Spatial Reasoning & Cross-Curricular
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1. 3D Model Design
Student-Facing Task:
“Build a model of a famous building using only shapes (paper, blocks, or digital). Calculate surface area or volume.”
Teacher-Facing Task:
Skills: Geometry, modeling.
DOK: 4 (Application, synthesis).
Tips: Scaffold surface area formulas.
2. Escape Room Creator
Student-Facing Task:
“Design your own escape room with at least 3 puzzles (math, reading, or logic). Write clear instructions and answers.”
Teacher-Facing Task:
Skills: Logic, sequencing, problem design.
DOK: 4 (Create).
Tips: Encourage simple materials. Trade escape rooms among groups.
3. Mystery Builder
Student-Facing Task:
“Create a coded message or puzzle. Use math or reading clues to hide the solution. Challenge a classmate to solve it.”
Teacher-Facing Task:
Skills: Encoding, problem-solving.
DOK: 4 (Create).
Tips: Provide examples of simple ciphers or riddles.
4. Map-Maker’s Task
Student-Facing Task:
“Draw a map of a fictional place. Include a scale, compass rose, and at least 5 landmarks. Write directions using the map.”
Teacher-Facing Task:
Skills: Geography, spatial reasoning, math scale.
DOK: 3 (Application).
Tips: Use familiar stories (Harry Potter, I Survived) for settings.
5. STEM Invention Journal
Student-Facing Task:
“Think of a real-world problem (like food waste). Design an invention that could solve it. Draw and label your idea, then explain how it would work using math or science.”
Teacher-Facing Task:
Skills: Engineering design, real-world application.
DOK: 4 (Extended reasoning).
Tips: Use design-thinking steps (problem, brainstorm, prototype, reflect).
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