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Building a House: Laying a Foundation

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Third graders examine how a house is staked when preparing to build while they discover what the foundation is made of. They study how the foundation is poured and that the plumbing is included. They identify the workers and tools used in this process.

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the labor force

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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Career & Technical Education
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