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Have you heard the news? Storybook Gardens is Expanding!
The news is surprising to say the least. Attendence at London's
Storybook
Gardens has actually been in decline over the past many years.
In order to stimulate renewed interest in this landmark family amusement
park, city planners are hoping to tap into the interests of today's
youth.
The London City Council is considering funding an expansion of
Storybook
Gardens within Springbank Park, and you are being drafted to
design a new amusement area within the boundaries of the existing
park. Working as a member of a group, you will be developing a proposal
for a new 'family-friendly amusement area' based on a suitable theme.
Among many components, your proposal will include a campaign advertising
the new experience, and an operating scale model ride or experience.
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Your group will be developing a proposal for a new attraction to
fit within the existing area of Storybook Gardens in Springbank
Park, London, Ontario. Your attraction will consist of the following
elements that will be woven into a family-friendly theme of your
choosing.
Amusement Park
Elements |
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Ride / Play
Experience |
Your ride / play experience will use at
least two simple machines and will include a change in
direction of motion. In additon to withstanding the forces
of nature, your ride will be stable enough to handle rambunctious
children! |
| Concession Stand |
Develop a dining area within your new park area. This
area should include food consistent with your chosen theme,
as well as seating for families. |
| Technical
Drawings |
Your structures and mechanisms will be drawn
to scale on accompanying 'blueprints' including front,
side, and top views. |
| Map |
All site structures including seating, lighting and
paths for the new attraction area will be highlighted
on a scale map. |
| Story
Elements |
Signage, and advertising for your area will
be developed. Signs and artwork can be added to your concession
booth and ride. You may also choose to develop costumes
and props for use in your presentation. |
| Thematic 'Artboard' |
Sign colours, costume materials and other 'swatches'
consistent with your chosen theme will be added to an
artboard... |
| Brochure |
An advertising flyer, promoting the new
region of Storybook Gardens will be developed. The flyer
will highlight the new title/theme/slogan you've chosen
to incorporate. |
| Presentation |
Your group will 'pitch' your proposed addition to Storybook
Gardens to the City of London and Storybook Gardens supervisory
staff. |
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- Use the Task
Tips Guide to decide on the roles that each person will play
in the completion of this task. As a group, ensure that assigned
tasks are in line with the interests and abilities individuals
in your group!
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| Structural
Engineer
-this person is the construction expert in the group
- coordinates the development of a ride or experience
consistent with the group's chosen theme
- develops scale models of concession area, benches, signs...
- enlists the assistance of other group members in the
building of structures for the proposed amusement area
- works closely with the Architect to ensure
design specifications match when comparing blueprints
to models |
Artistic
Director
- in collaboration with group members, develops thematic
elements (theme, music, costumes...)
- encourages participation by all team members in the
selection of an appropriate ‘theme’, ‘title’,
‘slogan’
- leads the team in the development of visual elements
to highlight models
- collaborates with Public Relations Specialist in staging
the presentation and related advertising campaign |
| Architect
- prepares technical drawings of the new 'attraction'
- guides the group in the selection and creation of costumes/props
appropriate to the task
- researches the materials to be used in development of
the attraction to ensure environmental responsibility
- works closely with the Engineer to ensure that scale
models match with technical drawings
- ensures that 'universal accessibility' will
address visitors' needs |
Public Relations
Specialist
- this person is the communications expert within the
group
- works closely with the Artistic Director in ensuring
the completion of the story elements and advertising brochure
- guides the development of a rich proposal / presentation
to staff of the City of London and Storybook Gardens
- may choose to use 'presentation software' to augment
the ideas of the group
- communicates with team members to ensure an understanding
of roles in the presentation
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2. Each member of the group should try to
find out a bit more about his/her role in the real world.
Structural Engineer:
What
is a Structural Engineer?
What
is Structural Engineering?
What
is Mechanical Engineering?
What
is Civil Engineering?
Architect:
What
is an Architect?
What
is Architecture?
Artistic Director:
What
is an Artistic Director?
What
types of themes are popular in theme parks?
Sample 'Pirate Theme'
at Storybook Gardens, London, Ontario
Public Relations Specialist:
What
is Public Relations?
What
is a Public Relations Specialist?
3. Brainstorm with your group to figure out
what type of attraction your group will design, build and promote.
Use the brainstorming
planner to ensure you get everyone involved in generating
a wide range of ideas.
Refer to existing Theme Parks to select
a theme suitable for children and families. Use
your Googling skills to narrow your search!
4. As a group, narrow your ideas and choose
a theme for your new attraction.
Use consensus
building techniques to make 'group' decisions and to resolve
conflicts within your group.
5. Consult the Resource
Links below for ideas on how to make your attraction come alive!
6. Your teacher will provide you with school
time to work on this project. Ensure that each person knows what
they need to have on hand so that your group can make the most of
the time available in completing this task.
| Map
it.
Build
it.
Dramatize
it.
Promote
it. |
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Rubric is under development...
Sample Products:
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Put a few sentences here that summarize what they will have accomplished
or learned by completing this activity or lesson.
What have you learned?
Did anything in this task trouble you?
What might you do differently given the opportunity to
do a similar task again?
Respond to questions for reflection, journal writing,
self-assessment as provided by your teacher.
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If you are interested in learning more about
this subject matter, you can find related hyperlinks at Student
Links 2 on the LDCSB "Intranet" Website.
* Note: This link is not licensed for home use by students |
This task originated in similar tasks developed independently by
Brenda Collins and Bill Huitema.
Thanks to the City of London, especially Cathy Casagrandes for
their support of this task.
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Publication
& Copyright Details |
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Last updated on December 5, 2006.
Copyright © 2006 London District Catholic
School Board and its licensors.
All rights reserved.
This
Rich
Performance Task is modeled on
the WebQuest
format.
Keywords: Parent, Rich Performance
Task, RPT, Assessment, Catholic graduate expectations, Eesigning
a task, Wcience & technology, Qmusement park, Storybook
Gardents, Arts, Drama,Role play, WebQuest
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