MYP digital design comes in many forms. Website design, game design, and coding are some examples. This MYP digital design unit evolved from working with Year 1 (sixth-grade) students at the American School of Lima in Peru, South America from 2015 to 2019. The rich cultures of Peru inspired our unit! With this MYP digital design example, students wrapped up …
MYP Design Cycle Template
An MYP Design Cycle Template helps students and teachers navigate the four criteria of the design cycle: Inquiring and Analyzing, Developing Ideas, Creating the Solution, and Evaluating. This straightforward resource simplifies the process for new teachers and students by providing essential tools for success in MYP Design projects. Unlike the official IB unit planner, which focuses on curriculum and teacher …
Engineering Design Process Example
The goal of this blog post is to provide educators with a step-by-step engineering design process (EDP) example with a STEM focus. STEM is an acronym for the academic areas of science, technology, engineering, and math. These lesson resources support both virtual and traditional brick-and-mortar learning. The target student group ranges from about fourth grade to seventh. This example lesson …
MYP Design Assessment Criteria Modified
Why modify the original MYP Design Assessment Criteria? You may be like some schools that are moving away from the MYP. Your school may be headed towards a more standards-driven curriculum of instruction and assessment. If so, you have an opportunity to keep what works and improve what may not in terms of student understanding and achievement. For example, design …