Students will investigate the essential question by exploring existing park layouts, defining space constraints in their designs, and identifying crucial elements to include in their virtual park, setting the foundation for creative solutions in upcoming phases.

Students will brainstorm creative designs for community gardens in Minecraft, exploring and sketching different arrangements that optimize area and perimeter based on real-world park planning insights provided by community partners.

Students will collaboratively select their preferred park layout from imagined designs, apply area and perimeter strategies to optimize space, and develop detailed plans for their Minecraft garden project while considering insights from local park planners.

Students will use their plans to construct digital models of their parks within Minecraft, applying math concepts of area and perimeter while testing different design choices for functionality and space optimization.

Students will assess their Minecraft community garden by analyzing the accuracy of area and perimeter calculations to optimize park space utilization and make informed adjustments before showcasing their designs.

Students will refine their Minecraft park designs by integrating feedback from community partners, revisiting the essential question to ensure effective space utilization, and preparing their final layouts for the upcoming exhibition.

Students will showcase their Minecraft virtual park designs in an interactive online exhibition, respond to feedback from community members, and reflect on aligning their designs with real-world park planning and maximizing space using area and perimeter concepts.