Classroom Design Challenge

Classroom Design Challenge: Your Next Gen Pedagogical Tool!

The Classroom Design Challenge offers a unique platform for hands-on learning, promoting engagement and facilitating high-quality education for all types of learners. It has potential use across a range of settings: afterschool programs, camps, STEAM classes or library time.

Versatility & Usability

This educational resource can be incorporated into your existing curriculum during 'choice' time periods or focused on independent study sessions.

In essence, Classroom Design Challenge comprises 'Ready-to-Use' design briefs that give students the opportunity to address real-life scenarios. Each brief comes with:

• Contextual information
• The specifics of the design challenge
• Necessary specifications and constraints
• List of required materials and tools
• Detailed steps guiding students through their project along with insightful tips.

A Standards-Based Approach To Learning Objectives

Befittingly aligned to Standards-Based Learning Objectives - this teaching tool is 'Grade Non-Specific'. It makes subjects such as Physical Science engaging by encouraging creativity in solution crafting. This not only fosters innovation amongst learners but also promotes critical thinking abilities.

Fits Group Sizes & Dynamic Scheduling:

The design briefs come ready to go with the following sections:

Context - so the challenge makes sense

Design Challenge - what the task is to do

Specifications - the must do’s for this challenge

Constraints - the limitations for this challenge

Materials - needed for the challenge 

Tools - needed for the challenge 

Steps - to complete the challenge

Tips - helpful info for the challenge