A fantastic way to get children interested in science is to show them the LEGO Large Hadron Collider. The LEGO Large Hadron Collider is an exact replica of the massive atom smasher that has captivated both the scientific community and the public.
The LEGO Large Hadron Collider was made by Sascha Mehlhase, a Danish post-doctoral physicist (with a thing for LEGO). The replica consists of 9,500 pieces and was built to a scale of 1:50. The project took several weekends to complete and cost Mehlhase $2,500. American children are lagging behind the world in terms of their science and math skills, so toys that teach science in a fun and interactive way could help American kids take to science at a young age.
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The LEGO Large Hadron Collider Makes Science Fun
Trend Themes
1. Science Education Toys - An increasing demand for science education toys that can teach science in a fun and interactive way.
2. Replica Toys - A trend towards creating exact replicas of real-world structures or objects as toys.
3. STEAM Education - A growing trend for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education to be incorporated into toys and games.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can create more educational and engaging toys that promote STEAM education.
2. Education and Training - Schools and educational organizations can use toys that promote STEAM education to teach science in an interactive way.
3. Stem-focused Retailers - STEM-focused retailers can sell more educational science toys, like the LEGO Large Hadron Collider, to children interested in science.