What is the first step in making bricks?
Clay is dug from the ground using a digger.
What is added to clay to make it soft and easy to shape?
Sand and water.
How are bricks shaped? (Name 1 method)
Moulds or a wire cutter.
How long are bricks dried in the oven?
24 to 48 hours.
Where are bricks baked at very high temperatures?
Kiln.
After baking, what happens to the bricks?
They cool in a cooling chamber.
How hot is the kiln in the high-temperature stage?
870°C to 1300°C.
What happens last in the process before delivery?
Bricks are packaged.
What machine is used to dig the clay?
Digger.
What is the final step in the brick-making process?
Delivery by truck.
Why do bricks need to cool before packaging?
So they become strong and safe to handle.
What tool cuts bricks into shape?
Wire cutter.
Bonus Task: Draw a simple brick factory with 3 steps in 1 minute.
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Bonus Task: Act out the brick-making process with your team in 10 seconds
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Bonus Task: Explain all 6 steps of the brick-making process in order.
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