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Sustainable Packaging Design Challenge

Grade 10EnglishOther6 days

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design and create sustainable packaging solutions for local products that consider environmental impact, consumer behavior, cultural influences, and the redesign of existing materials?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What makes packaging sustainable and what impact does it have on the environment?
How can we redesign existing packaging solutions to make them more environmentally friendly?
In what ways does the design of packaging affect consumer behavior and decision making?
How do cultural and regional contexts influence packaging design and materials?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will be able to design and propose sustainable packaging solutions that take into account environmental and cultural factors.
Students will demonstrate their ability to assess and critique the environmental impact of current packaging solutions.
Students will effectively communicate complex ideas related to packaging and sustainability through presentations and written reports.
Students will utilize problem-solving skills to innovate and redesign packaging solutions to be more sustainable.

CEFR Can do B1 level

CEFR_B1_LK1

Primary

Can show how new information is related to what peers are familiar with by asking focused questionsReason: Students will need to connect new concepts about sustainable packaging to their existing knowledge and experiences by engaging in discussions with peers, asking questions to clarify and expand their understanding.

CEFR_B1_LK2

Primary

Can explain how something works by providing examples which draw upon everyday human experiencesReason: Students must explain the concept of sustainable packaging, using examples that relate to everyday life scenarios and experiences to make the topic relatable and understandable.

CEFR_B1_AL1

Primary

Can rephrase the main point of a simple message on an everyday subject, using different words to help someone else understand itReason: The project requires students to convey their understanding of sustainable packaging concepts to different audiences, necessitating the ability to adapt language and rephrase complex ideas into simpler terms.

CEFR_B1_BC1

Secondary

Can facilitate comprehension of instructions by breaking them into short stages, saying each slowly, employing (exaggerated) prosody and gestures where necessaryReason: The project involves breaking down tasks related to packaging design into manageable parts, which aligns with the need to clearly articulate stages of work and instruction.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Mystery Box Challenge

Students receive a sealed package without knowing its contents. The task is to study and debate on the potential ecological footprint the packaging materials might have, exploring sustainable alternatives in collaboration with classmates. A hands-on activity that taps into curiosity and critical thinking about packaging impacts.

Eco-Audit Field Walk

Taking students on a walk through local shops, they'll observe and document the various packaging types used. This activity sets the stage for brainstorming innovative design ideas that can reduce waste, directly connecting observations to real-world applications of sustainable packaging.

Virtual Reality Packaging Tour

Through VR headsets, students explore different environments affected by waste, highlighting how packaging contributes to pollution. They can document their experience and engage in discussions about how they can creatively design better solutions.

Packaging Design Hackathon

Organize a day-long event where students, in teams, tackle problems with current packaging solutions, using only locally available recyclable materials. This competitive setting infuses energy and pushes for creative problem-solving aligned with real-world challenges.

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Portfolio Activities

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

Activity 1

Curiosity Sparks: Unveiling the Mystery Box

In this activity, students will engage in a hands-on exploration of packaging materials and their ecological footprint by analyzing a mystery box's packaging. This will foster curiosity and critical thinking, setting a foundation for understanding the environmental impact of packaging.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Students will receive a sealed mystery box without any information about its contents.

2. In groups, students will hypothesize the contents of the box and discuss potential ecological footprints of the packaging materials.

3. Encourage students to ask questions about the materials to consider their sustainability.

4. Guide students in recording their observations and discussions in their science journals.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityDetailed journal entries analyzing packaging materials' environmental impact and sustainability.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCEFR_B1_LK1: Facilitates connection of new information with prior knowledge through focused questioning.

Activity 2

Eco-Investigators: Field Walk & Analysis

Students take an investigative walk through local shops to observe and document various packaging types. The task involves noting down observations and analyzing how these relate to sustainability principles, consumer behaviors, and cultural influences.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Organize a field walk to local shops, ensuring each student has a notepad or digital device for documentation.

2. Guide students in identifying various packaging types and making notes on their materials and design.

3. Encourage students to consider the following: How sustainable does each packaging appear? What might be the impact on consumer choice?

4. Return to the classroom for a group debrief and discussion to share insights and analyze findings.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityCollective presentation showcasing observations and potential redesign ideas for more sustainable solutions.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCEFR_B1_LK2: Involves explaining packaging design's impact using everyday examples from the field.

Activity 3

Rephrase Relay: Communicating Sustainability

This activity focuses on enhancing students' communication skills by having them explain their observations and ideas about sustainable packaging to different audiences. They must adapt their language to suit various comprehension levels.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Students will write a brief report on the insights gained from the field walk.

2. In pairs, students practice rephrasing their observations in simpler terms.

3. Conduct role-plays where students present their findings to 'peers,' 'younger students,' and 'local packaging businesses' with appropriate language adaptation.

4. Facilitate feedback sessions, encouraging students to refine their communication based on peers' input.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAdapted presentation scripts demonstrating the ability to communicate packaging sustainability research to diverse audiences.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCEFR_B1_AL1: Develops skills to rephrase complex ideas for better understanding by different audiences.

Activity 4

Blueprint Breaker: The Packaging Solution Workshop

Students will participate in a collaborative workshop focused on breaking down the packaging design process into manageable tasks. They will utilize creativity and problem-solving skills to propose new sustainable packaging solutions.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Divide students into teams and assign a local product to each.

2. Students brainstorm sustainable packaging ideas considering materials, design, and cultural factors.

3. Guide students in creating a step-by-step plan to design their packaging, breaking down tasks into clear, concise instructions.

4. Teams will present their packaging prototypes and plan to the class for critique and discussion.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityPrototypes of sustainable packaging designs accompanied by a structured action plan.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCEFR_B1_BC1: Supports breaking down tasks into clear stages and instructing peers on steps.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Sustainable Packaging Design Rubric

Category 1

Connection to Prior Knowledge

Evaluates how well students relate new information about sustainable packaging to what they and their peers already know.

Criterion 1

Focused Questioning

Measures the ability to ask relevant questions that link new information to existing knowledge.

Exemplary

4 Points

Asks insightful, focused questions that consistently connect new information to prior knowledge, enhancing group understanding.

Proficient

3 Points

Asks relevant questions that usually connect new information to prior knowledge, aiding group discussion.

Developing

2 Points

Asks some questions that occasionally link new information to prior knowledge.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to ask questions that link new information to prior knowledge and requires prompting.

Category 2

Sustainability Understanding

Assesses students' understanding of sustainability concepts and their application to packaging design.

Criterion 1

Ecological Impact Analysis

Evaluates the ability to analyze the environmental impact of packaging materials.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides comprehensive analysis of environmental impacts, supported by detailed examples and innovative insights.

Proficient

3 Points

Provides clear analysis of environmental impacts with supporting examples.

Developing

2 Points

Offers basic analysis with limited examples of environmental impacts.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to analyze environmental impacts and lacks supporting examples.

Criterion 2

Redesign Proposal

Measures the ability to propose innovative redesigns for existing packaging solutions.

Exemplary

4 Points

Proposes highly innovative redesigns well-supported by sustainability principles and consumer insights.

Proficient

3 Points

Proposes innovative redesigns generally supported by sustainability principles.

Developing

2 Points

Proposes basic redesigns with some alignment to sustainability principles.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to propose redesigns aligned with sustainability principles and lacks creativity.

Category 3

Communication and Adaptation

Evaluates students' ability to communicate complex ideas about sustainable packaging effectively to various audiences.

Criterion 1

Clarity and Rephrasing

Measures effective adaptation of language for clarity among diverse audiences.

Exemplary

4 Points

Consistently uses clear, adapted language that ensures understanding by multiple audiences, demonstrating creativity and insight.

Proficient

3 Points

Usually uses clear, adapted language suitable for several audiences, showing understanding and flexibility.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts to adapt language for different audiences with varying success and clarity.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to adapt language, resulting in unclear communication.

Category 4

Collaborative Problem Solving

Assesses the ability to work effectively in teams to design and implement sustainable packaging solutions.

Criterion 1

Team Contribution and Leadership

Measures participation, collaboration, and leadership in group settings.

Exemplary

4 Points

Leads team effectively, consistently contributing innovative ideas and facilitating others’ contributions.

Proficient

3 Points

Contributes cooperatively to the team, offering useful ideas and supporting group dynamics.

Developing

2 Points

Participates in team with limited contribution of ideas and occasional support for peers.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to engage with the team, requiring encouragement to contribute.

Reflection Prompts

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

Question 1

Reflecting on the Mystery Box Challenge, how did your understanding of the ecological footprint of packaging materials develop?

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Question 2

On a scale from 1 to 5, how effectively do you think the Eco-Audit Field Walk helped you connect real-world observations to sustainable packaging principles?

Scale

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Question 3

In your own words, explain how cultural influences observed during the Eco-Investigators activity might impact packaging design.

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Question 4

Which audience did you find most challenging to adapt your communication for during the Rephrase Relay activity, and why?

Multiple choice

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Options

Peers

Younger Students

Local Packaging Businesses

Question 5

How confident are you in applying the step-by-step packaging design strategies you developed in the Blueprint Breaker workshop to real-world projects?

Scale

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Question 6

What changes would you make to your initial packaging design hypotheses after participating in these activities?

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