Project Title: The Best Foundation PBL in Career Pathway Courses - Project Template Course(s): Site Layout Teacher(s): Mr. Joshua Parmley Date: Teacher(s) Email(s): Instructional Time: class period of minutes Grade Level:9-12 School: Wayne County Area Technology Center Principal: Mr. John Kinnett Project s Driving Question: What is the strongest and most economical foundation wall to construct? Project Description/Scenario: You are a Site Supervisor for Southern Tier Housing. The Wayne ATC is looking to hire you to build another storage compartment to their existing storage garage. The compartment will be 20 x20. They know what they want to do framing wise, but do not know what the best foundation would be for the addition. They do want the foundation walls 2 tall. There will be a 20 foundation wall in the back of the compartment and one on the side. Determine what type of foundation is the strongest and most economical to erect. Students will be looking into concrete poured foundations and cement block You will present findings to the Wayne County ATC. You will be required to communicate progress throughout the project. Each member must be able to document evidence of their contributions to the team and communicate as a whole throughout the project. Your team will research and find out which foundation is most suitable for this type of structure. The groups will be comparing the differences in block and concrete -analyze of pros and cons of various types of foundations and materials. -analyzing time, cost, and labor. Your report to the Wayne County ATC shall include a written report and oral presentation involving media. SREB.org 1
Career and Technical Education: Essential Standards: Site Layout and Foundations Program of Studies. 4-A Discuss basic properties of concrete B) Identify different soil conditions and the effects on footing design C) Name important structural components that can be fabricated from formwork and concrete. 21 st Century Skills Develop a proposal in which you identify the pros and cons of foundation materials and present your recommendation of the best foundation process for the project described. You will present your solution to a committee comprised of building contractors and Mr. Kinnett. Literacy: CORE STANDARDS WHST.11-12.7-conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation Math: Core Standards AA-001 Demonstrate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. AB-002 Use correct terminology Science: Other: KOSSA Standards AC-1 Utilize innovation and problem solving skills to arrive at the best solution for situation. 2
Problem-Solving/Design Process Assess Define Identify Question Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Diagnose Measure Design Hypothesize Find Research Possible Solutions Imagine Analyze Experiment Evaluate Test Deliver Implement Report Project Launch Students will be shown videos of foundations giving away due to improper installations. 3
Map of Instruction for Project Unit Problem- Solving/ Design Process Step Essential Standards What Instruction? What instruction will you provide during this phase? Student Work What will you ask students to do to demonstrate their learning? Assessment How will you assess that they have learned this skill? Formative/Summative Step 1: Define 4-A Discuss basic properties of concrete B) Identify different soil conditions and the effects on footing design Project Launch. Introduce the problem and scenario to students. Group will collectively gather information from media sources and form analysis. Formative Assessment. Students will make Pros and Cons list of their researched foundation project. Graded via Rubric. C) Name important structural components that can be fabricated from formwork and concrete. Step 2 Research Site Layout and Foundations Program of Studies. 3-C Identify and read relevant sections of the building plan Research concrete foundations and cement block Group will collectively gather information from media sources and form analysis. Formative Assessment. Students will make Pros and Cons list of their researched foundation project. Graded via Rubric. 4
4-A Discuss basic properties of concrete B) Identify different soil conditions. Step 3 Possible Solutions Imagine Kossa Standards AC-1 Instructor will assist with any questions regarding topic. Lesson overview. Materials cost to both Make a list of materials needed for each foundation and list the pricing for each material. List will be making list of materials needed along with their cost. Graded via Rubric. Step 4 Analyze Technical: Site Layout and Foundations Program of Studies. Guide students in analysis Students will estimate cost of total materials needed and make a list. Instructor will review all list and make sure it follows guidelines of rubric. 3-C sections of the building plan 4-A, B, C, CORE STANDARDS WHST.11-12.7- Program of Studies- Site Layout a) Add, subtract, multiply, and divide single-, double-, and triple-digit numbers 5
KOSSA Standards AD-1. AD-3 Core Standards CCR.11-12.1- AA-001 AB-001 AB-002 Step 5 Report Kossa Standards AC-1 Review presentation / communication skills Students will work in groups of 2 3 to present a Power Point slide show of their assigned foundation with pros and cons listed. Involving strength and materials cost. Presentation will be graded via Rubric. Final Summative Assessment(s): Final Presentation on findings. Rubric on presentation and materials. Rubrics: Answer sheets for Quiz. 6
Rubric for Pro s and Con s List. Rubric for Materials List. Rubric for Presentation PBL-in-CPC PROJECT TEMPLATE Resources: Equipment/ Technology Microsoft Office-PowerPoint; internet (price comparing); Construction Master Calculator Materials Blueprints, price lists, sketch book Human Resources Other Students; Wayne County ATC, Southern Tier Housing. 7
Project: CALENDAR OF MAJOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EACH DAY Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Review of soft skills such as communication, attitude, and professionalism. Project Launch. Introduce the problem and scenario. Review types of Lesson. Mortar Sand Mix ratios. Foundations Video Students will complete video and then take a quiz on the material covered. Week 2 Assign groups. Give each group a type of foundation to look at. They will Research concrete foundations and cement block Students will spend class time researching Students will get back into groups to discuss findings and compile a list of pro s and con s to their foundation. Questions on lesson. Reflection. Materials cost lesson. Students will make list of materials needed to erect their foundation. Students will determine cost to build their foundation. Review Presentation Skills. Lesson. What makes a proper presentation? Week 3 Student will construct a presentation about their chosen foundation with pros and cons listed. Involving strength and materials cost. Final revisions for presentation. Present to classmates. Final presentation will be made for committee. Week 4 8
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