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Our curriculum is available to individual educators and parents who are looking to run this program directly with a group of young learners. It is also available for larger institutions looking to license the program to distribute on a larger scale. Each unit focuses on roles essential to building a house, offering 45-60 minute modules with background information, lesson instructions, printables, activity guides, and supplemental resources.
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Unit 1
UNIT 1 ( 6 Modules)
Planning and designing a house
Learn the parts of a house, commonly used materials, and how to design a strong and sturdy home.
Trades: Architect, Engineer
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Unit 2
UNIT 2 (6 Modules)
Breaking ground: building the infrastructure
Construction begins! From breaking ground to construction site safety, learn how to build a sturdy frame for a house.
Trades: General Contractor, Excavator, Concrete Laborer, Framer
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Unit 3
UNIT 3 (6 Modules)
Setting up utilities: water, plumbing, and electricity
Learn why we need plumbing and electrical, and how they are installed within the walls.
Trades: Electrician, Plumber
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Unit 4
Unit 4 (5 Modules)
Protecting a house from the elements
Learn how walls, insulation, HVAC, and a roof help regulate temperature, provide comfort, and protect you from the weather.
Trades: Drywaller, Insulation, Roofer, HVAC
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Unit 5
Unit 5 (5 Modules)
Adding color, pattern, and texture
Discover how surfaces and finishes are made, and how they look and feel, from floors to walls to cabinets.
Trades: Cabinet Manufacturer, Finish Carpenter, Tiler, Painter
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Unit 6
Unit 6 (5 Modules)
Making your house a home
Learn about the creative choices you can make inside and outside of your home to make it feel personal.
Trades: Interior designer, Landscaper
Additional Resources
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Becoming a Tiler
Color and design your own tiles to create a unique pattern.
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Build a Community
Work together to build and light up the structures that make up a community.
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Design Your Dream Room
Tap into your inner designer! Create a miniature dream room in a shoe box.
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Frame Your Way To The Top
Ready, set, build! Construct the tallest structure you can using marshmallows and toothpicks, then put it to the test.
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Snacktivity
Design and build an edible house out of sweet treats.
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Meet the Architect
The designer behind every home
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Meet the Engineer
The problem solvers behind every building
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Meet the General Contractor
The leader behind every build
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Meet the Excavator
Digging the way for future homes
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Meet the Concrete Laborers
The foundation of homebuilding
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Meet the Framer
Building the skeleton of a home
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Meet the Electrician
Powering every home
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Meet the Plumber
Bringing running water home
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Meet the Drywaller
The finishing touch behind every home
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Meet the Insulation Installer
Keeping homes cozy in every season
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Meet the Roofer
Protecting homes from the top down
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Meet the HVAC Technician
The expert behind your home’s comfort