Curated OER
Construction Project Accountant
The Project Accountant of a construction company talks about her responsibilities as a female working in construction. As a part of the National Association of Women in Construction, she also explains her duties within Magic Camp.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Build a Wall
In the video "Keep Out Cows," Curious George tries to build a wall to keep the cows from munching on a flowerbed. He uses newspapers attached to a clothesline, but will they be strong enough to keep Leslie Cow and her friends away?...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Zoom: Columns: Experimenting With Paper Cups
ZOOM video segment shows the cast experimenting to see if a several paper cups covered by a piece of cardboard can support the weight of a cast member. [3:03]
Other
Radical Jr.: I Want to Be a Construction Worker
This is Samantha and she wants to be a construction worker, can you imagine that? If she was a builder, she would wear all the stuff that keeps her safe on site. She would put up buildings and houses all over the city! [5:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How I Got My Job and Where I'm Going
Michael talks about his decision to start a small business and why he took on a second job as an equipment inspector for an auction house. [2:50]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What I Do and How Much I Make
Michael talks about starting his construction business for tiny houses and balancing a second job as an equipment inspector. [5:04]
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Straw House
Compare and contrast different materials that can be used to build a house. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out if you can use straw bales to build houses.