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Basement Foundations

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Students explore the construction industry and examine new materials and technological advances that are now available to builders. They discuss advantages and disadvantages of using these new materials and create a presentation based on their findings.

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Technology, building materials, technology resources

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Grade
9th - 12th
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STEM
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Duration
4 days
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Project-Based Learning
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