Building on a Budget
by Kelly Coakley-Magid
Students will practice their 21st-century skills as they complete building challenges. With a value assigned to each plank, teams work toward the goal of completing each challenge successfully, while staying within the budget.
Lesson Grade Level
3rd GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
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