Students learn to draw three-dimensionally, design a blueprint, and create a model/prototype in order to solve a human-impact problem using inspiration from a chosen animal part. This project was developed to help the classroom teachers successfully teach the Engineering Design unit as well as a way to successfully incorporate the development of fine motor skills, problem/solution, critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence building.
Standards
CCSS English Language Arts
WS 1.1 WS 1.2, WS 2.1, WS 2.2, WS 4, SL 1.1, SL 2, SL 4, SL 5, SL 2.1a-c, SL 2a, SL 3, SL 4a, SL 5, SL 6
NGSS Science
K-2-ETS1, K-2-ETS1-1, K-2-ETS1-2, ETS1.A
CCSS Math
2.G.1.2
CA Arts Standards
2.VA:Cr1.1, 1.VA:Cr1.2, 2.VA:Cr1.2, 2.VA:Cr2.1, 2.VA:Cr2.2, 2.VA:Cr2.3, 2.VA:Cr3
