Design a Family Home
Learning Target:
I can explain how geography, climate, and available resources influence the design of homes in my H2O for Life partner country by researching and building a model of a traditional home.
I can explain how geography, climate, and available resources influence the design of homes in my H2O for Life partner country by researching and building a model of a traditional home.
Procedure
- Research your H2O for Life partner country.
- What is the climate like?
- What materials are commonly used to build homes?
- Why are those materials used
- Plan your model by drawing a sketch of a traditional home. Label the building materials and key features.
- Build a model of the home using the materials provided.
- Present your model to the class. Explain:
- The country you researched.
- The materials used to build the home.
- How the home's design is influenced by the country's geography and climate.
Success Criteria
I can:
- Research a traditional home in my partner country.
- Identify the materials used to build the home.
- Create a labeled sketch before building.
- Build a model that reflects my research.
- Explain how geography and climate influenced the home's design.
Real-World Connection:
People around the world build homes using the resources available to them and designs that fit their climate. By studying homes in your H2O for Life partner country, you'll discover how communities adapt to their environment and how housing reflects culture, geography, and daily life.