Deliverable

Challenge Definition

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Collaboration Effective Communication Academic Mindset A.D.Cr.02 Big Ideas Performance Tasks Real-World Challenge Submission Required

In a whole-class session, students define a local interior design challenge related to sustainable and affordable spaces. They explain who the challenge affects and why it matters to their community, using drawings, photos, or simple artifacts to show at least three pieces of evidence from different perspectives. The activity ends with a clear "How can we…, so that…" question to guide future work.

Plan day
Day 2
Duration
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
4 steps

Lesson plan

4 steps
# What teachers do
1 Introduction and explanation of today's challenge. (10 min)
2 Brainstorm ideas as a group about how interior design impacts the community. (15 min)
3 Create drawings or take photos to show community design challenges. (10 min)
4 Discuss and reflect on the evidence collected, focusing on sustainability and affordability. (10 min)
Preparation (3 items)
  • Gather materials such as paper, markers, and cameras for drawing and photo-taking tasks.
  • Prepare a brief overview of local community design challenges and examples of sustainable practices.
  • Arrange a cozy area for group discussions, ensuring the space encourages collaboration.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work together with classmates to identify local interior design challenges related to sustainability and affordability. You will first share your thoughts with the group about how design impacts your community. Then, make drawings or take photos of examples you see around you. Finally, you'll discuss and reflect on why these examples are important, considering different perspectives.