LEGO-Based Physics Lab : The Potential of LEGO Bricks for Modeling in Physics

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Donaire Gonzalez, David. (2024). LEGO-Based Physics Lab : The Potential of LEGO Bricks for Modeling in Physics. The Physics Teacher. 62(6), pp. 435-439. https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0146220
AuthorsDonaire Gonzalez, David
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In this article, I show the potential of LEGO bricks for modeling in physics, particularly focusing on phenomena typically covered in introductory laboratory courses. I illustrate how LEGO bricks can be used to represent parabolic trajectories, free-body diagrams (FBDs), and oscillation graphs. Additionally, I demonstrate how LEGO bricks can be used to design and assemble various experimental setups, with a special emphasis on modeling the modified Atwood machine and two spring-coupled masses. Furthermore, I demonstrate how to use LEGO bricks to map the electric potential of two-point charges for modeling equipotential curves in conjunction with their 3D representation. These demonstrative examples can be applied to several topics covered in university-level physics laboratory courses, such as kinematics, mechanics, and electromagnetism. By doing so, LEGO bricks can effectively support inquiry-based learning and multiple representations, thus reinforcing students’ comprehension of physics concepts while fostering their modeling abilities, creativity, and motivation in the subject.

KeywordsLEGO; Teaching; physics; modeling
Year01 Jan 2024
JournalThe Physics Teacher
Journal citation62 (6), pp. 435-439
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics
ISSN0031-921X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1119/5.0146220
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Braun, Lindsay M., Rodríguez, Daniel A., Cole-Hunter, Tom, Ambros, Albert, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Jerrett, Michael, Mendez, Michelle A., Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J. and de Nazelle, Audrey. (2016). Short-term planning and policy interventions to promote cycling in urban centers: Findings from a commute mode choice analysis in Barcelona, Spain. Transportation Research Part A. 89, pp. 164 - 183. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2016.05.007
Inspiratory capacity-to-total lung capacity ratio and dyspnoea predict exercise capacity decline in COPD
Ramon, Maria A., Ferrer, Jaume, Gimeno-Santos, Elena, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Rodríguez, Esther, Balcells, Eva, de Batlle, Jordi, Benet, Marta, Guerra, Stefano, Sauleda, Jaume, Ferrer, Antoni, Farrero, Eva, Gea, Joaquim, Barberà, Joan A., Agustí, Àlvar, Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert, Antó, Josep M. and Garcia-Aymerich, Judith. (2016). Inspiratory capacity-to-total lung capacity ratio and dyspnoea predict exercise capacity decline in COPD. Respirology. 21(3), pp. 476 - 482. https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.12723
Characterisation and prognosis of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients at their first hospitalisation
Balcells, Eva, Gimeno-Santos, Elena, de Batlle, Jordi, Ramon, Maria Antonia, Rodríguez, Esther, Benet, Marta, Farrero, Eva, Ferrer, Antoni, Guerra, Stefano, Ferrer, Jaume, Sauleda, Jaume, Barberà, Joan A., Agustí, Àlvar, Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert, Gea, Joaquim, Antó, Josep M., Garcia-Aymerich, Judith, the, P. A. C. Copd Study Group and Donaire Gonzalez, David. (2015). Characterisation and prognosis of undiagnosed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients at their first hospitalisation. BMC Pulmonary Medicine. 15(1), p. Article 4. https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2466-15-4
The added benefit of bicycle commuting on the regular amount of physical activity performed
Donaire-Gonzalez, David, de Nazelle, Audrey, Cole-Hunter, Tom, Curto, Ariadna, Rodríguez, Daniel A., Mendez, Michelle A., Garcia-Aymerich, Judith, Basagaña, Xavier, Ambros, Albert, Jerrett, Michael and Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J.. (2015). The added benefit of bicycle commuting on the regular amount of physical activity performed. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 49(6), pp. 842 - 849. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2015.03.036
Objective correlates and determinants of bicycle commuting propensity in an urban environment
Cole-Hunter, Tom, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Curto, A., Ambros, Albert, Valentín, Antònia, Garcia-Aymerich, J., Martínez, David, Braun, Lindsay M., Mendez, Michelle, Jerrett, Michael, Rodríguez, Daniel A., de Nazelle, Audrey and Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J.. (2015). Objective correlates and determinants of bicycle commuting propensity in an urban environment. Transportation Research Part D. 40, pp. 132 - 143. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2015.07.004
Benefits of physical activity on COPD hospitalisation depend on intensity
Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Gimeno-Santos, Elena, Balcells, Eva, De Batlle, Jordi, Ramon, Maria A., Rodriguez, Esther, Farrero, Eva, Benet, Marta, Guerra, Stefano, Sauleda, Jaume, Ferrer, Antoni, Barberà, Joan A., Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert, Gea, Joaquim, Agusti, Alvar, Antó, Josep M., Garcia-Aymerich, Judith, PAC-COPD Study Group, , Ferrer, Jaume and PAC-COPD Study Group. (2015). Benefits of physical activity on COPD hospitalisation depend on intensity. European Respiratory Journal. 46(5), pp. 1281 - 1289. https://doi.org/10.1183/13993003.01699-2014
Positive health effects of the natural outdoor environment in typical populations in different regions in Europe (PHENOTYPE): A study programme protocol
Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J., Kruize, Hanneke, Gidlow, Christopher, Andrusaityte, Sandra, Antó, Josep M., Basagaña, Xavier, Cirach, Marta, Dadvand, Payam, Danileviciute, Asta, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Garcia, Judith, Jerrett, Michael, Jones, Marc V., Julvez, Jordi, van Kempen, Elise, van Kamp, Irene, Maas, Jolanda, Seto, Edmund, Smith, Graham, ... Gražulevičienė, Regina. (2014). Positive health effects of the natural outdoor environment in typical populations in different regions in Europe (PHENOTYPE): A study programme protocol. BMJ Open. 4(4), pp. 1 - 11. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2014-004951
Lifetime occupational exposure to dusts, gases and fumes is associated with bronchitis symptoms and higher diffusion capacity in COPD patients
Rodríguez, Esther, Ferrer, Jaume, Zock, Jan-Paul, Serra, Ignasi, Antó, Josep M., De Batlle, Jordi, Kromhout, Hans, Vermeulen, Roel, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Benet, Marta, Balcells, Eva, Monso, Eduard, Gayete, Angel, Garcia-Aymerich, J., Guerra, Stefano, Gea, Joaquim, Orozco-Levi, Mauricio, Vollmer, Ivan, Barberà, Joan A., ... Belda, José. (2014). Lifetime occupational exposure to dusts, gases and fumes is associated with bronchitis symptoms and higher diffusion capacity in COPD patients. PLoS ONE. 9(2), pp. 1 - 7. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0088426
Using personal sensors to assess the exposome and acute health effects
Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J., Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Foraster, Maria, Martínez, David and Cisneros, Andres. (2014). Using personal sensors to assess the exposome and acute health effects. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 11(8), pp. 7805 - 7819. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph110807805
Physical activity in COPD patients : Patterns and bouts
Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Gimeno-Santos, Elena, Balcells, Eva, Rodríguez, Diego A., Farrero, Eva, de Batlle, Jordi, Benet, Marta, Ferrer, Antoni, Barberà, Joan A., Gea, Joaquim, Rodriguez-Roisin, Robert, Antó, Josep M. and Garcia-Aymerich, Judith. (2013). Physical activity in COPD patients : Patterns and bouts. European Respiratory Journal. 42(4), pp. 993-1002. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00101512
Comparison of physical activity measures using mobile phone-based calfit and actigraph
Donaire-Gonzalez, David, de Nazelle, Audrey, Seto, Edmund, Mendez, Michelle, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J. and Jerrett, Michael. (2013). Comparison of physical activity measures using mobile phone-based calfit and actigraph. Journal of Medical Internet Research. 15(6), p. e111. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.2470
Improving estimates of air pollution exposure through ubiquitous sensing technologies
de Nazelle, Audrey, Seto, Edmund, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Mendez, Michelle, Matamala, Jaume, Nieuwenhuijsen, Mark J. and Jerrett, Michael. (2013). Improving estimates of air pollution exposure through ubiquitous sensing technologies. Environmental Pollution. 176, pp. 92 - 99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2012.12.032
Effect of bronchial colonisation on airway and systemic inflammation in stable COPD
Marin, Alicia, Garcia-Aymerich, Judith, Sauleda, Jaume, Belda, Jose, Millares, Laura, García-Núñez, Marian, Serra, Ignasi, Benet, Marta, Agustí, Alvar, Antó, Josep M., Monsó, Eduard, PAC-COPD Study Group and Donaire-Gonzalez, David. (2012). Effect of bronchial colonisation on airway and systemic inflammation in stable COPD. COPD. 9(2), pp. 121-130. https://doi.org/10.3109/15412555.2011.636407
Cured meat consumption increases risk of readmission in COPD patients
Jordi de Batlle, Mendez, Michelle, Romieu, Isabelle, Balcells, Eva, Benet, Marta, Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Ferrer, Jaume J., Orozco-Levi, Mauricio, Antó, Josep M., Garcia-Aymerich, Judith and PAC-COPD Study Group. (2012). Cured meat consumption increases risk of readmission in COPD patients. European Respiratory Journal. 40(3), pp. 555-560. https://doi.org/10.1183/09031936.00116911
Specific IgA and metalloproteinase activity in bronchial secretions from stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients colonized by Haemophilus influenzae
Millares, Laura, Marin, Alicia, Garcia-Aymerich, J., Sauleda, Jaume, Belda, José, Monso, Eduard, Antó, Josep M., Benet, Marta, De Batlle, Jordi, Serra, Ignasi, Donaire Gonzalez, David, Guerra, Stefano, Gea, Joaquim, Balcells, Eva, Gayete, ADavidngel, Orozco-Levi, Mauricio, Vollmer, Ivan, Barberà, Joan A., Gomez, Federico P., ... Pallissa, Esther. (2012). Specific IgA and metalloproteinase activity in bronchial secretions from stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients colonized by Haemophilus influenzae. Respiratory Research. 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1465-9921-13-113
Validation of the Yale Physical Activity Survey in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients
Donaire-Gonzalez, David, Gimeno-Santos, Elena, Serra, Ignasi, Roca, Josep, Balcells, Eva, Rodríguez, Esther, Farrero, Eva, Antó, Josep M. and Garcia-Aymerich, Judith. (2011). Validation of the Yale Physical Activity Survey in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients. Archivos de Bronconeumología. 47(11), pp. 552-560.