Student Work: Periodic Table

Our Fall 2010 interdisciplinary project was to create a model (a rather LARGE model) of the Periodic Table of Elements.  Each student created one box measuring 15"x15" using an orthographic project drawing for reference.  The element designations were also constructed by hand, cut out of 1/16" chipboard and mounted to the front of each box.  This project was a BIG undertaking, but the students persevered and accomplished the task.  Special thanks to Sayara U., Jessica B., Robert T., and everyone else who lent a helping hand after school to get this done! (And a VERY SPECIAL THANKS TO EDDIE the custodian for helping me hang it on the wall that Saturday morning...I could NOT have done it without him! :) 

Computer rendering of proposed model

Finished model 

Student Work: Bedroom Design

Assignment: Designing a bedroom



PART I: Design your bedroom and sketch your idea
Requirements:
1. Size: The sketch must be IN SCALE and show all furnishings drawn in pencil on 11” x 17” paper. Sketches only…no t-squares or triangles.


PART II: Build a model of your idea in 3/4” scale.
Requirements:

1. Size: The bedroom may be NO LARGER THAN 200 sq/ft. For example, a room no larger than 20’-0” x 10’-0”. Determine total square footage of any space by multiplying length x width.
2. Closets: You must include at least ONE closet for storage. Additional closets may be added at your discretion. A typical clothes storage closet with one door at a minimum measures 2’-0” x 4’-0”. A typical walk-in closet at a minimum measures 5’-0” x 5’-0”, but larger is recommended.

3. Doors: You must have at least one entry from a hallway through a doorway. A typical doorway with frame measures 3’-0” x 6’-8”.

4. Material: You may use any materials to make your model. Foam core and chipboard will be provided as usual. Any other materials must be purchased separately for your model.

5. Walls: Since this is a plan/section model, all walls will be 9’-0” high.

a. Exterior walls: Exterior walls shall be 6” thick (double layer of foam core.)

b. Interior walls: Interior wall shall be 3” thick (single layer of foam core.)

6. Windows: You must have at least one window in your bedroom design…size and locations are at your discretion. 

7. Furnishings: You must furnish your bedroom model with furnishings (bed, night stands, dressers, rugs/carpets, etc.) You are the designer! Be creative and furnish your new space with anything you want.

Akbar A.

Cortney A.

Christian C.

Christina N.

Delana M.

Jessica B.

Sergio L.

Sarah O.

Sayara U.