Bridge Challenge for 6th Graders

Bridge Challenge for 6th Graders
Posted on 05/13/2021
Each team of 4 decides on a company name and rotates jobs daily.  There is a project manager, cost estimator, writer, and verifier.  Depending on the supply and demand the store offers discounts on lumber (toothpicks) and welding (glue).  The group must determine the sale price and subtract that from their loan amount to keep track of how much they are spending.  If they aren't careful, they will incur accounting and editing fees for errors in their work.   

After the building is completed, teams gather statistical information based on materials used and on all of the various companies for comparisons.  Teams receive points for cost effectiveness, aesthetics, meeting specific measurements guidelines, and strength.