Living with Nature

• Design
• 7th Grade

Living With Nature

Living With Nature

What is Design? 

We define design as a process, or series of steps, that can inspire change and make the world a better place. 

Design exists at the intersection of functionality and creativity.

What is Climate Change?

Climate Change 

-Takes place when the earth heats up

-Destruction of the Ozone Layer (trapping Carbon Dioxide inside of the atmosphere) 

-Changes of weather in specific areas of the world (often uncommon changes) 

-Droughts, rising sea levels, floods, and so many other natural disasters 

Earth Now Link

Can you think of recent events caused by Climate Change?

New York

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Activity 

Design a houses that can adapt to

 (or work with) nature? 

Brainstorms/Questions

Brainstorming

Current Solutions

Flooding 

Fire 

Bushfire Homes

https://www.ucdavis.edu/climate/news/wildfire-resistant-housing

Wind & Hurricanes 

https://www.deltechomes.com/learn-more/hurricane-resistance/

Activity 

Design a houses that can adapt to

 (or work with) nature? 

What was your solution you designed?

What was your solution?