Research & Plan
Students will analyze real learning-space examples, define measurable criteria and constraints for an equitable classroom design, research rectangle-based layout ideas, and create a first scaled plan with dimensions, calculations, and a materials list in their project folder.
Days 3 - 6
๐Ÿ“ Criteria and Constraint Design Brief
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
๐Ÿงฎ Rectangle Layout Research Notes
Research 45m
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ First Scaled Classroom Plan
Deliverable 45m
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Architect Sketch Critique Checkpoint
Assessment 45m

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Decide & Prototype
Students will compare multiple rectangular learning-space concepts, choose a team direction with evidence, build a quick scaled prototype, and test it against measurements, scale accuracy, and user needs before moving into revision.
Days 7 - 10
๐Ÿงญ Weighted Design Matrix
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Sketch Critique with Architect
Community Experience 45m
๐Ÿ“ Cardboard Scale Model Build
Project Work 50m
๐Ÿ“Š Prototype Measurement Checkpoint
Assessment 45m

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Revise & Showcase
Students will use prototype data and critique to revise their scaled classroom designs, retest the same measurements, document trade-offs, and prepare a clear engineering story for the upcoming Blueprint Expo.
Days 11 - 14
๐Ÿ“ Prototype Data Error Hunt
Knowledge/Skill Building 35m
๐Ÿงฑ Revised Blueprint and Model Build
Project Work 45m
๐Ÿ—๏ธ Architect Critique Retest
Community Experience 45m
๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Engineering Story Folder Check
Assessment 45m

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Showcase
Students will present their revised classroom blueprint models and project folders to families and community partners, use evidence from area, perimeter, scale, and feedback notes to explain their design choices, and complete a final spoken reflection about how their ideas improved through critique, revision, and collaboration.
Days 15 - 16
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Classroom Blueprint Expo
Assessment 45m
๐ŸŽค Design Growth Reflection
Deliverable 45m

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Launch
Students will launch the classroom design challenge by analyzing real maps and expert examples, then define the problem with measurable criteria and constraints using area and perimeter. They will begin a project folder with a first measured sketch and written design brief that sets up later research, planning, and revision.
Days 1 - 2
๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Classroom Maps Notice & Wonder
Launch 45m
๐Ÿ“ Design Brief Sketch & Scale Start
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

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