Geometry Home Building Project
Thinking and Problem Solving 21st Century Skill
In Geometry class we are in the middle of very unique project where we actually build a home. For this project you are required to create a company which will create then sell a house. You have to actually build a realistic popsicle stick house that will be highly inspected and checked for any minor (or major) errors. During the span of the project we have to figure out all the little details about construction and management so the project is as realistic as possible. These details include contracts, checks, etc. At the end of our creation we will be presenting a slideshow then actually try "selling" our homes to volunteers who come to class. This project is a great example of thinking and problem solving skills in a project where you have to do this to make things work.
For this project you have to be extremely precise in everything you do. If you make a small mistake the "inspector" will crack down on you and you will have to work through the problem. For example, we had a small measurement error on our floor plans that basically threw everything else off. We had to work through this with a lot 0f brainstorming and complex thinking. After a lot of problem solving we were able to get past it and we passed the inspection. All of this from one off measurement. Obviously this represents the thinking and problem solving 21st century skill.
The project is not all the way finished but i'm all ready exited about what I have done and whats to come. This project has also taught me things you wouldn't normally learn in school. I learned how to properly write a check and I learned about loan agreements and other things that seem important to my future. Thats why this assignment represents the thinking a problem solving skill and why I think it is a good work example.
For this project you have to be extremely precise in everything you do. If you make a small mistake the "inspector" will crack down on you and you will have to work through the problem. For example, we had a small measurement error on our floor plans that basically threw everything else off. We had to work through this with a lot 0f brainstorming and complex thinking. After a lot of problem solving we were able to get past it and we passed the inspection. All of this from one off measurement. Obviously this represents the thinking and problem solving 21st century skill.
The project is not all the way finished but i'm all ready exited about what I have done and whats to come. This project has also taught me things you wouldn't normally learn in school. I learned how to properly write a check and I learned about loan agreements and other things that seem important to my future. Thats why this assignment represents the thinking a problem solving skill and why I think it is a good work example.