3. Plan – Select a Solution
Once students have decided what to make, they need to make a plan. Planning helps them practice their higher-order thinking skills as they problem-solve and collaborate with one another. Of course, the design may evolve as they create, but having an initial plan will help get them started and can cut down on wasted materials.

This is a good time to give your students a mini-lesson on the various ways to attach cardboard. This way, they will know what types of attachments and structures are possible.