6 PLAN A PLAYGROUND
Project Overview
SLIDE PRESENTATION
Technology Focus
SCIENCE
Content Connection
OPINION
Writing Focus
Students research several parts of planning a playground—
playground equipment, costs, health and safety information, and
the steps of planning a playground. They use this research to
develop an opinion-based Playground Proposal slide presentation
supported by visual images.
Research Questions
Students focus on answering the following research questions to develop their
playground proposal.
• What is the type of playground?
• What are some types of equipment for this playground?
• How much does this type of equipment cost?
• What are the benefits of this type of playground?
• How will this playground help people stay healthy?
• What are some safety concerns with this playground equipment?
• What steps are involved in creating a playground?
• What individuals or organizations could help you build the playground?
ACADEMIC VOCABULARY
Students learn and apply key academic vocabulary to build background knowledge and
understanding of content.
Plan a Playground
Essential Questions
Throughout the project, students consider the project’s Essential Questions.
1.Why is it important to play?
2.Why is safety important?
3.Why is it important to conduct research before making a proposal?
4.How can adding visuals to a presentation make points clearer and
more convincing?
• budget
• design
• equipment
• estimate
• persuade
• proposal
• safety
• survey