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I currently teach middle school science and math at the Laguna Blanca school in scenic Santa Barbara. I previously taught at the American Nicaraguan School in Managua, where I developed curriculum and taught physics, conceptual physics and earth ...

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Open Architecture Challenge

Open Architecture Challenge

You know what makes a classroom work. We're inviting your class to design the classroom of the future.

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Teach science, math, and art with your school building!
This curriculum is for teachers who are interested in introducing architecture and design to their science, art, or math class. The curriculum includes lesson plans that will introduce architecture, responsible (socially and ecologically) design, 3-D computer modeling tools used for graphic representation and physical modeling using recycled materials.

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Get your school involved and make your voice heard!
As a companion to the curriculum,
Architecture for Humanity is hosting a design competition which will tackle the health, environmental and performance concerns associated with today's classroom. The 2009 Open Architecture Challenge invites you to partner with architects in your community to design better, greener classroom for our schools.

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Recent Group Activity

Aug-31-2009 - 06:53 PM PDT Curriculum resource edited – "Sustainable Building_Workshops" by FileChecker2 FileChecker2
Aug-31-2009 - 06:53 PM PDT Curriculum resource edited – "Sun_Workshops" by FileChecker2 FileChecker2
Aug-31-2009 - 06:53 PM PDT Curriculum resource edited – "Structure" by FileChecker2 FileChecker2
Aug-31-2009 - 06:48 PM PDT Curriculum resource edited – "Environmental Health_Workshops" by FileChecker2 FileChecker2
Aug-31-2009 - 06:48 PM PDT Curriculum resource edited – "Making Models_Workshop" by FileChecker2 FileChecker2

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Membership Policy: Open Membership - Any Curriki member can join without approval or invitation.
Default License Policy: Curriki License (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
Language: English
Default Access Privileges: Public - Anyone can view group content; any Curriki member can edit it.
Creation Date: Sep-23-2008
Web Address: http://OpenArchitectureChallenge.groups.curriki.org
Subject(s): Educational Level(s):
Subject Index > Arts > Architecture
Subject Index > Arts > Careers
Subject Index > Career & Technical Education > Careers
Subject Index > Career & Technical Education > Technology
Subject Index > Science > Ecology
Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18

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