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Put AGC's Build Up! Program to Work for Your Students!
Expand The Horizons of Your Students Through Their Involvement In Build Up!
Build Up! is the first phase of the Construction Futures campaign, an initiative designed to enhance the image of the construction industry through coordinated educational and community service activities. While the Build Up! program is specifically aimed at fifth graders, over time the campaign will expand to include other educational initiatives and community based programs. Build Up! was developed to meet the following goals:
Restore a Sense of Pride for the Construction Industry ”Build Up! takes students on a journey of discovery with a Look at Their Futures. ”Build Up! looks into the future to reveal futuristic building challenges, such as mile-high buildings, and extra-long bridges, and provides students with important information about the exciting, rewarding, and diverse career opportunities the construction industry offers structures that make up their world. It teaches them basic principles of construction and guides them through hands-on activities. Captivate Students' Imaginations
Demonstrate How the Industry Contributes to Students' Quality of Life. ”Build Up! focuses on environmental challenges including land-use considerations and energy efficient buildings. Included in the Build Up! tool kit is a "Dear Family Letter" students will share with their parents on the vital role construction plays in everyone's life. Provide a Comprehensive Look into Today's Construction Industry.
Students will learn first-hand about the variety of work that takes place on a construction site by bringing them a behind-the-scenes look at the constructed world. Classroom projects also make students aware of hazards associated with construction sites and emphasize the importance of safety. Create a Positive Lasting Impression. ”Build Up! exposes children and their parents to the exciting world of construction, emphasizing the variety of career options available to them. Provide a Better Understanding of the Construction Industry ”Build Up! creates a future receptive audience who will be the builders, owners, architects, engineers, mayors and city council members for the towns and cities of tomorrow. |
"The Build Up! curriculum was very well received by the students and the activities were highly motivational. It gave them an excellent understanding of the skills required by those in the construction industry, as well as the career opportunities that are available." Sara Miller,
5th Grade Teacher, Washington, D. C., piloted Build Up! during 1997-98 school year |
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