Lesson 10: Unconventional Materials Competition Grade Level:
Middle and High School (Adaptable)
Suggested Time: 60 minutes
Overview
Students will arrive to class with their product designs and
unconventional materials. During the first half of the class, they will
assemble their designs using the small models. Then they will show off
their product lines, Project Runway style, and judge each other’s work!
Vocabulary
- Recyclables
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Ecology
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Carbon Footprint
Objectives
- Students will practice the research, inspiration, and design process
on their own, then apply what they’ve learned in the classroom
setting.
Next Generation Science
Standards
- MS-PS-1, MS-PS-4. Developing and Using Models.
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MS-PS1-3. Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information.
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ETS1.A, B, and C. Defining and Delimiting Design Problems, Developing
Possible Solutions, and Optimizing the Design Solution.
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ESS3.C. Human Impacts on Earth Systems.
Required Project
Materials
- Certificates of completion or badges, to be distributed to designers
at the end of the course.
Multimedia Resources
Optional Multimedia
Resources
Before the Lesson/ Background
Information
- Set up the class for a “Project Runway” style competition.
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Provide some “unconventional materials”—such as bubble wrap,
aluminum foil, etc.—so that students may use them to supplement
their own materials or to build accessories.
The Lesson
Part 1: Working with Unconventional Materials (30
mins)
- After checking in homework and materials, host a brief discussion
about the importance of using ecologically friendly materials.
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Let the students begin work on putting together their outfits.
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Remind the students to create an entire product line, including any
accessories.
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Students should also think about how to express their vision to the
rest of the class. What makes them unique as designers?
Part 2: Fashion Show (30
mins)
- Each student will present their final products by having their models
“walk” down the runway!
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Afterwards, the student should answer any questions posed by other
students in the class.
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Students should evaluate each product line as presented and offer
constructive comments.
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At the end of the fashion show, pass out certificates of completion!