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At the construction site, the children have observed how footers are dug and rebar is placed vertically in the concrete footers to provide strength to the concrete that is poured into the wooden forms.
"The Powerful Crystal Stick of Egypt" |
Does this remind anyone of Stonehenge? |
Erika contemplates her next move as Steven goes to get the blue shovel he needs to finish the ‘special machines.’ |
Everyone has a job to do; much conversation and consulting occurs during construction. |
Anna works on the part of the machine that turns it on and off |
School of Education, Health & Human Performance construction site was used as inspiration |
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While on any given day, there would certainly be sand toys strewn about, these have been purposefully located in the ‘fuel depot.” (The machine needs fuel to operate) |
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Two special seats are needed for the operators of the machine. |
Digging, measuring, tamping, smoothing, and shaping are all activities that require the development of a variety of motor and cognitive skills. |
This is not just a pile of tennis balls – these are the ‘fireballs’ that have been strategically placed very carefully to be ready for use. |
Everyone had ideas and took responsibility for different aspects of the project, coming together periodically to make decisions and review the progress of the structure. |
This was hard work! We are really tired and we are done working…. |
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