Establish a classroom atmosphere that celebrates the sharing of learning. Have opportunity for students to practice new learnings. Make student learning available to the larger community, i.e. books students write are shared with other classes, students report in school paper, student work is displayed at school, etc.

Finished design formulations

Objective: To formulate ideas for the creation of a sketch of a house in which the student would like to live.

Activity: 1. Students will discuss their needs and wishes concerning a house design. 2. Students will sketch their ideas for their dream house onto paper. 3. Those students wishing to develop a three-dimensional model of their house may do so.

Assessment: Students complete a sketch of a house in which they would like to live.