Let s look at some pictures of scaffolding. Here is a picture from China where they use bamboo to make scaffolding. Here is a close up of some scaffolding inside a dome. Here are lots of pictures from many worksites. Here are some pictures of the scaffolding around the UC Merced building in Bakersfield.
Scaffolding needs to be strong, functional, and economical.
A scaffolding engineer needs to build a scaffolding structure that is strong enough to support the weight of the workers, supplies, and the scaffolding above it, while not using too many materials that it becomes too expensive. It is a delicate balance to do this and keep everyone safe. This will take more than one day. The increase in mathematical reasoning will come from students reflecting in a journal or on a paper what they have tried as well as through the conversations facilitated in small and large groups. It is not necessary to do both projects.