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Student Links

 

Welcome to The Student Information Pages
We've compiled a list of interesting topics and subject related to construction.


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Elementary Student Links:

Kikki's Workshop Link opens in new window
This website has all those cool construction vehicles, bull dozers, cranes and earth movers.
http://www.kenkenkikki.jp/e_index2.html

Fact Monster Link opens in new window
See some of the most famous buildings and structures in the world. 
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0772711.html

 

 

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Architecture Links

4 2 Explore Architecture Link opens in new window
The term architecture can be used to mean several things, all related to buildings.
http://42explore.com/arch.htm

Beyond Blueprints Link opens in new window
A Kids Education Center for Careers in Design and Construction.

http://www.houseplansandmore.com/beyond-blueprints-a-kids-education-center-for-careers-in-design-and-construction.html

 

 

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Bridge Building Links

4 2 Explore Bridge Building Link opens in new window
Learn the basics of bridge building with this link.
http://42explore.com/bridge.htm

ABCD's Bridge Design Tips for Kids Link opens in new window
So, you've been given a project to design and construct a bridge that will hold the most weight for a given span. Now you are probably wondering where to start. What type of bridge is the strongest?
http://www.abcdpittsburgh.org/kids/kids.htm

 

 


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The Library of Congress Links

List of Historical Information Links on Architecture and Landscape Link opens in new window 
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/browse/ListSome.php?category=Architecture,+Landscape

 

 

 

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Building & Construction Links

PBS: Building Big Link opens in new window
Explore large structures and what it takes to build them with BUILDING BIG™, a five-part PBS television series and Web site from WGBH Boston.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig

4 2 Explore Construction Link opens in new window
Learn the basics of construction with this link.
http://42explore.com/construct.htm

 

 

 

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Careers in the Construction Industry Links

Construct My Future.com Link opens in new window
Thinking about a career in construction, then check this site out for information on working in the construction fields.
http://www.constructmyfuture.com

 

 

 

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How Stuff Works links

HowStuffWorks is the leading source of credible, unbiased, and easy-to-understand explanations of how the world actually works.

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Learn about sewer systems Link opens in new window
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Physics links

Physics.org - Physics Life Link opens in new window
This is a really nice interactive web page that follows the physics in daily life.
http://www.physics.org/Physics_Life/Web/physics_life/life.asp