LEGO Education has announced its new learning solution, LEGO Education Science, to help educators bring hands-on science learning to more students.
Designed to boost engagement, LEGO Education Science features 120+ engaging, standards-aligned science lessons and ready-to-use class presentations that bring science to life for teachers and students (KS1/2 or ages 5-11+).
Critical thinking skills and an understanding of science concepts and practices are increasingly needed for the future. Yet, the State of Classroom Engagement Report: Science Edition, a survey commissioned by LEGO Education, found that 45 percent of students who listed science as one of their “least favourite” subjects, described it as “too hard”, and 37 percent felt they were “bad at it.” Notably, 58 percent of these students were girls, highlighting the ongoing STEM gap.
These findings underscore the need to reimagine science class to be more inclusive for students and teachers. In addition to understanding scientific concepts, science learning also plays a crucial role in developing skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and creativity. Every student deserves to succeed in science, and, together with educators, LEGO Education wants to make that a reality.
“Science teaches us to ask curious questions to understand the world around us,” said Victor Saeijs, President of LEGO Education.
“If students think they’re not good at the subject or avoid it, we risk losing an entire generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
“We share your commitment as educators to excite and engage students with high-quality science education.”
With LEGO Education Science, teachers have everything they need to instantly engage students in scientific phenomena and spark student creativity and problem-solving through hands-on learning.
Each lesson starts with a big question to spark curiosity and invite inquiry, while also connecting scientific principles to the real world for deeper comprehension.
Students will explore multiple paths to a solution, ask key questions, and work with their peers. Kits are designed for use by up to four students together, with each student taking an active role in the lesson. This supports different learning abilities and develops collaboration and communication skills.
Hands-on learning makes learning more accessible for all students, yet only 55 percent of students globally get these experiences in science class, according to the report.
LEGO Education Science unlocks ‘aha’ moments for students, empowers teachers, and engages the whole classroom with hands-on, collaborative lessons. Over 3,000 students in over 100 classrooms tested the new learning solution throughout its development.
“One of the most powerful things we can do as educators is to instill a lifelong love of learning in our students,” said Andrew Sliwinski, Head of Product Experience at LEGO Education.
“LEGO Education Science supports educators across the world to bring science standards to life in a new way with ready-made lessons and high quality, reusable LEGO bricks and hardware. I can’t wait to see these learning experiences in the hands of students.”
LEGO Education Science will begin shipping in August 2025. To learn more and sign up for updates, visit: www.LEGOEducation.com/science.
About LEGO Education Science
· Includes 120+ lessons, teacher materials, and carefully selected LEGO bricks and hardware to enable hands-on learning
· Provides getting started materials, lessons, standards mapping, facilitation notes, and ready-to-teach class presentations through the online Teacher Portal
· Flexibility for teachers to select lessons based on grade bands (approximately 40 lessons per kit) or in the way that best supports their curriculum needs
· Designed for use by up to four students per kit for increased collaboration and engagement
· Available in three kits by grade band. In the U.S., it is recommended to purchase classroom bundles, but if purchased separately, the cost per kit is included below. In other markets, please contact your LEGO Education authorized reseller for complete pricing and availability.
o LEGO Education Science Kit K-2 ($329)
§ 277 LEGO bricks
§ 1 double motor
§ USB charging cable
§ Building instructions
o LEGO Education Science Kit 3-5 ($399)
§ 335 LEGO bricks
§ 1 double motor
§ 1 controller
§ 2 connection cards
§ USB charging cable
§ Building instructions
o LEGO Education Science Kit 6-8 ($499)
§ 424 LEGO bricks
§ 1 single motor
§ 1 double motor
§ 1 controller
§ 1 color sensor
§ 3 connection cards
§ USB charging cable
§ Building instructions
