Module 1
Superhero Metropolis

SEL Focus: Growth Mindset
STEM Focus: Architecture

Video Lessons

Objectives

SEL Objectives

Internalize a growth mindset by utilizing these social-emotional strategies:

  1. Use Design Thinking to develop innovative solutions
  2. Apply Inhale-Calm Down-Adapt-Now Try (i-Can!) to reset after a setback
  3. Take Positive Action to overcome obstacles

STEM Objectives

Create a superhero city capable of withstanding their strength, powers, and technology by apply these architectural techniques:

  1. Utilize Symmetry to achieve balance and stability
  2. Incorporate Trusses to maximize strength
  3. Construct Wide Bases to provide a broader foundation that prevents tipping and ensures stability
Module 1
M1 Scope & Sequence

Materials

Materials Needed

M1 Materials

8 Builders

20-30 pieces of Each Per Student for All 10 Lessons

  • Construction Paper
  • Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil
  • Cut-Up Cereal Boxes or Thick Cardstock (5×7)
  • 3 oz. Dixie Cups
  • Bendy Straws
  • Twine
  • Paper Towel Rolls (Optional)

2 Tools

1 Per 2-3 Students for All 10 Lessons:

  • .94 in. Masking Tape
  • Scissors

Ordering Materials

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  • The quantities on the Amazon list reflect what you will need for one classroom of 20-24 students. Please adjust quantities if ordering for more or fewer students.
  • Remember to ask classroom parents for donations of cereal boxes and paper towel rolls. All other materials can be ordered from the list above.

Best Practices

  • You do not need to give each student their own set of materials. Just lay out all the materials and let them select what they would like to use — the video will tell them how many they can use.
  • Spread materials throughout the classroom to avoid crowding.
  • In addition to cereal boxes and paper towel rolls, you can ask classroom parents for other recycled materials, like egg cartons, but we suggest you avoid the following:
    • Styrofoam — Classroom forecast: snow showers!
    • Cardboard — You’ll spend all your time helping cut cardboard, rather than i-Can! coaching!
  • Request that classroom parents cut recycled cereal boxes in half, both lengthwise and crosswise.

Set Up and Tips

Quick and Easy!

  1. Lay Out Our Standard Set of Materials:
    • Students use the same communal materials across all 10 lessons, so you never need to assemble individual material kits!
    • Simply lay out our standard set of materials before each lesson and replenish individual materials as needed.
  2. Set Up Testing Stations (If Needed):
    • A few lessons require additional set up, such as creating a square with blue tape to use as a target area.
    • We include all special instructions in the Set Up and Tips for each module.

 

Print this document and keep it handy to take a quick look before each lesson.
Set Up and Tips
M1

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