Challenge Question

Standards

• [Massachusetts] A.D.P.06 - Performing: Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. Perform a dance work that causes audience reflection by performing technical skills with artistic expression, clarity, musicality, and stylistic nuance.
• [Massachusetts] A.D.R.08 - Responding: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work. Analyze the ways their own cultural and personal perspectives and bias impact how they understand a dance work.
• [Massachusetts] A.D.R.09 - Responding: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work. Identify how bias, culture, and privilege can impact the criteria we use to evaluate dance work.
• [Massachusetts] A.D.Co.10 - Connecting: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art. Explain the development of their aesthetic vision as a dancer and how it is represented in a movement piece.
• [Massachusetts] A.D.Cr.02 - Creating: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work. Document strategies they use regularly to organize their artistic ideas (e.g., keeping a journal).

Competencies

• Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
• Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
• Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
• Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
• Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.

Phase	Learning Outcome
Discover	I can explore interior design by identifying the challenges of integrating sustainable practices with functional spaces, using engaging activities that spark curiosity and conviction.
Examine	I can analyze different interior design styles, cultural influences, and sustainable practices, uncovering their impacts through research and collaborative discussions.
Engineer	I can develop a sustainable interior design concept, incorporating personal preferences and technical skills to create practical yet inspiring spaces.
Do	I can implement my interior design solution, collecting data on sustainability and usability, assessing its effectiveness through real-world testing before the final exhibition.
Share	I can share my design journey and growth through a dynamic presentation that engages peers, staff, and the community, highlighting both my project's impact and personal insights gained.