Knowledge/Skill Building

✍️ Problem Statement Studio

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Content Expertise Collaboration Academic Mindset Self Directed Learning 9-12.AF.6.5 HS-ESS3-2 Submission Required

Students use a structured sentence frame and exemplar set to turn raw themes into precise problem statements and design criteria. Teams write a draft statement, list 3-5 criteria, and note 2-3 constraints tied to site data such as sunlight, drainage, trail access, invasive growth, or supervision. This is the just-in-time writing and design-specification lesson before they formalize the phase deliverable.

Plan day
Day 11
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps