Block Kids

Posted by admin | Current Events | Thursday 14 January 2010 5:23 am

What is Block Kids?

The Block-Kids Building Program is a national building program competition that introduces children to the construction industry.  The competion involves the construction of various structures with interlocking blocks and three of the following additional items: A small rock, string, foil and posterboard.

This event is presented by: NEF (NAWIC Educational Foundation), NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) and Capital Area Construction Council

Program Guidelines

Students grades 1-6 can participate.  They are given a maximum of one hour to use their blocks & selected items to build a project that is in some way related to the construction industry.

Items used: (All provided the day of the event)

• Interlocking blocks

• 3 of the following items:

• Small rock

• String

• Foil

• Poster board

Once completed, judges will ask the participants about their project.

• Why did they chose to build this project?

• What do you like about it?

• Is there anything you would change?

• How will it be used?

Projects are scored on:

• Oral Presentation • Use of materials

• Enthusiasm • Attention to detail

• Creativity • Reason for participation

Projects are judged at the local, regional and national level. Prizes are awarded to the top three national winners.

Rules:

1. All building projects must be completed where and when
designated be Sponsor.
2. All building projects must be completed within the allotted time.
3. All building projects must be completed using approved materials
only.
4. All building projects must be relevant to the construction industry.
Projects which depict people or animals will not be allowed.
5. All building projects must be completed by entrant, with no
outside assistance from parents, teachers, adults, ect.
6. Every Participant must submit the Ocial Registration/Entry
Form, signed by a parent or guardian.

Prizes:

1. Fourteen regional semi-nalists will each receive a US Savings
Bond Series E in the amount of 100.00$. Each of these winning
regional entries will be submitted for consideration in the National
nals, becoming eligible for one of three National prizes.
2. There will be a First Place, Second Place, and Third Place National
prize award.
3. Other prizes may be awarded at the discretion of local Sponsors.

Prize Award:

1. Regional semi-nalists will be announced by March 30th. All
winners will be notied and prizes will be distributed by the local
Sponsor.
2. National winners will be announced by April 30th. All winners will
be notied and prizes will be distributed by local Sponsor.

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