Spinozzi's Woodshop · Unit 1Week 6Mon, Dec 7 to Sun, Dec 13
Track C: a class or co-op block. Dates are suggestions. Sessions keep their order.
Capstone: The Birdhouse Design Challenge
45 to 60 minutesFinish the builds. Test each one with Mia's checklist (printable 7). Write Back and Job Done on the shared screen. Certificates.
Gather
An empty cereal box or any small box, thin cardboard, tape, kid scissors if you say yes, a pencil or a straw, dry cereal, crayons or markers, paper and a pencil
Set up
Decide about cutting. Read "Can I cut today?" Print Mia's checklist, the plan sheet and the build card. Prep: 10 to 15 minutes.
Hands-on cards
- Level 1: Draw your build plan (about 10 to 15 minutes)
- Level 2: Build your birdhouse (20 to 40 minutes)
Printable 2: The Four Steps card; Printable 7: Mia's birdhouse checklist; Printable 8: My birdhouse build plan; Printable 9: Can I cut today?; Printable 10: Birdhouse build card; Printable 13: My Problem Solver rubric; Printable 15: Problem Solver certificate
What to watch
- The kid makes a plan before building: a checklist, and a drawing with labels.
- The kid follows a build card's steps in order, or draws the build.
- The kid checks a build against the checklist, honestly, and names one change.
Safety rows
| Tool or material | Who is beside the kid | Check first | The adult does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardboard box and thin card | A parent or teacher | Thin card for the kid; anything thick is the adult's to cut | Cuts anything thick |
| Kid scissors | A parent or teacher decides, every time | The yes, then Mia's three rules | Decides; starts the round door; cuts anything thick; or does all the cutting |
| Tape | Anyone | ||
| Pencil or straw (the perch) | Anyone | ||
| Dry cereal (pretend seed) | A parent or teacher | Any dry cereal from home | In a class, checks for food allergies first |
Notes