Introductory+Information


 * Your Mission **

To build a model of a dwelling that is environmentally sustainable and affordable for a particular region of Canada.

To do this you must first research your region and become informed on the various aspects that will affect the design and construction of this dwelling (such as climate, topography, economy and standard of living).

You must also understand environmental sustainability and “Green Building” (check the World Book Online encyclopedia “Living Green” for help).

Once you have completed your research and planning you must construct a model of your dwelling (house) using a variety of materials such as popsicle sticks, wood, clay, or anything recycled (not limited to these items).


 * Subject Area Breakdown **

__ Social Studies and ICT __ : Create a graphic organizer to help you research and organize the answers to the questions provided.

__ Math __ : Design and draw scale drawings of your dwelling, meeting the requirements outlined. Use the templates and rubrics provided to guide your progress.

__ Science __ : Plan and build an environmentally sustainable and affordable dwelling (house) for your region.Use the templates and rubrics provided to guide your progress.

__ Language Arts and ICT __ : Respond critically and reflect on the progress of the project through your individual blogs. Create a backboard and present your group’s completed project to a panel of dignitaries at the Year End Symposium on June 24. See “Checklist for Presentation” for the criteria of your backboard.

__ Symposium __ : In the gymnasium tables will be set up for you to display your backboard and model.You will be expected to discuss your project with a panel of guests and justify the choices for your project.

Timeline

Day 1 Groups formed Jigsaw on Speakers

Days 2-3 Begin Research on region Begin research on sustainability and affordability Start dwelling drawings Plan construction of model Complete Blog entry 1 - June 16

Day 4-5 Complete building model Complete backboard Complete Blog entry 2 and 3 - June 18 Research and drawing completed - June 18 Complete Final Blog June 23 Set up in gym – June 23 PM

Day 6 Finish up any uncompleted components (AM) Presentations take place (PM)

Here are some downloadable files for the following items: