Past Design Challenges
2021 Student Challenge
The Campbell Union School District celebrated its 100th Anniversary in 2021! Through the engineering and design thinking process, we honored our Past, celebrated our Present, and designed for our Future!
We partnered with the Campbell Historical Museum to have students design a Centennial exhibit. This is the first time the museum has created an exhibit featuring elementary and middle school students!
Each month, our Wonder Wednesday program facilitated students through an important part of the design process. View recordings of our year-long Wonder Wednesday journey here: bit.ly/cusdwonderwednesday and additional stories from our community members.
Teacher Resources: Engineering Design Teacher Guide, Engineering Design Teaching Slides, Museum Design Slide Deck 1, Museum Design Slide Deck 2, Museum Design Slide Deck 3.
2020 Design Challenge
How might we transform our learning spaces?
How might you design your own learning space?
In Fall 2020, we started the school year in distance learning. Through the engineering and design thinking process, we empowered students to transform their learning space to best meet their individual needs!
Teachers order their challenge materials here - we checked with Synopsis and they support the use of their "Science Project" materials being used for our design challenge!
Students can start observing and taking notes on their current learning space or a family member's space. What helps you learn? What bugs you? Jamboard Example
Google Slides or Seesaw Lesson options are available for ready-to-go distance learning!
2019 Design Challenge
How Might We Re-Imagine The Library Experience?
The Campbell Library is looking for new ways to engage our elementary and middle school students. Through the engineering and design thinking process, the library is hoping to gather student input and ideas that will help them redesign their services, programming, and spaces.
Campbell Library Video (Master).movHere are some specific needs that have been identified for the Campbell Library:
How might the Campbell Library better accommodate the different noise levels?
As you hear from different library users, you may discover some new needs: How might we.....?
You can also interview your classmates and other people at school to learn more about their library experiences.
Teacher Resources: Engineering Design Teacher Guide, Engineering Design Teaching Slides, Design Thinking Teaching Slides
Meet some Campbell Library users and hear their stories!
Library Interview 1 (Master).movInterview 1
Library Interview 2 (Master).movInterview 2
Library Interview 4 (1).movInterview 3
Library Interview 5.movInterview 4
Past Design Challenge
How Can We Reduce the Effects of Flooding From Clogged Storm Drains?
Problem: Leaves, dirt, and trash are clogging storm drains and causing flooding in our streets when it rains.
Challenge: Design a device that will reduce flooding due to clogged storm drains.
