Construction Worker: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Bricks have been used to build homes and schools for thousands of years, and many old brick walls are still standing today!
Through history
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Long ago
People long ago built homes from mud, stone, and wood. Construction workers learned to make stronger buildings over time, with better tools and ideas.
Tools of the trade
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Measuring Tape
A measuring tape helps construction workers check how long, wide, or tall something should be, so every piece fits just right.
A day in the job
- 7:00 AMThe team gathers and looks at the building plans. They talk about what needs to be built today and who will do each job.
- LunchtimeEveryone takes a break to eat and rest their arms and legs. Then they get back to work, building one step at a time.
Words to know
- Frame
- A frame is the strong structure inside a building, made of wooden or metal pieces. It holds everything up, like the bones in your body.
Quiz time
Construction workers only build buildings. They never fix roads or roofs.
Construction workers often work together as a team on the same building.