Deliverable
POV and HMW for Coop
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Academic Mindset
Effective Communication
Product
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In a small group, translate your coop research into kid-friendly design questions. Create a simple POV statement about a user who cares for the chickens, generate 3 How Might We questions to explore solutions, draw two user personas with quick notes about their needs, and sketch a basic systems map (problem tree) showing causes and effects of coop ergonomics in Valle de Guadalupe. Use pictures and short phrases to convey ideas. This deliverable will become part of your project toolkit to guide your architectural design for Cultivo’s healthy ecosystem.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [30 min] Introduction: Begin by summarizing the importance of ergonomic chicken-coops for a healthy ecosystem in Valle de Guadalupe. Discuss the next steps and goals for the session. |
| 2 | [60 min] Group Collaboration: Work in small groups to translate ergonomic coop research into kid-friendly design questions. Discuss and share ideas for effective questions with peers. |
| 3 | [45 min] POV Statement Creation: Develop a POV statement about a user who cares for the chickens. Share decision-making roles within groups during this task. |
| 4 | [60 min] HMW Question Generation: Generate innovative How Might We questions to explore solutions for ergonomic challenges, considering community impact. |
| 5 | [45 min] User Persona Development: Draw two user personas, noting their needs and how ergonomic design will benefit them. Ensure each project user is well-represented. |
| 6 | [30 min] Systems Map Sketching: Create a basic systems map showing problem tree for causes and effects of coop ergonomics, using pictures and short phrases. |
| 7 | [30 min] Peer Review & Feedback: Present user personas and systems map to peers and Ms. Meghan for critique and revision, refining ideas based on feedback. |
Preparation (4 items)
- Gather all necessary materials such as paper, markers, and digital devices for sketching and design work.
- Prepare visual aids on ergonomic design principles and examples of user personas to guide students.
- Set up the classroom to facilitate group collaboration, ensuring space for discussion and sketching.
- Coordinate with Ms. Meghan ahead of time to secure her availability for feedback sessions.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work collaboratively with your peers to carry out a series of activities that will guide your architectural design process. First, you will translate your coop research into design questions and develop a POV statement for the coop's caretaker. Then, create user personas that reflect their needs, sketch a systems map of coop ergonomics in Valle de Guadalupe, and generate 'How Might We' questions. Remember to utilize architectural apps like AutoCAD if applicable. Your goal is to compile these elements into a toolkit that will inform your architectural designs. Materials needed include paper, markers, and digital devices for sketching. Be ready to revise your work based on feedback from peers and Ms. Meghan.