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STEM GEOGRAPHY SUMMATIVE

In this STEM geography summative project, students will work together to create a sustainable feature using "green" technologies. The challenge is to build a living wall, a vertical self-sufficient garden, within Georges Vanier school. Students will learn about the components of a living wall and practice shop safety while using tools. The project encourages creativity and environmental consciousness, promoting the values of social and environmental justice.

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STEM GEOGRAPHY SUMMATIVE

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  1. STEM GEOGRAPHY SUMMATIVE BRINGING ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE TO GEORGES VANIER “BUILDING A LIVING WALL”

  2. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN Your Challenge: • Building a Sustainable Feature using “green” technologies • How are you going to do this? • By creating a living wall and placing in an appropriate location within the school

  3. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN What is a living wall? • A living wall is a sustainable and self sufficient garden that is vertical and can be placed indoors or outdoors • The water is constantly pushed through the planting system by gravity and brought back to the top through the use of a pump

  4. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN Components of a living wall: • Pipe • Pump • Water catch basin • Hydroponic balls • Clear tubing • A sun loving environment • Wood

  5. BUT FIRST……… SHOP SAFETY • We will be working in Rm. 131 and 133 for the rest of the semester • This is someone else’s home, KEEP IT CLEAN and be respectful of the rules within that space! • In order to build your living wall, you will be required to use a variety of tools • Basic keys to refraining from injury: • 1. Tools have no feelings, therefore they DO NOT care if they hurt you • 2. Do NOT run or horseplay in the shop area • 3. You must ALWAYS have a set of safety glasses when you’re in the shop • 4. You must wear closed toe shoes, NO sandals or flip flops • If this occurs, you will not be in the shop area for that work period

  6. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN: Quote of the “MayJune” --- TOOLS DO NOT HAVE FEELINGS

  7. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR USE

  8. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN: Quote of the MayJune: TOOLS DO NOT HAVE FEELINGS

  9. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR USE

  10. The “How 2’s” of cutting and drilling • If you can use the vise, USE IT • Secure your object

  11. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN: Quote of the MayJune: TOOLS DO NOT HAVE FEELINGS

  12. What if the Vise is not available to help cut? • You may get another person to hold the piece of pipe on a flat surface (shop table) • PLEASE make sure that you are holding the pipe at least an arms length away

  13. FINAL THOUGHTS AND DIRECTION • From this point forward we will be meeting in either Rm. 131 or 133 on a daily basis • You must do the following before physically starting your project • Complete the online shop safety test on Google Forms • Complete the drawings and planning stages of your Living Wall (package) • You will have 2 to 3 weeks to complete your living wall and we will be selecting the best 2 to 3 to place in the school • Be sure to keep the following in mind • Your living wall must be secured to a frame of your choice • Your living wall must have a flow of water through all of your plants in order for it to work • HAVE FUN AND BE CREATIVE

  14. MAKING GEORGES VANIER GREEN: Quote of the MayJune: TOOLS DO NOT HAVE FEELINGS

  15. GROUP SHOP SAFETY TASK: • IN A GROUP OF 2 TO 3, CHOOSE A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT OR TOOL YOU WILL BE USING FOR YOUR PROJECT • WRITE DOWN 3 TO 5 SAFETY RULES THAT SHOULD BE APPLIED • Hint: think common sense; NOT STEM

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