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Do you enjoy creating with lego? Here’s an opportunity to do just that without having to spread blocks out all over the floor. In fact, your computer will keep all the different types and colours of blocks neatly organized for you. The computer will also carefully store your creations, at all stages of development. You can even save earlier versions of your lego art in case you want to go back and build on an earlier foundation. This program has the potential to constructively engage kids of all ages–from 6 to 106. I’ve listed this amazing program on my “Cool Stuff” page, but it would also belong on “Content and Curriculum”.

BlockCAD (downloadable program) BlockCAD is a free onscreen lego program where you can build and save lego creations on your computer. This program is sophisticated and attractive. There is a tremendous variety of lego blocks to choose from, so the options for creative art and problem solving are virtually unlimited. In addition to the potential for fun, this program might be used in a wide variety of ways–perhaps to investigate concepts in science, to illustrate social studies projects, or to explore three dimensional graphic design. Download the program, as well as additional resources at Anders’ Corner of the Web . You’ll also find a gallery of virtual creations built by others. It can be a bit challenging to learn how to work the program, but some online help is available. For those who persevere, the journey is well worthwhile!

This program runs in Windows.