Superhero Design Challenge
Goal: Work in a team to design a new Superhero. Make sure to specify the superpowers, and several characteristics such as physical appearance, costume, tools, vulnerabilities, or sidekicks.
Team size of 3 – 5
Time limit 15 – 20 minutes (or as decided by leader)
Product: a sketch of the Superhero done by hand or computer
Warm up: Individual work
2 minutes
Take a minute or 2 to think about what superhero the world needs
Superhero design: teamwork
13 – 18 minutes
Work together to design and sketch a new Superhero
Use Google Draw or a similar sharing app to communicate ideas through drawings, images, and text, and to create your presentation sketch
If you are stuck, consider these:
- Try individual thinking vs group discussion
- Define the communities and environments where the Superhero is needed
- Come up with a name for the Superhero
- Plan and divide out tasks and set time limits
Design presentations (optional)
2 minutes per team
Each team presents and explains their Superhero design using a presentation format that they come up with.
Outdoor Playspace Design Challenge
Goal: Work in a team to design an outdoor space for a recreation activity of your choice. Some activity ideas: climbing, balance/agility, lawn games, theater, board games.
Team size: 3 – 5
Time limit: 15 – 20 minutes (or as decided by leader)
Product: a sketch of the Playspace done by hand or computer (For an in-person version, the product is made out of simple materials).
Warm up: Individual work
2 minutes
Take a minute or 2 to think about what type of space to design
Playspace design: team work
13 – 18 minutes
Work together to design and sketch a Playspace design
Use Google Draw or a similar sharing app to communicate ideas through drawings, images, and text, and to create your presentation sketch. (For an in-person version, create a physical model using the materials available)
If you are stuck, consider these strategies:
- Try individual thinking vs group discussion
- Defining the goals, themes, or uses of the Playspace more clearly
- Create a name for the Playspace
- Plan and divide out tasks and set time limits
Design presentations (optional)
2 minutes per team
Each team presents and explains their Playspace design using a presentation format that they come up with.