Construction Lapbook
Library List:
Sky
Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building by Deborah Hopkinson
Construction
Site (Who Works Here) by Lola M. Schaefer
Construction
Vehicles (How Machines Work) by Terry Jennings
Instructions for Folding Lapbooks
Careers in Construction - Describe the careers available in construction in this simple fold. (architect, engineer, etc.)
Parts of a Building - In this matchbook fold, define and label the different parts of a building. (substructure and superstructure)
Blueprints
- In this simple fold, explain what blueprints are.
Small
Blue Printer - Create your own blueprint.
Skyscraper
- In this shapebook, describe how skyscrapers are built.
How
Stuff Works - How Skyscrapers work - This article has several videos
and interactive features.
Construction Equipment - Label, color and describe the use of each piece of construction equipment.
Coloring Sheets
Cement
Truck
Construction
Worker
Dump Truck
Roller
Tools
Track Hoe