How do people solve problems when the weather, land, and tools work against them? Objective I can… Describe the challenges Henry Knox and his team faced while transporting artillery along the frozen Hudson River. Explain how creative thinking and problem-solving helped overcome natural obstacles. Compare possible methods of transportation (sleds, skids, boats, roads) and weigh their advantages and disadvantages. Apply engineering design thinking by creating and testing their own transport solutions. Background In late December 1775, Henry Knox began moving captured artillery south from Fort Ti Duration: 60 Minutes Additional Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.7 – Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources to solve a problem. D2.His.5.3-5 – Explain connections among historical contexts and people’s perspectives at the time. Essential Question How do people solve problems when the weat.
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