Learning Goals
Students will be able to observe and describe nature-inspired materials and shapes to generate product ideas that connect personal interests to art made outside of school.
Students will be able to investigate and record simple observations about how local makers use products, labels, and displays to attract customers.
Students will be able to create and revise a nature-inspired product using various materials and tools to explore personal interests and curiosity.
Students will be able to write, draw, and publish simple product labels, signs, how-to cards, and advertisements that explain what a product is and why someone might want it.
Students will be able to collaborate with peers to plan a storefront and make shared decisions about how to organize and present products for market day.
Students will be able to respond to peer and teacher feedback by adding details and refining their product, writing, or display to better meet audience needs.
Students will be able to present and explain how nature inspired their product choices and how they learned from making art for a real audience.
Products
Individual Nature Product Research Page and Prototype Card
Each student creates one research page with drawings, observations, and notes from nature walk and maker observations, then builds one low-tech prototype card or model showing a product idea. The artifact must show how firsthand evidence shaped the design.
Team Nature Market Booth Plan, Shared Problem Statement, and Storefront Display
Small teams combine their individual ideas into one shared problem statement and a simple market booth plan with final product, labels, signage, and display layout. The booth is designed for families and community visitors and includes a short presentation explaining user needs, revisions, and design choices.
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