Forge & Finish: Building My Dream Desk

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I explore local materials to find the best quality wood for my desk, understanding their features and why they are important for my project I share my insights and choices with my group while thinking about how each type of wood can improve my desk's design and strength.	I can identify local sources for quality wood and start using basic woodworking techniques to prepare materials for building my desk I can explain the characteristics of different types of wood and choose the best options for my project, considering sustainability and craftsmanship.	I can demonstrate my content expertise by identifying the best locally-sourced materials for my desk project and explaining why I chose them based on my research I can use precise measurements and careful craftsmanship in constructing my desk, ensuring it is sturdy and aesthetically pleasing.	I can confidently source high-quality, sustainable wood from local suppliers, using my understanding of craftsmanship to select materials that are best suited for creating a well-designed and functional desk.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can explore different ideas to solve problems by asking questions and trying out new ways to build my desk I use what I learn from experts and my own research to make thoughtful decisions and find creative solutions when challenges come up.	I can explore different materials and ask questions to understand how they can be used in my desk project I try out different ideas to solve design challenges and think about how my choices might affect the environment.	I can apply creative solutions to design and construct my desk by integrating what I've learned from experts and using sustainable materials I show my ability to think critically by overcoming challenges and successfully adapting my plans to meet the project's goals.	I can creatively solve problems by exploring different ways to use the materials available to me, finding effective solutions to challenges as I build my personalized desk My research helps me understand how my choices impact the world, and I make thoughtful decisions to design a desk that meets my needs and reflects my style.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I can ask questions and listen to my peers, contributing ideas during group brainstorming sessions I collaborate with others by sharing my thoughts and respectfully considering their suggestions, working together to plan and create our project.	I can work with my peers and community experts to share ideas and make decisions together during our desk-building project I participate in group discussions, contribute my thoughts, and respect everyone’s input, creating a positive work environment where we solve problems as a team.	I can actively participate in planning and building my desk by sharing my ideas and listening to my classmates' ideas too I work with my peers and experts from the lumber yard to make our design better, and I know how to work out disagreements so we all agree on the next steps.	I can organize and lead productive brainstorming sessions with my peers, teachers, and community partners, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard and valued I actively contribute to group discussions, proposing innovative solutions and respectfully resolving conflicts to reach shared decisions I demonstrate leadership by coordinating team efforts and fostering an environment of trust and cooperation throughout the project.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can share clear and concise updates about my desk project with my peers and teachers, explaining my choices and challenges while showing curiosity to understand their feedback and ideas.	I can explain the importance of choosing sustainable materials for my desk and share my ideas with my peers and experts during our brainstorming session I create weekly progress videos that showcase my learning journey and present my findings clearly to the audience at the exhibition.	I can confidently communicate my learning journey by creating and sharing weekly progress videos that explain the steps I took and the challenges I faced while building my custom desk I invite feedback from peers and community partners during our showcase event, using their insights to improve my project and presentation skills.	I can confidently present my woodworking and welding processes to my audience, sharing my learning journey, tools, techniques, and insights in a clear and engaging manner I actively listen to feedback and ask thoughtful questions, using my understanding to communicate and serve as a bridge between my ideas and community partners.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Self Directed Learning	I can use feedback from my teacher and peers to make simple changes in my project and write down what I learned in my journal to show how I am improving.	I can regularly reflect on my desk project's progress by reviewing my weekly videos and logs, discussing my learning with peers and teachers, and using their feedback to make thoughtful adjustments to my plans and techniques.	I can take ownership of my learning by using feedback from my teacher and peers to make improvements in my project I document my journey by creating weekly videos that highlight my progress and reflect on what I have learned I understand when I need help and know how to ask for it, showing confidence in directing my own learning path.	I can independently manage my project timeline, making decisions about what materials to use and when to seek advice from experts to ensure my desk is completed on schedule and to my standards I record my daily progress in my project journal, reflecting on my challenges and achievements, and use feedback from peers and teachers to improve my techniques in real-time, showing my growth and adaptation throughout the project.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Content Expertise

I explore local materials to find the best quality wood for my desk, understanding their features and why they are important for my project
I share my insights and choices with my group while thinking about how each type of wood can improve my desk's design and strength.

I can identify local sources for quality wood and start using basic woodworking techniques to prepare materials for building my desk
I can explain the characteristics of different types of wood and choose the best options for my project, considering sustainability and craftsmanship.

I can demonstrate my content expertise by identifying the best locally-sourced materials for my desk project and explaining why I chose them based on my research
I can use precise measurements and careful craftsmanship in constructing my desk, ensuring it is sturdy and aesthetically pleasing.

I can confidently source high-quality, sustainable wood from local suppliers, using my understanding of craftsmanship to select materials that are best suited for creating a well-designed and functional desk.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

I can explore different ideas to solve problems by asking questions and trying out new ways to build my desk
I use what I learn from experts and my own research to make thoughtful decisions and find creative solutions when challenges come up.

I can explore different materials and ask questions to understand how they can be used in my desk project
I try out different ideas to solve design challenges and think about how my choices might affect the environment.

I can apply creative solutions to design and construct my desk by integrating what I've learned from experts and using sustainable materials
I show my ability to think critically by overcoming challenges and successfully adapting my plans to meet the project's goals.

I can creatively solve problems by exploring different ways to use the materials available to me, finding effective solutions to challenges as I build my personalized desk
My research helps me understand how my choices impact the world, and I make thoughtful decisions to design a desk that meets my needs and reflects my style.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Collaboration

I can ask questions and listen to my peers, contributing ideas during group brainstorming sessions
I collaborate with others by sharing my thoughts and respectfully considering their suggestions, working together to plan and create our project.

I can work with my peers and community experts to share ideas and make decisions together during our desk-building project
I participate in group discussions, contribute my thoughts, and respect everyone’s input, creating a positive work environment where we solve problems as a team.

I can actively participate in planning and building my desk by sharing my ideas and listening to my classmates' ideas too
I work with my peers and experts from the lumber yard to make our design better, and I know how to work out disagreements so we all agree on the next steps.

I can organize and lead productive brainstorming sessions with my peers, teachers, and community partners, ensuring everyone's ideas are heard and valued
I actively contribute to group discussions, proposing innovative solutions and respectfully resolving conflicts to reach shared decisions
I demonstrate leadership by coordinating team efforts and fostering an environment of trust and cooperation throughout the project.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Effective Communication

I can share clear and concise updates about my desk project with my peers and teachers, explaining my choices and challenges while showing curiosity to understand their feedback and ideas.

I can explain the importance of choosing sustainable materials for my desk and share my ideas with my peers and experts during our brainstorming session
I create weekly progress videos that showcase my learning journey and present my findings clearly to the audience at the exhibition.

I can confidently communicate my learning journey by creating and sharing weekly progress videos that explain the steps I took and the challenges I faced while building my custom desk
I invite feedback from peers and community partners during our showcase event, using their insights to improve my project and presentation skills.

I can confidently present my woodworking and welding processes to my audience, sharing my learning journey, tools, techniques, and insights in a clear and engaging manner
I actively listen to feedback and ask thoughtful questions, using my understanding to communicate and serve as a bridge between my ideas and community partners.

Deeper Learning Competencies

Self Directed Learning

I can use feedback from my teacher and peers to make simple changes in my project and write down what I learned in my journal to show how I am improving.

I can regularly reflect on my desk project's progress by reviewing my weekly videos and logs, discussing my learning with peers and teachers, and using their feedback to make thoughtful adjustments to my plans and techniques.

I can take ownership of my learning by using feedback from my teacher and peers to make improvements in my project
I document my journey by creating weekly videos that highlight my progress and reflect on what I have learned
I understand when I need help and know how to ask for it, showing confidence in directing my own learning path.

I can independently manage my project timeline, making decisions about what materials to use and when to seek advice from experts to ensure my desk is completed on schedule and to my standards
I record my daily progress in my project journal, reflecting on my challenges and achievements, and use feedback from peers and teachers to improve my techniques in real-time, showing my growth and adaptation throughout the project.