Stack 'n' Stash: The Convertible Shelf!

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I can actively work with my teammates to generate and discuss a variety of design ideas for our modular bookshelf I seek out and share different perspectives, making sure everyone’s ideas are heard by taking turns speaking and listening carefully.	I can work together with my peers to brainstorm and create detailed designs for our modular bookshelf, incorporating ideas from everyone and considering constructive feedback I actively participate by sharing my thoughts, listening to others, and contributing to group decisions that enhance our project, focusing on practicality and aesthetics.	I can contribute meaningfully to team discussions by offering ideas that enhance our bookshelf design, and I actively engage by listening to my peers' suggestions I show initiative in taking on leadership roles during group activities, coordinating tasks to optimize the workflow Additionally, I help resolve conflicts within the team by proposing compromise solutions that uphold our shared goals for the project.	I can successfully co-design projects by working collaboratively with my peers, ensuring shared decision-making and leadership roles within our team I effectively communicate my ideas during brainstorming sessions, actively listen to others, and resolve any conflicts by considering everyone's perspective With my peers, I create and refine our bookshelf design, incorporating everyone's input and suggestions, and deliver a seamless and engaging Interactive Build-a-Shelf Workshop to the public.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can actively explore various design solutions for my bookshelf project, thinking creatively about how to balance function and style I assess the pros and cons of different materials and designs, discussing my ideas with peers and mentors to enhance my understanding and approach.	I can explore a variety of ideas and start identifying possible challenges when creating my modular bookshelf design I engage with my peers to discuss different approaches and begin evaluating which ones might best meet project goals for functionality and aesthetic appeal I recognize initial obstacles and think of basic strategies to address them, using feedback from the workshop to refine my design sketch.	I can explore multiple innovative solutions to design challenges, actively engage with my team to refine our ideas, and apply feedback to improve the functionality and aesthetics of our modular bookshelf I demonstrate critical thinking by considering and implementing inventive strategies that enhance durability and practicality while collaborating with peers to ensure our design goals are met.	I can creatively explore and apply multiple innovative strategies to design a modular bookshelf that balances aesthetics, durability, and practicality, effectively addressing any challenges that arise during the project I can confidently articulate my design thinking process, demonstrating thorough analysis and thoughtful decision-making, while incorporating feedback from mentors and peers to enhance the final product.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can identify key tools and basic woodworking techniques with guidance, and I am learning to apply these to my modular bookshelf design While I am still developing precision in my sketches and blueprints, I use feedback to improve my work and contribute ideas to team discussions.	I can show my understanding of woodworking and design by making detailed sketches and blueprints of my modular bookshelf I improve these designs by actively seeking and incorporating feedback from my peers and mentors I can explain how my design choices address practical needs, aesthetic values, and functionality.	I can confidently apply woodworking techniques by building a functional, well-crafted modular bookshelf that showcases thoughtful design choices and practical features My sketches and blueprints reflect my understanding of furniture-making principles, demonstrating how my design can serve everyday needs while enhancing aesthetic appeal.	I can demonstrate mastery by integrating advanced woodworking techniques and 3D printing skills to create a fully functional, modular bookshelf that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing I consistently apply my knowledge in furniture-making principles to solve design challenges and ensure my final product meets project expectations.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I communicate my ideas and learning with clarity, using appropriate vocabulary and techniques to share details about my modular bookshelf design I listen actively to feedback from peers and mentors, incorporating suggestions into my work, and participate in discussions to collaboratively enhance the design process.	I can explain my design choices and the building process clearly when discussing my modular bookshelf project with peers and mentors, using feedback to improve my ideas and solutions I actively listen to others' suggestions and incorporate them to enhance the practicality, aesthetics, or functionality of my design During the Build-a-Shelf Workshop, I confidently guide and interact with attendees, sharing insight into the design journey and considering their perspectives to further refine my work.	I can confidently articulate the rationale behind my modular bookshelf design, explaining its functional and aesthetic choices through clear and empathetic communication with my peers and mentors I actively listen to feedback during the project process and adapt my designs accordingly, demonstrating my ability to engage in productive conversations and reflect thoughtfully on my learning journey.	I can actively listen to diverse perspectives and incorporate constructive feedback from my peers and mentors to refine my bookshelf design, demonstrating empathy and understanding throughout the collaborative process I can articulate my design choices clearly during presentations and exhibit workshops, effectively engaging the audience and sharing my practical and creative journey with confidence and insight.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I can actively work with my teammates to generate and discuss a variety of design ideas for our modular bookshelf
I seek out and share different perspectives, making sure everyone’s ideas are heard by taking turns speaking and listening carefully.

I can work together with my peers to brainstorm and create detailed designs for our modular bookshelf, incorporating ideas from everyone and considering constructive feedback
I actively participate by sharing my thoughts, listening to others, and contributing to group decisions that enhance our project, focusing on practicality and aesthetics.

I can contribute meaningfully to team discussions by offering ideas that enhance our bookshelf design, and I actively engage by listening to my peers' suggestions
I show initiative in taking on leadership roles during group activities, coordinating tasks to optimize the workflow
Additionally, I help resolve conflicts within the team by proposing compromise solutions that uphold our shared goals for the project.

I can successfully co-design projects by working collaboratively with my peers, ensuring shared decision-making and leadership roles within our team
I effectively communicate my ideas during brainstorming sessions, actively listen to others, and resolve any conflicts by considering everyone's perspective
With my peers, I create and refine our bookshelf design, incorporating everyone's input and suggestions, and deliver a seamless and engaging Interactive Build-a-Shelf Workshop to the public.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can actively explore various design solutions for my bookshelf project, thinking creatively about how to balance function and style
I assess the pros and cons of different materials and designs, discussing my ideas with peers and mentors to enhance my understanding and approach.

I can explore a variety of ideas and start identifying possible challenges when creating my modular bookshelf design
I engage with my peers to discuss different approaches and begin evaluating which ones might best meet project goals for functionality and aesthetic appeal
I recognize initial obstacles and think of basic strategies to address them, using feedback from the workshop to refine my design sketch.

I can explore multiple innovative solutions to design challenges, actively engage with my team to refine our ideas, and apply feedback to improve the functionality and aesthetics of our modular bookshelf
I demonstrate critical thinking by considering and implementing inventive strategies that enhance durability and practicality while collaborating with peers to ensure our design goals are met.

I can creatively explore and apply multiple innovative strategies to design a modular bookshelf that balances aesthetics, durability, and practicality, effectively addressing any challenges that arise during the project
I can confidently articulate my design thinking process, demonstrating thorough analysis and thoughtful decision-making, while incorporating feedback from mentors and peers to enhance the final product.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I can identify key tools and basic woodworking techniques with guidance, and I am learning to apply these to my modular bookshelf design
While I am still developing precision in my sketches and blueprints, I use feedback to improve my work and contribute ideas to team discussions.

I can show my understanding of woodworking and design by making detailed sketches and blueprints of my modular bookshelf
I improve these designs by actively seeking and incorporating feedback from my peers and mentors
I can explain how my design choices address practical needs, aesthetic values, and functionality.

I can confidently apply woodworking techniques by building a functional, well-crafted modular bookshelf that showcases thoughtful design choices and practical features
My sketches and blueprints reflect my understanding of furniture-making principles, demonstrating how my design can serve everyday needs while enhancing aesthetic appeal.

I can demonstrate mastery by integrating advanced woodworking techniques and 3D printing skills to create a fully functional, modular bookshelf that is both practical and aesthetically pleasing
I consistently apply my knowledge in furniture-making principles to solve design challenges and ensure my final product meets project expectations.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I communicate my ideas and learning with clarity, using appropriate vocabulary and techniques to share details about my modular bookshelf design
I listen actively to feedback from peers and mentors, incorporating suggestions into my work, and participate in discussions to collaboratively enhance the design process.

I can explain my design choices and the building process clearly when discussing my modular bookshelf project with peers and mentors, using feedback to improve my ideas and solutions
I actively listen to others' suggestions and incorporate them to enhance the practicality, aesthetics, or functionality of my design
During the Build-a-Shelf Workshop, I confidently guide and interact with attendees, sharing insight into the design journey and considering their perspectives to further refine my work.

I can confidently articulate the rationale behind my modular bookshelf design, explaining its functional and aesthetic choices through clear and empathetic communication with my peers and mentors
I actively listen to feedback during the project process and adapt my designs accordingly, demonstrating my ability to engage in productive conversations and reflect thoughtfully on my learning journey.

I can actively listen to diverse perspectives and incorporate constructive feedback from my peers and mentors to refine my bookshelf design, demonstrating empathy and understanding throughout the collaborative process
I can articulate my design choices clearly during presentations and exhibit workshops, effectively engaging the audience and sharing my practical and creative journey with confidence and insight.