Gingerbread Cowboy: A Bridge Building Challenge

by Kathryn Berger

After listening to the story Gingerbread Cowboy, students will use the Engineering Design Process to build a bridge for the Gingerbread Cowboy to safely cross the river.

Lesson Grade Level

Kindergarten 1st Grade

Lesson Plan Link/URL

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11NMumkQSvjmU9lJWosijW7rOrNbb5J2emAQCHLF…

Subject Area

Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Geometry (G) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Literature) Speaking & Listening

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