Amazing Engineers: LEGO Chicken Coop Challenge

Second-grade students took on an “egg-citing” challenge to demonstrate their modeling skills by designing and building innovative chicken coops with LEGOs. To prepare for the project, students observed a real chicken coop and discussed its essential components. Collaborating in teams, they constructed coops that featured crucial elements such as shelter, food, water, space for roaming, and nesting areas for egg-laying. This engaging, hands-on activity not only encouraged teamwork and problem-solving but also helped students think critically about the needs of chickens. The project concluded with students refining their public speaking skills as they presented their completed coops to the class. We ended this unit with a visit to the chicken coop. You can click this link to get a glimpse into the science lab and chicken coop.