Destructive Processes
Driving Question: Can you create an invention that would help stop the effect of destructive forces?
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I will learn to:
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Project Summary:
Destructive forces such as erosion, weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the impact of organisms affect the world on a daily basis. Students will investigate destructive forces and how they impact the world around us. Students will work in a group to think of an invention that helps stop the impact of destructive force(s). Each student will then create a presentation to present to local stakeholders, focusing on getting them implement their invention in the community.
Destructive forces such as erosion, weathering, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the impact of organisms affect the world on a daily basis. Students will investigate destructive forces and how they impact the world around us. Students will work in a group to think of an invention that helps stop the impact of destructive force(s). Each student will then create a presentation to present to local stakeholders, focusing on getting them implement their invention in the community.
Products:
Prototype
Destructive forces are present in our world today. For example, recent flooding in Houston, Texas has destroyed many homes and communities. If an invention was made that could collect the excess rainwater in a situation where extreme flooding occurred, could the homes and other parts of the community have been saved?
You've been tasked with creating an invention in your art class using recyclable materials that can help stop or slow the impact of a destructive force. First, choose a destructive force and research its impact on the world around us. Next, with your group, come up with an invention that can help stop or slow down the impact of the destructive force. Then, sketch your design and be sure to include the location of your prototype and the materials needed to make it. Click on the title of this product for the rubric!
Questions to consider while planning your prototype:
Prototype
Destructive forces are present in our world today. For example, recent flooding in Houston, Texas has destroyed many homes and communities. If an invention was made that could collect the excess rainwater in a situation where extreme flooding occurred, could the homes and other parts of the community have been saved?
You've been tasked with creating an invention in your art class using recyclable materials that can help stop or slow the impact of a destructive force. First, choose a destructive force and research its impact on the world around us. Next, with your group, come up with an invention that can help stop or slow down the impact of the destructive force. Then, sketch your design and be sure to include the location of your prototype and the materials needed to make it. Click on the title of this product for the rubric!
Questions to consider while planning your prototype:
- How will my invention stop or slow down the effect of a destructive force(s)?
- Why will my invention be able to withstand the impact of the destructive force?
- What types of materials will be needed to make the invention?
Presentation
Now that you have come up with an invention to help slow down and/or stop destructive forces, you have been tasked with presenting your idea to local stakeholders convincing them to use your invention in the community. With your group you will choose how to present your information and some options include writing a speech, blog post, commercial/creating a public service announcement using imovie or touchcast, a TED talk, or digital presentation. Have another idea? Ask your teacher for permission!
Questions to consider while planning your presentation:
Now that you have come up with an invention to help slow down and/or stop destructive forces, you have been tasked with presenting your idea to local stakeholders convincing them to use your invention in the community. With your group you will choose how to present your information and some options include writing a speech, blog post, commercial/creating a public service announcement using imovie or touchcast, a TED talk, or digital presentation. Have another idea? Ask your teacher for permission!
Questions to consider while planning your presentation:
- What will I include to convince the local stakeholders that my prototype should be a part of the community?
- What evidence can I use to support my presentation?