Students will launch the classroom design challenge by analyzing real maps and expert examples, then define the problem with measurable criteria and constraints using area and perimeter. They will begin a project folder with a first measured sketch and written design brief that sets up later research, planning, and revision.

Students will analyze real learning-space examples, define measurable criteria and constraints for an equitable classroom design, research rectangle-based layout ideas, and create a first scaled plan with dimensions, calculations, and a materials list in their project folder.

Students will compare multiple rectangular learning-space concepts, choose a team direction with evidence, build a quick scaled prototype, and test it against measurements, scale accuracy, and user needs before moving into revision.

Students will use prototype data and critique to revise their scaled classroom designs, retest the same measurements, document trade-offs, and prepare a clear engineering story for the upcoming Blueprint Expo.

Students will present their revised classroom blueprint models and project folders to families and community partners, use evidence from area, perimeter, scale, and feedback notes to explain their design choices, and complete a final spoken reflection about how their ideas improved through critique, revision, and collaboration.