Grade 9 Design Unit
Statement of Inquiry: How we feel and act is influenced subconsciously by the environment we created around us. We can change ourselves by changing our environment
Problem: In April 2019 HJIS will open the new Media Centre and currently it is a big empty space and not ready for use.
Design Brief: Your task is to research Media Centres, Libraries, Interior Design, Architecture and, matching with the current and future needs of the HJIS Staff and Students, create a well-designed space that enhances learning and creativity. Students reflect on how the built environment has a large hand in subconsciously shaping how we feel, and therefore how we act. Students design this space so it has a positive effect on the users feelings and behaviour. Students create a scale architectural model that showcases this new space.
Design Specifications: Your DESIGN must
- be accurate in size and measurement
- skillfully use colour to enhance learning and creativity
- meet the needs of the stakeholders and end users
- skillful select furniture to enhance learning and creativity
- be visually attractive and inviting
- be able to have two large classes use the room at the same time without disruption
- be neat and tidy
ATLs Addressed:
- Thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Research skills
IB Mission Statement
The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.
These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
IB Learner Profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are:
- Inquirers
- Knowledgeable
- Thinkers
- Communicators
- Principled
- Open-minded
- Caring
- Risk-takers
- Balanced
- Reflective
IB - What are the approaches to learning (ATL)?
ATL are deliberate strategies, skills and attitudes that permeate the teaching and learning environment. ATL supports the IB belief that a large influence on a student's education is not only what you learn but also how you learn. ATL are intrinsically linked with the IB learner profile attributes to enhance student learning and assist student preparation for life after high school.
IB Approaches to Learning:
- Thinking skills
- Communication skills
- Social skills
- Self-management skills
- Research skills
HJIS Mission Statement
HJIS is committed to providing a rigorous and challenging education within a safe and caring environment. It aims to nurture responsible lifelong learners who understand the importance of intercultural understanding to achieve global peace.
HJIS Vision Statement
A place where students learn to become forthright global citizens and leaders who will help to build a peaceful world.
HJIS Educational Philosophy
We are learning to be appreciative, confident, cooperative, curious, committed, creative, enthusiastic, empathetic, independent, respectful and tolerant.
