Deliverable
Coop Concept Sketch Pack
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Academic Mindset
Effective Communication
Product
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
Work in your small group to generate many ideas for an ergonomic, climate-appropriate chicken coop for Valle de Guadalupe. Start by noting who will use the coop and what they need, then sketch several rough concept drawings or storyboards showing different layouts and features. Create a simple feasibility/impact matrix that compares ideas on chicken comfort, shade and ventilation, water access, cost, and ease of construction. Choose your top 3 concepts and write a short rationale for each, explaining how they meet user needs and fit the local climate. Include a quick empathy note or doodle about a chicken keeper’s daily tasks to ground your ideas in real needs. Submit your brainstorm notes, sketches, matrix, and top-3 rationales.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [10 min] Gather materials and set up workspace. |
| 2 | [20 min] Research user needs and brainstorm ideas for chicken coop design. |
| 3 | [30 min] Sketch several rough concept drawings showing different layouts and features. |
| 4 | [10 min] Take a movement break - stretch or snack. |
| 5 | [50 min] Create a simple feasibility/impact matrix comparing the ideas on key criteria. |
| 6 | [60 min] Discuss in groups and choose top 3 concepts. Write rationale for each. |
| 7 | [40 min] Draw empathy notes or doodles for a chicken keeper’s daily tasks. |
| 8 | [50 min] Review all your work; edit drafts based on feedback from peers and facilitator. |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare a variety of drawing materials and large paper, access to AutoCAD if applicable.
- Provide example layouts and feasibility matrix templates.
- Arrange space for group work with tables and chairs in clusters.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to develop ergonomic chicken-coop concepts focusing on the climate of Valle de Guadalupe. Begin by researching the needs and daily tasks related to chicken keeping. Next, sketch multiple concept drawings that show different ideas. Use these sketches to create a feasibility matrix comparing each concept's impact. In groups, select your top three ideas and justify your choice with written rationales. Finally, draw empathy notes about a chicken keeper’s daily tasks to ground your designs. Materials needed: drawing paper, pencils, access to AutoCAD, and templates for matrices.