MVAS Crawford 08-09 9th-12th
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MVAS Crawford 08-09 9th-12th
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Team Members
| Name | Subject |
|---|---|
| Michelle Raymond | Math |
| Brian Black | Art |
| Effren Villanueva | Video |
Projects
According to the World Bank, educating all children worldwide will require the construction of 10 million new classrooms in more than 100 countries by 2015. At the same time, millions of existing classrooms are in serious need of repair and refurbishment. Our design addresses the unique challenges Crawford faces in trying to provide smart, safe and sustainable learning spaces.
Students team up with a group of architects from Architects for Humanity to submit a project proposal to build the classroom of the future on our campus.
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Blog
2008 Summer Institute Photos
1st Quarter Update
1. What challenges did you encounter while trying to launch the project? If the project hasn’t begun: What challenges are you expecting to encounter as you prepare to launch the project?
We will begin the project during the new quarter beginning with a field trip to see the solar panels on the Ed Center on November 3rd! So far, the challenge has been getting resources together (arranging the field trips, speakers, etc.), reevaluating the scope and size of the project (ok-putting solar on the entire school was a little lofty, as is creating a multimedia campaign), coordinating with other teachers.
2. How did you overcome the challenges? If the project hasn’t begun: How do you expect to overcome the challenges?
Sheer willpower. We have generated a lot of interest from the facilities & maintenance energy guys, business advisory board members, and suggestions on modifications of the project. This input is really helping to shape the scope of the project.
3. What revisions have you made to the project since the Summer Institute?
Changing the scope of the Photovoltaic design that the students design on a smaller scale.
4. Summer Institute participants: What is it like working with your PBL team?
We are all doing our own thing, but come together once in a while. We have met a few times about the project and should be scheduling regular meetings as the work comes into full swing. We are coming together to secure materials and resources for the project in our classrooms.
4. Solo participants: How have you made any of your campus colleagues aware of the project?
5. Has the plan for the Culminating Event/Public Exhibition changed? If, yes, please explain.
Not yet.
6. What has been the students’ response to the project?
Students are very excited about the design and seem informed about conservation, recycling, and green design. They are really looking forward to creating an architectural design of houses for the art class.
Please upload four, recent project-related photos. Include captions. If the project has not launched, you may use photos taken during the Summer Institute.
Second Quarter Update
1. What are your doing to address the diverse needs of your classrooms of diverse students?
Providing models and examples throughout the project. Breaking down the construction and design into small components.
2. What do students say have been the most difficult parts of the project? The initial design of the buildings.
3. What are the students doing that demonstrates to you that they are also having fun while working on this project? The students were proud to show their designs at the School's Fall Design Review. 4. Of the 6 A’s, which one has been the most difficult to incorporate into the project? Authentic
4A. What are you doing to solve the difficulties encountered with incorporating that particular A? We are setting up more field trips and guest lectures during the second semester.
