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BrickLAB Core

Price: 1,195 USD

Grade Level:Ultimate Set (1-6)

Ultimate Set (1-6)

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

5th Grade

6th Grade

Program:Complete Program (Bricks + Curriculum)

Complete Program (Bricks + Curriculum)

Curriculum Print & Digital

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Make Learning Fun with Experiential Learning!

BrickLAB Core (formerly BrickLAB Classroom) seamlessly melds dynamic learning experiences with a multi-subject approach to STEAM enrichment. With reusable K-6 curriculum sets developed specifically to fit the needs of a wide range of learners and grade-specific standards, each kit includes three, one-hour lessons in Science, Math, Social Studies and the Language Arts for over 12 hours of hands-on engagement. Each unit hinges on collaborative learning as students put their creative thinking and problem-solving skills to the test. Expand new concepts, build upon existing knowledge and explore the secrets of STEM with BrickLAB Core.

BrickLAB Core utilizes the PCS Edventures' signature BrickLAB Brick, a STEM manipulative specifically designed to provide students of all ages with a platform for creative and innovative thinking. By marrying these bricks with an easy-to-follow curriculum, learners move through fast-paced activities as they engage in teamwork, critical thinking and creativity.

Each BrickLAB Core set comes with enough materials to keep up to 30 students engaged in exciting, diverse investigations of everything from habitats and spatial relationships to map building and storytelling. Through an experiential approach to STEM enrichment, inspiration from the Madeline Hunter Lesson Model and grade-specific alignment to national learning standards, BrickLAB Core reinforces knowledge through iterative discovery and turn-key engagement. Whether you’re incorporating the easy-to-follow modules or integrating the materials into existing semester plans, out-of-the-box, this kit is ready to put STEM directly into your learners’ hands.

Grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+ per grade level

Subject Targets:

Physical Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Math Connections, English Language Arts Connections, Social Studies / History Connections

Reusability and Expansion:

100% Reusable: BrickLAB bricks are 100% reusable. Just clean and reuse again and again.
BrickLAB Program Expansion: Already have PCS Edventures BrickLAB bricks? You can easily expand your program by adding new BrickLAB curriculum titles.

Settings & Tech Requirements

Recommended Settings:

Classrooms

Tech Requirements:

None

Curriculum Topics

Each Activity Includes:

Intro Discussion & Activity
Step-By-Step Build Instructions
Independent Practice
Closing Discussion

Curriculum Topics:

Grade 1

Science:

Habitat
Light & Shadow
Seasons

Math:

Measuring with Bricks
Estimation
Spacial Relations

Social Studies:

Building a Community
Families
Maps

Literacy:

Snowman Rhyme
Bricktionary
Cupcake

Grade 2

Science:

Brick Flinger
Heat Absorption
Life Cycle of a Flower

Math:

Communicative Properties
More, Less or Equivalent
Neighborhood Datagraph

Social Studies:

Community Learners
Home, Near and Far
Your Neighborhood

Literacy:

Story Graph
Listen and Build
Punctuation Marks

Grade 3

Science:

Lifecycle of a Butterfly
Masters of Camouflage
Single Cell Organism

Math:

Combinations
Math Maze
Regrouping

Social Studies:

Factories Past and Present
Fire Station
Our Great Community

Literacy:

Storymapping
Descriptive Writing
Figurative Writing

Grade 4

Science:

Sources of Energy
Simple Machines
Solar System

Math:

Which is Heavier?
Lines and Angles
Polygons

Social Studies:

Flat State
Geographic Features
The Bartering System

Literacy:

Moral of the Story
Parts of a Speech
Persuasive Paragraph

Grade 5

Science:

Plate Techtonics
Habitats and Ecosystems
Earth's Core

Math:

Perimeter and Area
Graphing
Fractions

Social Studies:

Topographic Maps
Civil War Ships
Exploration

Literacy:

Cause and Effect
Language Patterns
Sentence Types

Grade 6

Science:

Earth's Gravity
Coefficient of Friction
Center of Gravity

Math:

Fractions
Story Problems
Volume

Social Studies:

Aqueduct
Resources
Lost Cities

Literacy:

Expository Writings
Genres
Plot Diagram

Professional Development

Product Orientation:

Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
Additional training available for purchase

Materials

Complete Program Includes:

BrickLAB Core comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

Instructor Guide: 1 per grade level
Storage Tub: 2
BrickLAB Bricks: 6500+
Brick Separator: 1
Mesh Bag (for cleaning bricks): 1
Access to the Digital Resource Portal

Standards & Alignment

The BrickLAB Core set was developed by PCS Edventures to bring core subjects to life for students, and to help teachers improve test scores. It is aligned with standards set by the following education associations: International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA), National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE).

The standards laid out by the ITEEA are concerned with technological literacy including how students develop an understanding of what technology is, how it affects the environment, its impact on the human
race and the wide array of technologies used in industries today. In a technologically reliant society, the ITEEA stresses 21st Century understanding of the evolution of technology and how it has the ability to shape the future.

The NCTM is a devoted association which developed one of the first rigorous sets of standards which emphasizes college and career readiness in the 21st Century. The group realizes the effectiveness of a program is heavily reliant upon careful organization when assessing and teaching students mathematics, and has therefore set forth good practices for teachers, administrators and parents to create a powerful mathematics education.

Focusing on the ten themes of social studies, the NCSS standards have laid out standards to support and teach these themes, which include: 1) culture; 2) time, continuity and change; 3) people, places and environments; 4) individual development and identity; 5) individuals, groups and institutions; 6) power, authority and governance; 7) production, distribution and consumption; 8) science, technology and society; 9) global connections; and 10) civic ideals and practices. The NCSS highlights the importance of what they call “civic competence” and how to instill it in future generations.

Finally, the NCTE has developed a series of Guiding Visions in addition to their list of standards which help all students have the opportunity and resources to develop adequate language skills to be successful in life. The association believes that literacy growth begins before children start school and should be diversified with a mixture of activities beyond reading and writing. Their standards are meant to facilitate innovation and creativity which are essential to teaching and learning Language Arts.

As evident, the standards used to develop BrickLAB Core are extensive and subject diverse. It is one of the most sophisticated and versatile educational tools which can be utilized at the elementary and middle school levels.

About the Author

PCS Edventures Development Team:

PCS Edventures programs are crafted by educators, for educators. Our development team includes educators, curriculum specialists, writers and artists from all backgrounds. Together, we create programs that close learning gaps, promote equity, meet educational standards, support social-emotional learning, explore real-world careers and instill a life-long love of STEM in learners worldwide!

With decades of combined experience in classrooms, summer camps, after-school programs and so much more, your learning environment is in great hands.

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