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How were LEGO bricks invented?

From Mystery Doug

How were LEGO bricks invented?
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Summary

Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How were LEGO bricks invented?" -- and follows the clues. A Danish company invented LEGO bricks and perfected a stud-and-tube design so the pieces click together and hold. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.

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Discussion

Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How were LEGO bricks invented?"

  1. What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
  2. What surprised you most about LEGO, or what did you already know?
  3. What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?

Quick work-a-long

Words to know: LEGO, brick, invent.

Try it: Explain the answer to "How were LEGO bricks invented?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.