This lesson integrates Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet—a story about Tony Sarg and the creation of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons—with hands-on activities using LEGO kits, computer science (CS)/computational thinking (CT), and social studies (SS) standards.By integrating LEGO kits, computational thinking, and social studies, this lesson engages students in a hands-on exploration of history, engineering, and teamwork. It’s a fun, collaborative way to demonstrate the relevance of CS and SS in real-world applications!2nd-8th grade. Hands-on learning experience for beginners.
