Design Challenge
You and your students have explored energy and the importance of renewable energy.
The challenge now is for your students to design and build a house that uses some energy efficient devices.
Below you will find some suggested materials and some scaffolding for your students to work through to complete this challenge.
It's a good idea to have students work in mixed ability groups for this challenge so that students are supported. This will also encourage peer group collaboration
Assessment Ideas:
• Portfolio – Evidence of research, stages of construction and design model.
• Peer assessment – Presentations of houses
• Teacher observations
• Self-assessment – contributing to class blog
Suggested Resources:
items such as cardboard, paddle pop sticks, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, glue, scissors, paint, paper, clay, play dough and other basic items. It is recommended that students gather household recyclable items to reduce costs.