"Concrete Kits for Kids," is Lesson 14 of a
"Construction Science Education Kit (CSEK), which is
presented to each teacher who participates in the
program. The CSEK is a complete program, in which
students learn about paper, clay, wood and concrete
materials.
Since learning about the "Kits for Kids," program in
1992, the Ohio Ready Mixed Concrete Association (ORMCA)
along with the Concrete Futures members have presented
the program to approximately 1,600 students ranging in
ages 3 to 13 years. The group sizes have varied from 10
to 120.
The Kits for Kids program is conducted by Ohio Ready
Mixed
Concrete Association (ORMCA) staff with support
from the Concrete Futures' Members in schools throughout
the state of Ohio. The program is intended to
familiarize children with concrete, in two sessions.
During the first session, which lasts about two hours,
the children are told about concrete and the concrete
industry in Ohio, and shown the video, "Concrete In
Ohio's History." Then, with teacher supervision, and
assistance by ORMCA representatives, each child mixes
two small batches of concrete having different
ingredients from their own kits, and casts two small
concrete boats. The boats are put in a safe place
in the classroom where they will be allowed to harden
for about a week.
During the second session, the children are given
an opportunity to put both of their boats in a container
of water to see if it sinks or floats. The session
is concluded with a discussion of their observations.
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Concrete Kits for Kids Program
