Give a group of sixth-graders a bunch of building blocks and other small building materials and have them create whatever structure they can imagine. The result will be a visual insight into a child’s personality and ambitions.

With the help of several members of the National Association for Women in Construction, some classes at Valley Crest Elementary received some hands-on training in architecture, engineering, and construction by building small structures out of Legos.

After a 45-minute building session, individuals from local businesses surveyed the students about their individual projects. The interviews provided more knowledge about the students themselves, rather than their structures.

The whole event was part of the NAWIC’s Block-Kids Building Program – a competition sponsored by local chapters that introduces children to the construction industry.