Most of the kids found the building process very hard. I explained that it was our pre-assessment, so there is a lot of space for growth within the unit.
Our next unit is an amazing one. By the end of it the kids will have built a structure that includes evidence of technological innovation with a blend of social needs and a touch of beliefs and values. It may sound complicated but by the end of it, it will make perfect sense. To start the unit off we looked at a variety of images and completed an 'I see, I think, I wonder, What makes me say that' chart. Please see the picture below. The idea was to get them to make connections between old architecture and more modern structures. As well as the role of an architect, talking with clients as well as builders. We also looked at which of the attributes of a global citizen can we transfer to the attributes of an architect. After that I asked them to design a building or a structure that has evidence of global citizenship. Most made the environmentally friendly link which is a great connection but some went deeper and connected things like access to health and education.
Next we will investigate how architecture have developed over time and what invention happened to allow structures to get bigger and more complicated. Like I said, this is a great unit! I really want them to think like an architect by the end of it. If you are an architect or you know one, please take a few minutes to sit and talk with your child about what your average day looks like. What kind of questions do you ask your clients? We will try to get an architect in to do a chat with the kids, if you are interested please let me know. |