Yesterday I took the children on their first field trip of the school year - a trip to ShurTech Brands, the manufacturers of Duck (duct) Tape. This is the type of field trip I love for the children - a memorable one!
The people at ShurTech were very pleasant. The first thing the children did was have their photo taken with the duck himself (or herself?). At the end of our field trip, each family received a beautiful 5x7 photo for themselves.
As we walked through some of the office building we noticed various creations made out of duct tape. The children (and parents) were fascinated. I'm sure we each had our favorites.
After going over some general safety rules we were shown two videos. The first one discussed the company's history and how duct tape is made. It was very informative and just the right length for our children's attention span. (The tour is offered for students in first grade and up.) The second video was just a fun one which showed various sizes of duct tape rolls being rolled.
This was followed by a walk through their packaging plant which was HUGE! (My son said the property in which ShurTech sits is 211 acres.) The moms enjoyed seeing the various graphics on the duct tape. The children loved all of the duct tape creations.
My son was told that this cannon shoots confetti. |
Looking for a formal dress? |
Or shoes? |
Once we were finished with the packaging plant tour, the children had a chance to create their own duct tape apparatuses.
Creating a bracelet. |
The beginning of a wallet. |
He couldn't wait to come home and create something with his duct tape, with his big brother's help.
No Lego city is complete without a swimming pool. |
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Looks like a neat field trip. Where is it?
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KellyH
They are in Avon, OH
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