The Challenge
Who: 9th to 12th grade boys and girls in a Geometry class
What: Student teams collaborate to develop the next BIG thing and present their product to a panel of potential investors
Where: Student-centered atmosphere affording student inquiry
When: 2 week duration
Why: Increase student engagement, make connections between nanotechnology and geometry, and present content in an authentic, real-world application
How: Activities within this PBL click here
The challenge will include an introduction to the driving question and problem, a description of the form that the student work might take, and guidance for the final sales pitch. Over the course of the challenge, teams of students will be asked to investigate the question “How small is too small when designing the next BIG thing?” by conducting various forms of research and ultimately designing a technological device. The challenge will conclude with a sales pitch competition, in which each group of students will present their device concept to potential investors (their peers and a panel of experts).
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What: Student teams collaborate to develop the next BIG thing and present their product to a panel of potential investors
Where: Student-centered atmosphere affording student inquiry
When: 2 week duration
Why: Increase student engagement, make connections between nanotechnology and geometry, and present content in an authentic, real-world application
How: Activities within this PBL click here
The challenge will include an introduction to the driving question and problem, a description of the form that the student work might take, and guidance for the final sales pitch. Over the course of the challenge, teams of students will be asked to investigate the question “How small is too small when designing the next BIG thing?” by conducting various forms of research and ultimately designing a technological device. The challenge will conclude with a sales pitch competition, in which each group of students will present their device concept to potential investors (their peers and a panel of experts).
To view the all documents that are used within this unit, click here.