Grade 1 Toy Design
We met with the Grade 1 teachers to discuss the expectations, big ideas and learning goals in the Grade 1 curriculum.
We met with the Grade 1 teachers to discuss the expectations, big ideas and learning goals in the Grade 1 curriculum.
Students spoke with their teachers in class about their observations about toys.
Students spoke with their teachers in class about their observations about toys.
Look, Listen, & Learn of the LAUNCH cycle
Back in the LLC, We co-constructed the Success Criteria with students and had them ask questions about toys. Based on their questions we designed a graphic organizer for them to fill out. They collaborated with their group members to answer their questions.
Back in the LLC, We co-constructed the Success Criteria with students and had them ask questions about toys. Based on their questions we designed a graphic organizer for them to fill out. They collaborated with their group members to answer their questions.
Ask Tons of Questions & Understand the Process stages of the LAUNCH cycle
Students worked with their partners to plan their toy design.
Students worked with their partners to plan their toy design.
Navigate Ideas stage of the LAUNCH Cycle
After their plan was finished, they started building and making adjustments throughout the process.
After their plan was finished, they started building and making adjustments throughout the process.
Create a Prototype & Highlight and Fix stages of the LAUNCH Cycle
When their toys were built, they shared them in class and did their reflections in the LLC based on their success criteria
When their toys were built, they shared them in class and did their reflections in the LLC based on their success criteria
Then we recorded the student reflections on Seesaw.
Then we recorded the student reflections on Seesaw.
What materials did you use? What energy does your toy use? What worked well? Would you change anything?
What materials did you use? What energy does your toy use? What worked well? Would you change anything?
