The third phase is conducted at the elementary school. Drafting students prepare a lesson on angles, triangles, slopes, pitches and the Pythagorean theorem and how to apply them to the construction field. All lessons include activities for third-graders. To complete the project, building trades students cut out the playhouse pattern at the high school and help the younger students build the house. In written and oral evaluations, the high school students have described the playhouse project as a rewarding experience.
Students learn to be team players, problem solvers, teachers and facilitators.
The learning experience has far exceeded the expectations of administrators and instructors. Designed as a one-year activity, the project is being continued this school year and will be expanded in the future. Students work in all areas is compared to and graded against industry standards, expectations and specifications. Instructors from secondary and postsecondary schools and professionals from the fields of engineering, architecture, manufacturing and construction have helped the school determine the academic, technical and personal skills needed by youth to find and keep a good job. All aspects of a drawing are considered important lines, lettering, measurements and cleanliness.