Building the World's Largest LEGO Ferris Wheel

Building the World's Largest LEGO Ferris Wheel

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Science

1st - 6th Grade

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Tomas Kasparik, inspired by the London Eye, built the world's largest LEGO ferris wheel. The design process took months, but construction was completed in a couple of months. The ferris wheel, made of 40,000 parts, uses tension like a bicycle wheel to maintain stability. Tomas enjoys creating things that bring joy to children and has received amazed reactions from the public. Holding a Guinness World Record feels rewarding, and he advises others to start small to avoid overwhelming challenges. Tomas hints at future projects but keeps them secret for now.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What inspired Tomas Kasparik to build the world's largest LEGO ferris wheel?

The Eiffel Tower

The Great Wall of China

The Statue of Liberty

The London Eye

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many LEGO parts were used in the construction of the ferris wheel?

30,000 parts

20,000 parts

40,000 parts

10,000 parts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Tomas Kasparik's main motivation for building LEGO structures?

To break records

To win competitions

To bring joy to children

To sell them for profit

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common reaction from people who saw the LEGO ferris wheel?

Indifference

Disappointment

Amazement

Confusion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does Tomas give to aspiring builders?

Start with large projects

Focus on aesthetics

Begin with small projects

Use expensive materials