Developed by:  Suzi Miller
Revised: Spring 2002

Level:  6-8

FutureQuest

Standards
 


Learning 
Expectations

 This activity will help students acquire competencies which relate to the following standards:
6. Knowledge and skills to achieve career goals
The student will:
6.2 Apply listening and teamwork skills in the academic setting and career exploration.
6.3 Apply mediation skills to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

General
Approach		 The general approach is that the students will divide up into teams of 4. The project has 8 activities. Each student will take at least 1 activity to complete (some activities are much longer than others). After completion of the activities, each team will give an oral presentation using visual materials they have used in the design of their models, as well as the models themselves. Each activity has several links that can be used for suggestions. 

Activity Steps		 This is an activity in planning a city 25 years into the future. Each team will approach their activity as if they have been hired as consultants and, if their recommendations are chosen, they will get the contract for consulting with the engineers and contractors that will be building the city. Each team is to design and present the plan for a recreation place in the future city that will be worthwhile and enjoyable.

Time Required		 The total time for research, design, and preparation will take 3 weeks. Each team will present their activities with an oral presentation and also use visuals and the models they have designed for each activity.

Resources
Needed
  • Access to the internet in order to complete this activity at the following WWW address: 
http://zone.cps.k12.il.us/Projects/Grade 8/FutureQuest/
  • Access to the internet is also needed in order to complete the research for this activity.
  • Materials for presentations of each model design.
  • Some of the activities will require special materials, such as: graph paper, ruler, scissors, tape or glue, protractor or T-square.
  • A variety of materials may be used to develop each model.

Performance
Indicators		 Students will be able to:

Resolve interpersonal conflicts.
Work cooperatively with group members.
Utilize listening and teamwork skills in a group setting.