Wee Steamers: Bulldozer
What machine has a powerful engine, a big blade, and runs on tracks? Did you say, “bulldozer”? Yes! Grab your hard hat and head out to the construction site with early childhood educator, Sheila Kerwin to learn about bulldozers and the important work they do. Rocks, rubble, tree stumps, sand, or snow— nothing can stop bulldozers from doing their job!
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CATEGORY:Engineering |
GRADE LEVEL:early childhood |
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Parts of a Bulldozer
Help your budding engineers identify the main parts of a bulldozer. Understanding the parts of this machine and how they function builds vocabulary, deepens understanding of part-whole relationships and, and the use of tools (technology and engineering). https://www.bigrentz.com/blog/bulldozer-types
Visit a Construction Site
Encourage students’ observational skills and expand their concept of area, pattern, and physical knowledge with a visit to a real construction site. Allow them to observe bulldozers pushing materials, digging, and moving. Write an experience story upon the return to school. Take before-and-after photos to document the sequence of events. https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/news/pupils-experience-work-construction-site
Dramatic Play with Bulldozers
Provide children with a collection of construction machines to offer direct experience in construction (engineering) and the use of machine tools (technology). Hands-on experience gives children an up-close idea of this important work, as active play is the avenue for understanding their surrounding world. https://toughtrucksforkids.com/blogs/ride-on-toys/a-closer-look-at-toy-construction-equipment-for-little-engineers
Dozer Dash Game
Give your children a chance to help the bulldozer reach the construction site in this engaging board game. Board games like this offer children the chance to become familiar with many math concepts, including, order/seriation; quantification; area; shape; spatial relationships; and time. https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/dozer-dash-game/
Cheerios Counting with Bulldozer Game
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Build 'n Race with Bulldozer Grousers
Grousers are a special kind of “wheels” often seen on bulldozers, tractors, and other construction vehicles. Follow Doodle Lou's "Build 'n Race" directions to build your own grouser. Make another grouse and challenge a friend to a race! To download instructions, click the CRAFT tab.
