Building Histories: The Fabric Storybook Adventure

High School Grade Project 5 weeks

Design Dreams: Swatches & Structures Scrapbook

Nika A

Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Content Expertise

Effective Communication

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Purpose

Immerse yourself in the exploration of iconic global buildings by creating a comprehensive scrapbook that captures the historical significance and architectural narratives of these structures. This project offers a hands-on opportunity to deepen your understanding of architecture's impact on culture while honing research skills and applying practical knowledge gained from your internship. Collaborate with peers and community partners to effectively express your insights and creative vision, culminating in a project that reflects your growing expertise in the field.

Learning goals

Deepen your understanding of iconic architectural buildings through detailed historical research and explore how cultural and temporal contexts influenced their design. Collaborate with peers and community partners to enrich your project design and presentation, utilizing feedback to refine your work continuously. Apply critical thinking to address complex architectural questions and creatively present your findings. Develop your expertise in architectural history while honing communication skills through the exhibition of your well-researched and thoughtfully constructed scrapbook.

Competencies

Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
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.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.

Products

Create a detailed scrapbook that captures your research on the history and significance of famed architectural buildings around the world. Develop a digital portfolio highlighting your investigative findings, including reflections and insights gained during your research and internship application. Organize an exhibition event featuring your scrapbook and portfolio, inviting peers and mentors to engage in dialogue about your creative choices and learnings.

Launch

Begin your project with a collaborative virtual tour focusing on the history and significance of famous architectural buildings around the world, guided by insights from your community partners. Dive into shared experiences by actively participating in discussions that explore how these structures have influenced both the architectural and cultural landscapes. This launch will set the foundation for your research and creative process, connecting your interests in architecture with historical exploration.

Exhibition

Organize a public exhibition featuring your scrapbook with a focus on architectural history and significance. Create informative display panels that narrate the stories of the selected buildings, minimizing the emphasis on fabric swatches. Invite your community partners, such as your internship firm and Ms. Megan, to enrich the exhibition with insights and participatory discussions. Facilitate guided tours for visitors, articulating your research process and the historical context of each building. Document the exhibition through photos or videos to reflect on your experience and gather feedback from attendees.

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