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Weeks 5 and 6

 
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animated welcomeWeeks 5 and 6..

Thursday 9/19

OPENING ACTIVITY

Read this article on designs influencing future cityscapes.

CLASSWORK

COME TO THE FRONT - we need to look at the new rubrics.

We need your project to be discussed with experts so that you can get feedback.

This is stage 1 - it is NOT "sharing", these people are sources.
We will need more people to "share" with!!

Focus on getting all the requirements of the project. We needs costs.

We need information on current solutions - very important.

It would be a great idea to build a prototype - judges like that.

Focus on ways of persuading the judges that your project fits the topic - this is always a problem,
but this year it may be more important than ever (I'm looking at you, Steamers!).

EVERYONE IN THE TEAM SHOULD BE WORKING!

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Tuesday 9/17

opening Opening Activity:

A street that can generate power.

Odd but interesting - making public space interactive.

Tampa firm makes interactive toys for public spaces.

I don't think this will be useful but it's really cool, and definitely improves aublic space. Run it a bit faster, it's long.

Design a space in Minecraft.

Creative public space in China

 

classworkClasswork:

Get going. I'll let you have the robots next week.

You have a document in your google drive, covering project requirements.

You should be looking for people who might be able to help you with feedback
and ideas in developing and improving your project. Ask your parents and relations if they know anyone useful.

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Monday 9/16

opening Opening Activity:

Watch this video about a Dutch designer. This is the kind of thing you could consider.

 

classworkClasswork:

I have a book called 'How Cities Work'. Take turns looking at it and looking for ideas.

You have a document in your google drive, covering project requirements.

You should be looking for people who might be able to help you with feedback
and ideas in developing and improving your project. Ask your parents and relations if they know anyone useful.

 

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Thursday 9/12

opening Opening Activity:

Look at NYC's curb infrastructure program.

 

classworkClasswork:

You have a document in your google drive, covering project requirements.

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Tuesday 9/10

opening Opening Activity:

Look at the Project Tips from the Tiger Techs.

 

I need a sensible project topic from each team by the end of the week.

Remember to do some research to make sure it makes sense and is not already common.

You have a research document in Google Drive.

project

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classworkClasswork:

I need a sensible project topic from each team by the end of the week.

Remember to do some research to make sure it makes sense and is not already common.

project

Architects design and construct buildings. They combine science and art to make buildings and structures for their clients.
Sometimes they make new buildings and sometimes they redesign old ones.They work as part of a larger team, just like
yours. Structural, civil and environmental engineers make sure a project suits its site. Construction workers like electricians,
plumbers and carpenters, and project managers make sure the job stays on time and within budget. Every role is important
to get the job done.Our cities and towns face big issues, like transportation, accessibility and even natural disasters. How
can we shape a better future for everyone? It will take teamwork and imagination. Are you ready to build a better tomorrow together?

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Monday 9/9

opening Opening Activity:

Look at Caroline's Cart.

If you want to look at the videos I showed you last week, they are here.

 

classworkClasswork:

I only have shirt designs from one team, and they didn't make a final decision.

I need those shirt designs. You need a topic. Get busy!!

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