“In The Construction Zone” Module 12 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 12 Warm-Up: Demolition Often, construction work begins with demolition. In order to build a structure, something may need to be destroyed to make space for the new structure – like an old wall, house, or building. You will create a structure and a wrecking ball to demolish that structure! For more […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 12 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 12 Build a Cardboard City Build a miniature city using cardboard and tape! Think about what types of buildings your city needs and who lives there. What natural features, like lakes or mountains, will your city have? Add details with markers and crayons. For more instructions, please view the full write-up […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 11 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 11 Warm-Up: Architecture Scavenger Hunt Throughout history, around the world, humans have been building shelters. Over time, the shelters were built using new materials and the designs kept changing. Today, homes and buildings are made from many different types of materials and designs. Explore your home or take a walk (with […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 11 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 11 Balls and Ramps Experiment with gravity! Build ramps and test them out. What will roll down the ramp? What will get stuck? Figure out ways to make your toys roll fast or slow. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 11_ Balls and Ramps Movement Break – Urbanity […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 10 (Age 7-10)
Opening Video – Module 10 Warm-Up: Measuring Pick five objects in your home that you use everyday. Measure these items in inches or centimetres. For more instructions, please view the full write-up here: Module 10_Measuring Warm Up Straw Structure Challenges Engineers are people who work with others to find solutions to problems. In this activity, you […]
“In The Construction Zone” Module 10 (Age 4-6)
Opening Video – Module 10 Reflective Accessories A construction worker needs to be very visible when they are on the job! Sometimes they work at night or during bad weather. For this activity, you will make a reflective accessory, like a necklace or a hat, that you can wear as you do your Explore It projects and […]
