And the “I Built…” fun continues with “If I Built a School” by Chris Van Dusen – 14 page, Lesson Plan;
This lesson cuts across language arts, architectural design, & mapping skills curricula. While studying “If I Built a School” story, students are introduced to the architectural design of Bjarke Ingles Group, a renowned Danish architectural company that recently built their first public school in Arlington, Virginia. Students can see real-life examples of emerging building concepts and elements; optimization of light, color, space in school design/ building. Van Dusen does a fine job using imagination to create more fun and engaging learning space, and Bjarke Ingles takes students into the real world with his amazing designs that incorporate ski slopes and rooftop gardens in structures that serve a variety of purposes from public housing to bank building and schools.
“The greatest scientists are artists as well. Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination circles the world.
– Albert Einstein
Since its arrival, teachers across the country have been using “If I Built A School” during the first week of school. This text allows for creativity, reasoning, and imagination to take place… and it creates a perfect opportunity to get to know our students.
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To purchase “If I Built a School Lesson Plan”, click HERE.
This resource is great for:
- Developing growth mindset
- Teaching STEM mindset and skills
- Guided Reading
- Literacy centers
- Independent work
- Distance learning, eLearning
- At home learning, homework
- Language skill practice and development
- Assessment
Mrs. Lena, M.Ed.
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Mrs. Lena, M.Ed.
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