An If I Had A Hammer Field Trip integrates academic subject matter with the fun, hands-on activity of building the Hammer House.

During this 2-½ hour Field Trip, students work as a group to assemble the 8’ x 11’ Hammer House. The finished product – a free-standing house complete with windows, door, and a front porch – is the result of team work, communication, and the real-life application of math and science concepts.

Students also build self-esteem and experience a powerful sense of accomplishment that comes through hard work.

There are several scheduled Build Breaks during which the Hammer “Boss” speaks with the students about a variety of topics including:

• The importance of mathematics in life
• How to calculate
  • Area
  • Perimeter
  • Volume
  • How to Measure
• Why it is important to build your life on a good foundation
• Why making good choices is important, especially where drugs and gangs are concerned
• Work ethic and career goals

Cost: Contact If I Had A Hammer for a current schedule of Field Trip fees.

Maximum class size: approximately 25 students