Mai Lesson
Design Your Sustainable Micro-Community
Social Studies · 30 min · Ages 16-18 · High school · Your child and Mai
This lesson challenges students to apply principles of sustainable design by creating a physical model of a micro-community. Learners will explore critical social, economic, and environmental factors that shape livable urban spaces, fostering critical thinking about our shared future.
What your child gets out of it
- Analyze key principles of sustainable urban design and community planning.
- Apply design principles to create a functional and environmentally conscious micro-community model.
- Evaluate trade-offs and potential impacts of design choices on community well-being and the environment.
What you need
- Cardboard — Old boxes work great for building!
- Scissors — Adult supervision needed for safety.
- Tape Or Glue (or Glue Stick, Hot Glue Gun)
- Markers (or Colored Pencils, Crayons)
- Paper — For sketching ideas before building.
- Pencil — For sketching ideas before building. (or Pen)
How it runs
- Introduction · 5 min
- Explore & Plan · 8 min
- Discussion · 6 min
- Activity · 9 min
- Summary · 2 min
Why it matters
Urban planners and policymakers use these very principles to design the cities and towns we live in, making decisions that affect millions of lives and the environment.
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