EID Grade 11

Overview: Students worked collaboratively to create solutions that will help progress the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development goals. They used the design process to research, sketch, and create 3D printed/laser cut prototypes that are scaled versions of products they could bring to life as seniors.

Project Initiation: Students were introduced the United Nations' goals and immediately put into collaboration groups to complete a design challenge by creating a design that would help our Kearny campus be sustainable, whether that was in terms of energy, water, waste, or community. Groups toured the unused areas of campus and brainstormed ideas to raise awareness about sustainability. Students gathered inspiration by touring the SD Zoo and interviewing staff about the Zoo's contribution to the sustainable goals.

Project Exploration and Development: In their English class, students created research charts regarding the U.N.'s goals in their initial steps of the project. In their Chemistry class, they also learned about the chemical compounds of materials that could be used to create projects and how nanotechnology could be used to innovate their designs. Students then created 3D models on professional computer-aided design software in their Engineering/Manufacturing class. They used those models to 3D print or laser cut parts to assemble a prototype. Lastly, students created a professional presentation to showcase their team's design process from beginning to end in their English class again. These final presentations will have students start with their research and discuss each step, including field trips and reflection.

Project Revision and Exhibition: Students always have opportunities to revise their work as it is an emphasized step in the design process. As engineering and manufacturing students, they know that revision is part of the testing phase, which may require changes for improvement. The same concept applies to all their work that they turn in for all their classes. Students are expected to present their learning in a professional made slideshow and give a formal presentation to staff members and administration on campus.

Teachers and Subjects: Kira Matsuo - English, Eileen Huffer-Ege - Chemistry, Dionicio Riego de Dios - Computer Integrated Manufacturing