This grade one social studies unit suggests lessons and activities to help students design and build structures of various kinds. This unit was developed as an integrated unit so the children could experience vocabulary and concepts in different domains. Building Things integrates the early study of mathematics (estimation, measuring, problem solving), art (patterning, symmetry, design), science (forces, technology), language learning (reading, writing, listening, viewing) and physical education (movement, cooperative games). 42 pages.