“Dump Truck” explained in 4 pictures
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Children understand that a dump truck is a working vehicle that carries dirt, sand, and rocks, and raises its bed to unload them
💬 What kind of vehicle is a dump truck?
A dump truck is a working vehicle. It has a big cargo bed in the back. It drives powerfully on big tires.
🤔 Where is the dump truck’s cargo bed?
💬 What does it carry?
A dump truck carries dirt and sand. It can also carry small rocks. It can carry many things all at once.
🤔 What is in the cargo bed?
💬 How does it unload?
A dump truck can raise its cargo bed. When the bed tilts, the sand slides down. It can unload heavy loads quickly.
🤔 When the cargo bed goes up, which way does the sand move?
💬 Where does it work?
Dump trucks often work at construction sites. They carry dirt and sand to help build roads and buildings. Because they are big vehicles, we watch them with an adult when we are nearby.
🤔 What can we do to stay safe when we look at big working vehicles?