Through hands-on, constructive play, participants explore how things are designed, built, and tested in the real world. 

While this unit may look like play, children are actively developing an understanding of balance, weight, gravity, patterns, and planning as they design, build, test, and refine their ideas. Collaboration, problem-solving, and persistence are central to the experience.

Age: 7+

Time: 45 minutes

Requirements: 

What they will do: 

• Interpret simple building plans and work together to construct structures
• Use real tools such as spirit levels and tape measures
• Test stability, balance, and strength — adjusting designs as needed
• Manage materials and resources while solving construction challenges
• Explore real-world systems through interactive build stations, including:
  • Electrical wall: safely install wiring into a cavity to operate lights and switches
  • Plumbing wall: connect and fit PVC piping to create working systems
• Take ownership of their builds, making decisions and refining solutions

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