EXTRA, EXTRA/Open a child’s eyes to public works

Public works employees, writers and educators recently completed a year-long effort to create a curriculum for elementary school-age children about the role of public works in daily life. “Discovering the World of Public Works,” available from the Kansas City, Mo.-based American Public Works Association, includes materials for use by teachers and public works professionals during community presentations, school visits and “Career Days.” The three-part curriculum covers four key areas of public works: construction, traffic and transportation, solid waste, and water and wastewater. The $175 package includes lesson plans, worksheets and activities in one Instructor’s Guide, 25 copies of the Workbook for Children and 25 copies of the children’s publication, “Chipper’s Adventures in Public Works.” Sample pages are available online at www.apwa.net/email/discover.