Model Tiny Homes Design Challenge

This comprehensive teaching resource engages students in a real-life situation, requiring them to think critically and innovate. All it requires from the educator is distribution — kickstarting the journey of individual exploration. Depending on your educational scenario, these versatile challenges may be used in Makerspaces, Genius Hour sessions, STEM-related classes, Technology Classes or even specialized environments like Afterschool programs or Camps. They can also supplement STEAM classes or Design Thinking Classes during SEL time.

• Context: Immerses learners into real-life scenarios.
• Design Challenge: Outlines the task at hand for students.
• Specifications: Provides obligatory features of this unique exercise.
• Constraints: Defines limitations of the problem prompting creative problem-solving techniques.
• Listings for materials and tools along with sequential steps are provided separately.
• A list of insightful tips is included as well to guide students through their process.

The design challenges cater predominantly towards science subjects but are flexible enough to adapt across other subjects promoting cross-curricular understanding. Not bound by grade level, these exercises encourage innovative thought processes using readily available materials within their environment promoting practical learning irrespective of group size whether in classrooms or at home. 

The Model Tiny Homes Design Challenge bundle serves as a comprehensive do-it-yourself STEM module fostering autonomous learning while nurturing invaluable 21st-century skills. For proactive educators aiming towards an all-rounded education for their young learners - this teaching resource is an asset you cannot overlook!

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