Lego Challenge 3 - Old Testament

This next challenge is a scene from the Old Testament.  There are so many stories to choose from.  The rules are simple, make a scene out of Legos.

Need some inspiration or information?

Check out these books and videos:
Kings and Carpenters, One Hundred Bible Land Jobs You Might Have Panned or Praised
Prince of Egypt

Check out these websites:
Bible Gateway




When you are done, snap a picture of your creation and share using our linky below.



Welcome to the Lego Challenge!  Link up photos of your Stonehenge lego creations.  I look forward to seeing all the great work.

Lego Challenge 2 - Pyramids

The second challenge is Pyramids.  The rules are simple, build a Pyramid out of Legos.  It can be as we see it today or as it might have looked thousands of years ago. 

Need some inspiration or information?

Check out these books:

You Wouldn't Want to be Pyramid Builder

Pyramid by David Macaulay

Check out these websites:

Smithsonian, has a great list of books and websites. 

The British Museum 

When you are done, snap a picture of your creation and share using our linky below.

An InLinkz Link-up

Lego Challenge 1 - Stonehenge

Welcome Lego lovers to this brand new feature on the History Magpie!  Every Friday at noon (eastern time), for the whole year of 2015 you will find a history centered Lego building challenge. The challenges will run chronologically, more or less, through the year. After you complete your fabulous creation link up so others can enjoy. Happy Building

The first challenge is Stonehenge.  The rules are simple, build Stonehenge out of Legos.  It can be as we see it today or as it might have looked thousands of years ago.  You can build just the stone circle or more of the building complex that archaeologists are still discovering.

Need some inspiration or information?

Check out this book:
 If Stones Could Speak by Marc Aronson 

Check out these websites:
English Heritage Website 

What Lies Beneath Stonehenge - an article by the Smithsonian Magazine 

History.com 

When you are done, snap a picture of your creation and share using our linky below.

An InLinkz Link-up