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Materials Investigation Task

Content Outcomes:

  • Use an architectural scale fluently
  • Analyze different building materials
  • Use resources to find prices for building materials

Process Outcomes:

  • Use communication skills in a team setting
  • Accept responsibilities and meet deadlines
  • Apply problem solving skills in various situations
  • Practice oral communication skills

Task: To analyze different building materials and come to a team consensus on what materials to use when estimating the cost to build the floor plan.

Task overview: The students will research different building materials and prices to figure out what materials should be used to build the floor plan. In their architectural design groups they will need to come up with a material list and present the list to the class. Each group must explain why they chose the materials that they did.

Material Investigation (Student Handout)

Scenario: Congratulations! You have successfully passed phase one of your client's needs. Mr. Jones has decided to accept your design. You are not in the clear yet though. You still have to investigate building materials to figure out what types of materials would be the best for Mr. Jones to use on his home. What you need to do is research all aspects of the construction of a home; from the foundation to the roof and everything inside and then come up with a list of materials that you think would best suit Mr. Jones' family. Once all materials are chosen, you must present them to Mr. Jones for his approval. It is very important that you do a good job because your boss will be at the presentation to see if you deserve your next raise. The following is what your boss will be looking for during the presentation.

Material Investigation

Group Name ______________

Group Members _______________ _________________ _________________

________________ __________________

Criteria
3
2
1
Presentation was clear and understandable Did an excellent job making presentation clear and understandable Fair job making presentation clear and understandable Poor job making presentation clear and understandable
Evidence given on why building materials should be used Excellent evidence given on why building materials should be used Fair evidence given on why building materials should be used Poor evidence given on why building materials should be used
Examples of building materials brought in to show client Many examples of building materials brought in to show client Only a few examples of building materials brought in to show client No examples of building materials brought in to show client

Total
_____/ 9 pts

 
 
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