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This Show Me the Money lesson plan also includes:
Class members learn how to estimate the total costs involved to design and build a bridge by including design, material, equipment, and labor costs. The activity includes a discussion about the trade-off between cost and aesthetics.
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Instructional Ideas
- Update the materials and labor costs to be more reflective of current costs
- Contact your local county or state Department of Transportation to get data about costs of bridges in your area
Classroom Considerations
- Class members should have knowledge of bridges types and parts
- The ninth in a series of 10 resources
Pros
- The worksheets come as a Word document, so you can easily make changes
- The resource has two lesson extension activities
Cons
- The lesson does not provide a clear, engaging instructional strategy