Invention Camp Day 1: LEGO Walkers
During our first day of Invention Camp, campers built simple LEGO walkers from instructions, studied how the mechanisms converted rotation into movement, and then used that understanding to invent their own versions. The instructional build created a common starting point, while the redesign required each team to make, test, and revise a mechanical claim.
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