In this authentic task, students take on the role of a child who needs to build a toy chest in order to clean his room. Students use critical thinking skills to determine the appropriate size of a toy chest, find the total amount of lumber needed, and calculate the total cost of building the toy chest. Directions are included so students can build their own version if they want! This authentic task is intended for students in grade 3 through 5. However, younger students can complete it with addi