DIY Dog Delights: Craft, Cook & Create
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DIY Dog Delights: Craft, Cook & Create

Grade 5EnglishMathArt8 days
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In the 'DIY Dog Delights: Craft, Cook & Create' project, fifth-grade students integrate English, math, and art to explore creating tie blankets, dog treats, and dog-themed artwork and stories. Through hands-on activities involving the metric system and fractions, they gain practical skills in measurement conversion and use of fractions in cooking. Students enhance their narrative writing by crafting dog stories and applying artistic techniques to produce expressive artworks. The project is anchored by real-world connections like visiting a dog shelter and engaging with canine experts, which inspire students to apply learned concepts creatively and thoughtfully.
MeasurementFractionsNarrative WritingArtistic TechniquesDog TreatsTie BlanketsCreative Expression
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can understanding measurements, fractions, and artistic techniques help us in designing and creating tie blankets, dog treats, and dog-themed art and stories?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can I create a tie blanket with accurate measurements using the metric system?
  • What fractions can I use to divide ingredients when making dog treats?
  • How do I write and illustrate a story about dogs that is engaging and informative?
  • What artistic techniques can be used to create visually appealing dog-themed art?
  • How does understanding measurements and fractions enhance my ability to create various projects?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to convert between different metric units to create accurately sized tie blankets.
  • Students will learn to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators for dividing ingredients in dog treat recipes.
  • Students will develop the ability to write narratives with clear sequences, engaging details, and dialogue through creating dog stories.
  • Students will explore artistic techniques to produce visually appealing and expressive dog-themed artwork.
  • Students will synthesize understanding of measurements and fractions in multi-step projects, enhancing their overall problem-solving abilities.

Common Core Standards for Mathematics

5.MD.A.1
Primary
Convert among different-sized standard measurement units within a given measurement system (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step real world problems.Reason: Converting measurements will be crucial in designing the tie blankets accurately using the metric system.
5.NF.A.1
Primary
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators.Reason: Understanding and applying fractions is fundamental when dividing ingredients for making dog treats.

Common Core Standards for English Language Arts

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3
Primary
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.Reason: Writing and illustrating stories about dogs aligns directly with this standard.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2
Secondary
Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text.Reason: Creating summaries is necessary when constructing narratives and ensuring coherent storytelling.

National Core Arts Standards

Anchor Standard #2
Primary
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.Reason: Organizing and developing artistic ideas is essential for creating dog-themed art and using artistic techniques.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Dog Shelter Visit

Students will kick off the project by visiting a local dog shelter, where they will learn about the different needs of the dogs. They'll interact with the animals, talk to volunteers, and jot down observations, inspiring ideas for creating blankets, treats, and stories.

Guest Speaker: Canine Expert

A canine expert visits the classroom to discuss the types of blankets and treats that are beneficial to dogs, sparking curiosity about how various textures, measurements, and ingredients impact dog comfort and health.

DIY Dog Treat Kitchen

Set up a DIY dog treat kitchen where students experiment with different recipes and measurements to create healthy snacks for dogs, fostering skills in fractions and metric systems while appreciating cultural food preferences.

Artistic Storytelling Workshop

Conduct an artistic storytelling workshop where students use art to express their narratives about dogs they've researched or interacted with, allowing them to merge visual art techniques with descriptive writing and measurement-related challenges.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Blanket Blueprinting Bonanza

Students will design a blueprint for their tie blankets using the metric system, ensuring accurate measurements by converting units as needed.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Begin by researching different blanket sizes and select a preferred size for your design.
2. Convert the measurements of your selected blanket size from meters to centimeters.
3. Draft a blueprint of your blanket with precise measurements on graph paper.
4. Double-check your measurements to ensure accuracy and prepare to share with the class.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed blueprint of a tie blanket with metric conversions and measurements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with 5.MD.A.1 by focusing on converting measurement units within the metric system.
Activity 2

Fractional Feast for Fido

Engage students in dividing ingredients into fractions to create healthy dog treats, emphasizing understanding and application of fractions.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research and select a simple dog treat recipe.
2. Identify all the ingredients needed and their quantities in the recipe.
3. Practice converting whole ingredient quantities into fractional components.
4. Prepare the treat using your fractional measurements, ensuring accuracy.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA batch of homemade dog treats prepared using fractional measurements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports 5.NF.A.1 by having students add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Activity 3

Paws and Prose: Creative Canine Narratives

Students write and illustrate a narrative story inspired by their experience at the dog shelter, focusing on developing technique, details, and sequence.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Recall your experiences and observations from the dog shelter visit.
2. Plan your narrative’s sequence with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
3. Draft your story, incorporating descriptive details and engaging dialogue.
4. Illustrate key scenes or characters to complement your narrative.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA written and illustrated story about a dog, showcasing narrative techniques and descriptive details.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCorresponds with CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3 for writing narratives and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2 for summarizing themes and narratives.
Activity 4

Artistic Anatomy of a Canine

Explore artistic techniques by creating a dog-themed art piece, learning to develop and organize artistic ideas.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Brainstorm a concept for your dog-themed art piece.
2. Sketch initial designs and choose your medium.
3. Create your artwork, focusing on technique and expression.
4. Reflect on your artistic process and share your work with peers.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn expressive dog-themed artwork crafted using chosen techniques and mediums.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with Anchor Standard #2 for organizing and developing artistic ideas.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Creative Canine Creations Rubric

Category 1

Measurement and Fractions

Assesses students' ability to convert measurements and manipulate fractions for practical applications.
Criterion 1

Measurement Conversion

Evaluates the accuracy and understanding of metric conversions for the crafting of tie blankets.

Exemplary
4 Points

Displays exact conversions with complete accuracy and demonstrates understanding by explaining the process effectively to peers.

Proficient
3 Points

Accurately converts measurements with minor errors, showing clear understanding of the process.

Developing
2 Points

Converts measurements with frequent errors and demonstrates a partial understanding of conversion processes.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to convert measurements accurately and shows minimal understanding of metric conversions.

Criterion 2

Fraction Application

Assesses ability to apply and manipulate fractions when preparing dog treat recipes.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates precise use of fractions, illustrating complete understanding and explaining application in recipe context.

Proficient
3 Points

Effectively uses fractions with occasional inaccuracies and shows a strong grasp of the concept.

Developing
2 Points

Uses fractions with notable errors, indicating an emerging understanding of their applications.

Beginning
1 Points

Rarely uses fractions correctly and has limited understanding of their application in recipes.

Category 2

Narrative Writing and Artistry

Evaluates narrative writing skills, including storytelling and artistic expression through illustration.
Criterion 1

Narrative Development

Measures the ability to construct a coherent and engaging narrative sequence with descriptive details.

Exemplary
4 Points

Crafts compelling stories with rich detail, vivid dialogue, and a flawless narrative sequence.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops clear and engaging stories with effective use of dialogue and narrative structure.

Developing
2 Points

Creates basic stories with essential elements but lacks depth and coherence in narrative structure.

Beginning
1 Points

Produces disjointed narratives with minimal details and unclear sequencing.

Criterion 2

Artistic Expression

Assesses creativity and technique in producing dog-themed artwork.

Exemplary
4 Points

Shows exceptional creativity and mastery of techniques, producing highly expressive artwork.

Proficient
3 Points

Displays clear creativity and solid technique, resulting in effectively expressive artwork.

Developing
2 Points

Presents artwork with some creativity and basic technique, showing potential for improvement.

Beginning
1 Points

Creates art with limited creativity and technique, needing substantial development.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

How did understanding the metric system and measurement conversions enhance your ability to design your tie blanket?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about using fractions in practical applications like baking or cooking after participating in the Fractional Feast for Fido activity?

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Question 3

What new skills or insights did you gain from writing and illustrating your Creative Canine Narrative, and how might these skills be applicable in other areas of study or life?

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Question 4

Which artistic techniques did you find most effective in creating your dog-themed art piece, and why?

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Question 5

Out of the entry events (Dog Shelter Visit, Guest Speaker, DIY Dog Treat Kitchen, Artistic Storytelling Workshop), which one inspired you the most and why?

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Dog Shelter Visit
Guest Speaker: Canine Expert
DIY Dog Treat Kitchen
Artistic Storytelling Workshop