Experiential learning opportunity

Roofing Sandwiches: A Tasty Exploration

All of NB
Deadline to Register is Nov 18, 2024
Areas of interest: Career Connected Learning, Skilled Trades, Technology

NOTE: Kits are limited. Materials will be distributed to 40 classes who register, with equitable distribution across schools and districts.

Overview

The Centre of Excellence for Skilled Trades and Manufacturing in partnership with New Brunswick Roofing Contractors Association is excited to bring you an experiential learning activity called “Roofing Sandwiches: A Tasty Exploration”.

Just like a sandwich, roofing systems are made up of many different ingredients. We know from our taste buds, that the ingredients used and the order they are placed (mixed) together, affects the resulting creation. The same is for a roofing system. This activity demonstrates materials, methods and vocabulary used in steel roofing systems. A simple design for a roofing system can be created when learners work together to plan out the design based on the materials available and information provided. This hands-on activity allows learners to get creative while learning about roofing systems with visual and tactile support, while exploring the skills and craftsmanship commercial roofers implement in their everyday work!

Middle School students from all over New Brunswick will join industry experts on Wednesday, December 11th at 11:00 am, to learn about careers in the commercial roofing industry while building their very own “sandwich” of roofing materials!

Curricular Connections

Personal Wellness Grade 6-8

Strand: Career Connected Learning, Big Ideas: Thinking about Potential Career Pathways, Exploring Career Pathways, Experiencing Career Pathways

Technology Grade 6-8

Strand: Design Thinking Skills, Big Idea: Problem Solving

Kit Materials

Kit materials will include the following:

(one class of 28 students working in pairs)

  • 15 Aluminum Bar-B-Que Grill trays (min 9” x 12”)
  • 1 roll of wax paper (min 50’)
  • 1 roll of aluminum foil (min 50’)
  • 15 pieces of thin plywood (meranti board) or substitute such cardboard (pieces cut into 8.5”x 11”)
  • 1 roll of self-adhesive (preferred) shelf liner (min 20’ roll if 20” wide)
  • 40 pkg of multi-coloured foam sheets (8.5” x 11”)
  • Coverboard paper roll (8” x 30’) or substitute such as cardstock paper (8.5” x 11”)
  • 1 pkg of push pins (60 pcs/pkg)
  • 2-4 bottles of school glue

School to provide the following materials for the event:

  • Rulers
  • Scissors

Interested?

To register, please click here.

Deadline for registrations is Monday, November 18th at 9:00 am. Deadline may close sooner depending upon popularity of event.

Note 1: Kits are limited. Materials will be distributed to 40 classes who register, with equitable distribution across schools and districts.

Note 2: Registration does not guarantee a materials kit. The activity lead will review all registrations and reach out to all with further details. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation of acceptance email with the link to the event. Unsuccessful registrants will also receive an email.

Note 3: Please complete a separate form for each event and/or class you wish to register. LIVE events are limited to one class per completed registration. Entire school or grade level registrations for LIVE events will be restricted.

Note 4: Preference selection for first time educators or schools will be considered for repeat events.

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