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True Scale House Framing Kit

SKU: W36803
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$180.00 (USD)
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Printed materials including curriculum and instructional resources are written in US English and have also been correlated to US Education Standards when appropriate.

Description

This kit is unique in that you can build it with either a truss or hipped roof. Whichever roof style is selected, students learn about:

  • Dimensioning the lumber to the scale of real lumber used in construction.
  • Reading house plan drawings.
  • Using construction techniques in accordance with the International Building Code.
  • Construction terminology.
  • Attention to detail.

The framing kit is for a home featuring a standard, two-bedroom layout.

Add a Lumberjack Cutter for ultimate assembly.

Details

Grades: 9-12

Safety

What You'll Get

  • House plans (12 sheets)
  • Balsa wood lumber
  • Architect scale ruler
  • Pins
  • Foam base
  • Glue
  • Sandpaper
  • Instructions that cover both roof builds

Learning Values

Science
  • Modeling
  • Stability
  • Materials science
Technology
  • Construction techniques
  • Structures
Engineering
  • Design process
  • Scale and structure
  • Structural engineering
Math
  • Measurements
  • Graphing
  • Angles

Specifications

  • Quantity: 1
  • Assembly Method: Gluing and/or pinning
  • Tools Required: Cutter, hammer, needle nose pliers, waxed paper, and masking tape
  • Dimensions: Approximately 20" x 26"
  • Material: Balsa wood

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