LEGO® Reproducibility Activity

Get together in teams, build a LEGO® structure, and document the process—fun and interactive icebreaker activity to introduce the concept of reproducibility.
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Description

This interactive activity requires participants to build a structure using LEGO®. The challenging part comes when documenting the process so others can replicate what you made. This activity is a great icebreaker to get everyone talking about the importance of clear documentation for reproducible workflows.

Prerequisites

• None

Learning Goal

• Illustrate elements of good reproducibility through the medium of LEGO®
• Discuss what is needed and what is not needed for good reproducibility

Duration

1 hour

In person only