Unit 2: Structures in Nature & Traditional Shelter
Unit 3: Water & Weather Solutions
Unit 4: Thermoregulation & Natural Insulation
Spring Semester
Nature-Inspired Design & Eco Solutions
Unit 5: Movement & Efficiency in Nature
Unit 6: Natural Adhesives & Biodegradable Textures
Unit 7: Ecosystem Design & Closed-Loop Systems
Unit 8: Final Challenge – Biomimetic Product or System Build
Fall Semester
Formative Assessments: One per unit, totalling 4 per semester. Based on weekly classwork, completed packets, and reflection activities. Each worth up to 100 points (25 points per week of each unit).
Summative Assessments: One after every two units, totalling 2 per semester. Multi-unit projects or tests to evaluate deeper understanding and design applications.
Final Showcase: End-of-semester gallery walk featuring student projects.
Spring Semester
Formative Assessments: One per unit, totalling 4 per semester. Based on weekly classwork, completed packets, and reflection activities. Each worth up to 100 points (25 points per week).
Summative Assessments: One after every two units, totalling 2 per semester. Unit-based projects or tests to evaluate deeper understanding and design applications.
Final Showcase: Presentation or team pitch of sustainable invention.
Class packets and presentations posted Monthly on School Mind
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide for connecting classwork to real-world problems
Materials donation list for reused supplies (cardboard, plastic containers, string, etc.)
Optional extension challenges for at-home design exploration
Direct communication via email or School Mind for questions or missed work
