Students will build scale models of structures that could be added to the school yard to improve the school. They will use their math skills in perimeter, area, fractions and surface area to accurately design and construct the models. In groups, students will research ideas, design blueprints, build models within the space constraints, and present their finished models to the school principal for consideration. The project aims to engage students in collaboration, critical thinking and presentation skills while applying math concepts.

1. Project Overview Name of Project:Building a Modal StructureDuration: Subject/Course: MathTeacher(s): Mr. ViDemantayGrade Level: 6thOther subject areas to be included, if any:Art, English, possible Earth Science and HistoryProject Idea Summary of the issue, challenge, investigation, scenario, or problem:Students use perimeter and area to build a model that would fit in to a space in the school yard. Driving QuestionWhat would you add to this school to make it cooler? How accurate do you have to be when building structuresContent and Skills Standards to be addressed:Fractions, surface area, shape dimensions T+AET+AE21st Century Skills to be explicitly taught and assessed (T+A) or that will be encouraged (E) by project work, but not taught or assessed:CollaborationOther:Presentation Critical Thinking: Presentation Audience:Culminating Products and PerformancesGroup:Finished model presented to the principle.Class:School:Community:Individual:Journal or Prezi presenting their contributions? Essay answering the driving question?Experts:Web:Other:Project Overview Entry event to launch inquiry, engage students: Go out to school yard and ask students if they could build something to occupy the space to improve the school what would it be.AssessmentsFormative Assessments(During Project)Quizzes/TestsPractice PresentationsJournal/Learning LogNotesPreliminary Plans/Outlines/PrototypesChecklistsRough DraftsConcept MapsOnline Tests/ExamsOther:Summative Assessments(End of Project)Written Product(s), with rubric: __________________________________________________Other Product(s) or Performance(s), with rubric:__________________________________________________Oral Presentation, with rubricPeer EvaluationMultiple Choice/Short Answer Test Self-EvaluationEssay TestOther:.ResourcesNeededOn-site people, facilities:Architect Equipment:Tools for model building and blue print makingMaterials:Materials for building modelsCommunity resources:ReflectionMethods(Individual, Group, and/or Whole Class)Journal/Learning LogFocus GroupWhole-Class DiscussionFishbowl DiscussionSurveyOther:<br />Project Teaching and Learning GuideProject:Course/Semester:Knowledge and Skills Needed by Studentsto successfully complete culminating products and performances, and do well on summative assessmentsScaffolding / Materials / Lessons to be Provided by the project teacher, other teachers, experts,mentors, community membersLearn to use a compass In class lessonFinding area and perimeter and surface areaIn class lessonLearning google docs as a collaboration toolComputer LabCreating blueprints , models and other architectural concernsGuest speaker<br />PROJECT CALENDARproject: Start Date:WEEK 1WEEK 2WEEK 3WEEK 4EXTRAPROJECT MONTH ONEExplore space outside where something may be included, ask what may be addedOverview of measurements of rectanglesTheme-ing using excel assignment, coordinate pointsRevisit space breaking it into coordinate, explore blue prints, get architect to explain what goes into putting up a structurePROJECT MONTH TWOCreating proposals and understanding audience.Area of circles Understanding structures and weight.Building a bridge.Explaining budget, percentage discount and sales taxes projections. Surveys for community.Data analysisPROJECT MONTH THREEArchitect comes back to give pointers on deciding materials and other environmental considerations.Model draft 1Model draft 2Present models to School Decision Committee <br />