Build a LEGO® Universe
This page is an excerpt of ideas used in the book Particle Physics Brick by Brick.
The outreach team at QMUL and myself developed an idea I had to use LEGO® to explain particle physics and the early history of the Universe. The resulting workshop ‘Build Your Own Universe’ proved a big hit with all ages both in schools and at public events such as the Big Bang Fair. Further workshops were then developed covering A-Level particle physics and GCSE radioactivity curricula.
Resources are free to download from the QMUL Physics Outreach site or below.
Selected media interest: LEGO® Education UK, Wired, The Brick Life
Build Your Own Universe
Fission and Fusion (GCSE)
Particle Physics (A-Level)
Also available: Lesson Plan and Powerpoint Presentation
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