Tuesday, May 17, 2016

PROJECT DETAILS: Sparking Change at AISB



The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.
-Ferdinand Foch


A spark has great potential to make a change.  Your challenge in our last project of the year is to spark a change at our school...with an idea.  


This year we explored matter and energy in various ways.  In this project you are challenged identify and help to solve a problem by considering how our school uses energy.


The driving question for this project is:


How might we change actions, systems, or objects
in our school to reduce the amount of energy
that we consume in one year?


You will create a proposal of an idea related to this question that will be presented to a principal, school business director, school director, or school board member at our school.  Your finished project must include, but is not limited to:


  1. A conceptual model of idea - This could be in the form of physical models, labeled diagrams or detailed drawings.
  2. A written proposal to give to your audience on the day of the project.  Using your best persuasive writing and mathematical problem solving skills the group must complete a written proposal that:
    1. outlines the need for the solution
    2. explains the solution (should include models)
    3. outlines the costs and benefits of the solution showing essential mathematical models that prove the validity of your idea
  3. Well-planned and rehearsed presentation 5-7 minutes in length that includes all group members in some way.


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