PLAN A PLAYGROUND 7
Individual Outcomes
Students show evidence of their understanding of planning playgrounds by
• creating a P Project Portfolio to collect and store project materials;
• exploring different types of playgrounds and selecting one to plan;
• using the writing process to create an opinion-based Playground Proposal supported
by facts and details;
• learning and applying key academic vocabulary terms related to
planning playgrounds.
Project Team Outcomes
Project teams demonstrate their understanding of planning playgrounds by
• conducting a survey to gain multiple perspectives on playground preferences;
• researching health and safety information, costs, and funding sources;
• developing a Playground Planning Chart and Playground Map;
• adding visual images, including a Playground Map, to support slide content;
• presenting a slide-supported Playground Proposal.
Content-Area Outcomes
By the end of the project, students will understand that
• there are benefits to play and playgrounds;
• there are multiple steps involved in planning a playground;
• opinion writing is supported by facts and details;
• proposals can be presented and shared using a slide presentation;
• visuals can be an effective way to support a presentation.