity as easy or as complicated as you like depending on what you want to build and where you want to test it. This is an awesome sample from our newest LEGO book, The Unofficial Guide to Learning with LEGO
SUPPLIES:
Rope {clothesline}
Pulley Mechanism {also clothesline supply}
LEGO Bricks, Plates, Minifigures
TO MAKE:
Check out the photos below to see how we crafted this cool LEGO zip line activity. A floor, a roof, two side walls, and an attachment piece to add the pulley. However, this is a STEM challenge, so try designing your own too!
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We attached the rope to 2 fixed points in the house. I suppose you could try it outside but keep track of the pieces if you have a crash landing! Test out different angles with the rope to explore force and motion. Do different angles increase or decrease speed? Can you increase or decrease speed halfway through? Test out different designs to see which ones hold up better too! You can read more about the science of the zip line in our first post.
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Building this LEGO zip line is a perfect project for the kids that’s screen free. A great boredom buster for an inside day or a neat physics lesson for the classroom! Around here we look for cool hands-on ways to play and learn at the same time.
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A COOL LEGO ZIP LINE ACTIVITY KIDS WILL LOVE
Our LEGO zip line activity is just one of the many cool ideas you will find in our new book, The Unofficial Guide to Learning with LEGO! Over 100 inspiring, creative, unique, and educational activities for kids, caregivers, teachers, and parents! This is a kid tested, parent approved book where “Everything is Awesome”
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This is so adorable!