Minecraft Tiny Homes Quiz and Flashcards

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What was the purpose of using Minecraft in the project?

To allow students to explore their creativity (correct)

To teach students about persuasive writing

To teach students about budgeting

To teach students about square footage

What did students do after generating 'need to know' questions for potential clients?

They explored area and perimeter with Cheez-Its

They built a tiny house for their family

They refined their designs based on feedback from peers (correct)

They presented their models to their peers

What subjects were integrated into the project sustaining their inquiry process?

English and Social Studies

English and Math (correct)

Math and Art

Math and Science

What protocol was used to observe interaction between the presenter and the audience?

Fishbowl protocol Signup and view all the answers

What skills did the project aim to develop in students?

Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the project?

The boom in tiny homes due to population growth Signup and view all the answers

What was the final presentation of the project?

A combination of blueprints, layout, budget, and opinion paragraphs Signup and view all the answers

What did students do during math rotations?

They explored area and perimeter with Cheez-Its Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Tiny Houses Project?

To give students an authentic experience of designing and building a home for a real client Signup and view all the answers

What subject areas are integrated into the Tiny Houses Project?

English and Social Studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Minecraft in the project?

To allow students to freely build a house for their family and explore their creativity Signup and view all the answers

What is the fishbowl protocol used for in the project?

To observe interaction between the presenter and the audience and model behavior for future presentations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Cheez-Its activity in the project?

To understand square footage Signup and view all the answers

What is the final presentation of the Tiny Houses Project?

Sharing blueprints, layout, budget, and opinion paragraphs Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the Tiny Houses Project?

The boom in tiny homes due to population growth, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability Signup and view all the answers

What are the skills developed through the Tiny Houses Project?

Creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Designing Tiny Houses Project for Students

The project involves designing and building tiny houses for clients, taking into consideration budget, location, and personal preferences.
Minecraft was used as an entry event to allow students to freely build a house for their family and explore their creativity.
Students generated "need to know" questions to ask potential clients, such as the size of the family and the budget.
The project integrates opinion writing, reading of informational texts, and vocabulary building into daily English language arts rotations.
Math rotations include working with the teacher, technology, and partners to explore area and perimeter, and using Cheez-Its as a hands-on activity to understand square footage.
Students presented their models and blueprints to their peers for feedback and refined their designs accordingly.
The fishbowl protocol was used to observe interaction between the presenter and the audience and model behavior for future presentations.
Students practiced presenting their work, including eye contact, confidence, posture, and volume of voice.
The final presentation involved sharing blueprints, layout, budget, and opinion paragraphs to persuade the client to purchase their home.
The project aimed to give students an authentic experience of designing and building a home for a real client.
The project also aimed to develop skills in creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
The project was inspired by the boom in tiny homes due to population growth, cost efficiency, and environmental sustainability.

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Test your knowledge on designing tiny houses with this quiz! From budgeting to location, and personal preferences to square footage, this quiz covers the essential elements of designing and building tiny homes. Explore your creativity and critical thinking skills as you answer questions on integrating English language arts and math, presenting models and blueprints, and persuading clients to purchase your home. This quiz is perfect for students interested in architecture, design, and sustainability. Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and become a tiny house