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.

Concepts

cost, bridges, bridge design, estimation, labor, money, budgeting, technology resources

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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

Common Core

6.RP.A.3.b 6.RP.A.3.d 6.NS.B.3 7.G.B.6