For the Greater Good: Designing a Public Center That Strengthens the Community

Each student needs:

• 1 writing utensil
• 1 straw
• 9 sticky notes
• 1 tablet/laptop/computer with internet and SketchUp access
• Check for Understanding Entrance Sheet (PDF)
• Community Center Design Challenge Rubric (PDF)
• Challenge Tragedy of Commons Worksheet (PDF)
• Jigsaw Extension Questions (PDF)
• Check for Understanding Exit Sheet (PDF)

For each group:

• 16 Goldfish crackers (or small counters such as marbles, coins, or tiles)
• 1 small plate

For the whole class to share:

• projector and laptop or computer with internet access
• Discussion Question Prompts and Suggested Answers (PDF) worksheet (for your use)
• access to the YouTube clip on the U.N. SDGs (2:12 minutes): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-iJM02m_Hg
• internet access to view the following titles in Parts 1 and 2:
• • Tragedy of the Commons Activity: https://francisapes.weebly.com/uploads/9/9/4/5/9945479/lab_2_tragedy_of_the_commons.pdf
  • Sustainable Development Goals: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment
  • access to the following Jigsaw Activity Articles (alternatively, articles could be printed and passed out to students):
  • • Motilón Chupa: a diverse community based on collaboration https://blog.tandanafoundation.org/2018/05/20/motilon-chupa-a-diverse-community-based-on-collaboration/#unique-identifier
    • AARP Virtual Community Center Offers Interactive Online Events & Classes https://states.aarp.org/west-virginia/aarp-virtual-community-center-offers-interactive-online-events-classes
    • 5 of the Best Community Centers Leading the Way https://blog.xplorrecreation.com/5-innovative-recreation-facilities-leading-the-way
    • Washington tribes look to Iceland for help getting teens off drugs https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2024/02/19/washington-tribes-look-to-icelandic-prevention-model-for-help-getting-teens-off-drugs