In-Class Project #1: Schools of the Future
What will high school be like in 40 years (2051)?
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1969 No computers in classrooms
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1968 No computers in classrooms No co-ed P.E.
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1968 No computers in classrooms No co-ed P.E. Boys take “shop,” girls take “home ec”
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1968 No computers in classrooms No co-ed P.E. Boys take “shop,” girls take home ec” Dress code: no skirts shorter than 2 inches above knee; no shorts; no facial hair
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1968 No computers in classrooms No co-ed P.E. Boys take “shop,” girls take home ec” Dress code: no skirts shorter than 2 inches above knee; no shorts; no facial hair Lunches = traditional food
Extrapolation – a look backward to 1968 No computers in classrooms No co-ed P.E. Boys take “shop,” girls take home ec” Dress code: no skirts shorter than 2 inches above knee; no shorts; no facial hair Lunches = traditional food No backpacks
Assignment: Create a picture of what high school will be like in 2051 You don’t have to explain everything about the school – focus on a portion
Process: Assigned groups of 2 Work in class; work out of class
Final product looks like something connected with high school (not just a brainstorming list): “Pathfinder” page Yearbook page School website Typical class or study session Orientation Other…
Final product visible to class: Googledoc
Evaluated on ideas, not glitz: Reasonable extrapolations Original ideas Coherent presentation (visual and verbal)