Sheds are a great tool in teaching building construction. They can be resold to recover costs of materials. Typical purchased sheds cost $18 to $25 per square foot. Depending on the size most can be build buy teams of 2-4 students. These plans generally use standard construction materials and techniques. Comerical sheds often use undersized lumber to reduce cost. When incorperating a shed project into your curriculum consider the student learning outcomes than come from your design. For example adding a window will teach window installation. Using a truss will have different outcomes than framing the roof. The tools required are minimal as sheds are build with portable tools commmonly found on a construction site.