EPB Holiday Windows Project

Project Events

Kickoff

There is no separate kickoff event for the 2nd quarter. Teams will begin working with EPB to construct the holiday window. See details below to schedule your work times.

The Big Reveal - Optional But Really Awesome Event!

Mark your calendars for the Big Reveal Event when EPB unveils the holiday windows for the entire city! Attendance is optional but I hope you’ll plan to attend and invite your family and friends to see what you helped make!

Date/Time: Wednesday, November 28, 2020 / 5:00 PM Sharp!

Location: EPB Downtown Headquarters

10 W M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Free parking in the EPB parking garage (located on 10th Street side of the building)

Final Presentation - All Teams

Date/Time: TBD

Location: FabLab

DO NOW

  1. Review the instructions for using SignUp.com below.

  2. Log onto SignUp.com and sign up for the "Final Presentation" scheduled for October 4th at 2:30 PM

  3. Review the EPB shift schedule and select one shift during the first week between Wednesday, October 16th through Tuesday, October 22nd

  4. Optional: You may sign up for your future shifts now or wait until to sign up at least one week in advance.

Instructions for SignUp.com

Sign up for 3-hour shifts at this website: https://signup.com/go/GOLgWGL

  • We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps.

  • Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

  • 1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/GOLgWGL

  • 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

  • 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.

  • Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Project List

UPDATE: Tracking Project Status on Trello Board at: https://trello.com/b/K9DQp7EC/signature-items-by-stem-students

  • Teams will work on projects in the FabLab during their STEM III classes.

  • Design files are saved on the FabLab Team Drive in the EPB Holiday Windows Build Phase Project Folder.

Map of EPB Warehouse Building Location

The EPB warehouse building is where you will work with EPB to build the holiday window displays.

Directions: For mapping purposes, use 1105 E 10th St as the building address. For your convenience please enter the complex from 10th and Central Ave which will be closest to the building across the road from the fraternity/sorority houses.

Note: In the event the E 10th St gate is not open, you may also enter and exit the operations center at 1350 E 8th St.

Directions to EPB Operations Center from entrance at 1350 E. 8th Street

Directions to EPB Operations Building.pdf

Sponsor Info and Student Teams

Angela Love, EPB Holiday Windows Project Lead - lovear@epb.net

Project Leads:

Market Street: Windows 1, 2, 3

Broad Street: Windows 5, 6, 7

Unit Plan

EPB Holiday Windows Build Project 2019 - Unit Plan

PBL Pacing Guide

EPB Holiday Windows Build Phase 2019 - PBL Pacing Guide

Project Rubric

EPB Holiday Window Build Phase 2019 - Project Rubric

Additional Project Information

Lessons Learned Template

Instructions:

  • Each team should copy this template to your shared folder

  • Review the example lessons learned in the document

  • Review the lessons learned from past years (see the database posted below)

  • Add your own lessons learned through the course of the build phase

EPB Holiday Window Lessons Learned Template

EPB Holiday Windows Lesson Learned Database

EPB Holiday Windows Lesson Learned Database

Accessing the EPB Holiday Windows Work Schedule

It's build time! EPB is ready to get to work to make the holiday window displays a reality with your help. Please read these special instructions carefully and contact me if you have any questions.

SignUp.Com Instructions

Sign up for 3-hour shifts at this website: https://signup.com/go/GOLgWGL

View Shift Schedule on Google Calendar

Follow these steps to view the signups in Google Calendar:

  1. Open Google Calendar in the web browser (not the Google Calendar app)

  2. On the left side, find "Other calendars" and click the down arrow .

  3. Select Add by URL.

  4. Enter this URL address in the field provided; https://signup.com/go/GOLgWGL

  5. Click Add calendar. The calendar will appear on the left side under "Other calendars."

Attendance and Unexcused Absences

  • It's very important to attend your scheduled work time. Mrs. Love depends on you being there for the times you sign up for. If you must modify your schedule after you sign up, please email Mrs. Love at lovear@epb.net and Mr. Kranz at kranz_k@hcde.org.

  • Failure to attend your scheduled work time will count as a missed meeting with a PBL sponsor and treated accordingly per the intervention chart.

STEM Student Commitment Expectations (as stated in the commitment form submitted by each team)

  1. Arrange transportation to and from the EPB Operations Building.

  2. Work a minimum of 3 hours per week between Oct 17th and Nov 17th.

  3. Use the EPB STEM School volunteer signup website to sign up for work times.

  4. Give sufficient notice to Mr. Kranz and the EPB Project Sponsor of any changes to your schedule.

  5. Arrive on time and work as part of the EPB team on the project.