Build your Prototype

Entrepreneurial mindset: identifying opportunities, taking initiative. Developing teamwork abilities.

1.  Preparation:

If teacher doesn’t have two sessions for this activity, make sure teacher brings all the needed materials to build the prototype like: lego blocks, coloured paper, pens, markers, balloons, glue, chenille twist sticks and other DIY-materials.

2. Discuss and Brainstorm (20 minutes):

As a team, discuss the problem and brainstorm ideas for creating an urban green space. Consider innovative approaches like vertical gardens, rooftop green spaces, or community gardens.

3. Design a Prototype (10 minutes):

Using the craft materials, build a prototype of your urban green space. This could be a model, a detailed drawing, or a conceptual representation.

4.  Build the prototype

Ensure that your prototype addresses the three specific goals mentioned above.

5.  Presentation (5 minutes per group):

Present your prototype to the class.

Explain how your design addresses the problem, focusing on the use of space, sustainability, and community engagement.

Two-Session Format: this is a good activity for two sessions to allow participants time to plan, design, and source materials. This format can foster deep engagement and allow for more comprehensive development of prototypes.

If teacher doesn’t have two sessions for this activity, make sure teacher brings all the needed materials to build the prototype.

In many urban areas, there’s a growing concern about the lack of green spaces. These areas are crucial for environmental health, community well-being, and individual mental health.

Your team needs to think of a way to make more green areas like parks and gardens in cities. The goal is to make a green space that is good for the environment, easy for everyone to get to, and helpful for the people living around it. You have to figure out how to do this even when there’s not a lot of room in the city.

Build your prototype and present this.

• What was the most challenging part of designing a green space in an urban setting?
• How did you overcome the limitations of space and resources in the city?
• Were there any moments of disagreement in your team, and how did you resolve them?
• Who would benefit most from your green space, and why?
  
• How has this project changed your perspective on the importance of green spaces in cities?