Problem



__** We've got a Problem: **__ The students at Blakeney Elementary School in Ms. Brady’s fifth grade class have been given a room measuring 20 ft. x 20 ft., in which to create a classroom for the #|21st century. The classroom needs to accommodate 24 students. Given a budget of $25,000, the students must decide on the furniture, books, and technology that should be in this classroom. Of the 25,000, This project must be completed in 5 days without exceeding the budget. __ Lesson One: __ The students will be placed in four groups containing six people. They will complete a #|mind map to illustrate their thoughts. . Every item must be strategically placed to meet the needs of the students. Create a diagram that reflects where each item will be located for the custodians. __ Lesson Two: __ The students will conduct research on the cost of the items selected for the project. They will compare cost at Office-Max, Walmart, and Target. After comparing the total cost from each store they will decide whether it is more feasible to purchase all the items from one store or purchase the items separately from different stores. __ Lesson Three: __ The students will create a spreadsheet to present to the class. The cost of all materials needed for the classroom will be calculated. They will then write a review of their experience and what was most challenging about it. The students will also include why they felt the items they selected for the classroom were needed. Finally they will decide whether or not they felt that the people assigned to their group did their fair share of the work. They will then write their responses on the teacher's blog. Their blog response must contain at least 100 words.