D.Challenge+1

Here is the D.Challenge #1 resource page.

IGNITE THE RECYCLING REVOLUTION!

**Hey Guys! We should have a meeting to prepare for the FLL event. How about this Wednesday (Nov 2) after school? Have a splendid Sunday!**
 * -Eliana **

That works for me! - Lida

**-Sam G.**
 * Suggestion for the B-Block team: In thinking about how to design a new system for the school and the loading dock, you should send a couple of students to go check out the system at Newton South High School. See what the other school does. Ideally, they could get a "tour" by a custodian or a well-informed South student.**

**Found something** [] -Parker

**Just so we know...we're having another mini not-so-board meeting in both classes tomorrow! (we'll work on a timeline)**

** To Do: **

 * **Design a short questionnaire for the mini maker faire (Next time B block and C block meets)**
 * **Researchers aren't just researches, builders aren't just builders: we should be doing both! For example, when we push around the recycling bins, we should be gathering data. (B block and C block)**
 * **Start exploring City Hall and Waste Management--look around the websites, etc. Post anything we figure out here! (C block can handle this)**
 * **Keep an eye on both surveys (student and teachers) -- invite friends to the survey!!! (B block and C block)**
 * **Custiodian interviews -- Mapping out where the recycling bins should go on each floor/ different types, the flow of the building...(B block can handle interviews and "mapping")**
 * **Figure out what can be recycled (Sam G.)**

[|Environmental Affairs] Director of Environmental Affairs : //Elaine Gentile// egentile@newtonma.gov Responsibilities: To collect and dispose of refuse in an environmentally appropriate manner and to collect a variety of materials to be recycled in an efficient and cost effective manner. Is this the person we should contact? Recycling page: http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/DPW/recycling/default.asp Where does my recycling go page: http://www.ci.newton.ma.us/DPW/recycling/residents/where_go.htm
 * City hall information:**

I found another person: So, Michael Cronin is Chief of Operations for the Newton Public Schools system. Well, the operations department has 3 sub-departments: Support Services, Food Services, and Environmental Affairs. This woman is the director of that third division. Carol Chafetz - Director of Operations and Environmental Affairs Carol_Chafetz@newton.k12.ma.us 617-559-9000 []

Figure out where our stuff goes...Might not be Somerville. Figure out a name we can ask question...Should we email costumer service for someone in particular we can talk to?
 * Info for Waste Management in Somerville:**

10 Poplar Street Somerville, MA 02143 USA Phone: 800-545-4560 Fax: 508-836-5605 Phone number for Customer service: 800-545-4560 Email Address for Customer Service: csboston@wm.com

RECYCLE WHAT??!?!?!?!?!

Yes, we need a permanent recycling system at NNHS.

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STEPS IN THE DESIGN CHALLENGE PROCESS (from IDEO):


 * **DISCOVERY**
 * I HAVE A CHALLENGE.**
 * HOW DO I APPROACH IT?** ||  || 1.Define the Challenge ||   || understand the challenge ||   ||
 * ||  || 2. Prepare Research ||   || identify sources of inspiration ||   ||
 * ||  || 3. Gather Inspiration ||   || learn from individuals,groups,etc ||   ||
 * **INTERPRETATION**
 * I LEARNED SOMETHING.**
 * HOW DO I INTERPRET IT?** ||  || 4.Tell Stories ||   || share inspiring stories ||   ||
 * ||  || 5. Search for Meaning ||   || define insights ||   ||
 * ||  || 6.Frame Opportunities ||   || make insights actionable ||   ||
 * **IDEATION**
 * I SEE AN OPPORTUNITY.**
 * WHAT DO I CREATE?** ||  || 7. Generate Ideas ||   || facilitate brainstorming ||   ||
 * ||  || 8. Refine Ideas ||   || do a reality check ||   ||
 * **EXPERIMENTATION**
 * I HAVE AN IDEA.**
 * HOW DO I BUILD IT?** ||  || 9. Make Prototypes ||   || create prototypes ||   ||
 * ||  || 10. Get Feedback ||   || facilitate feedback conversation ||   ||
 * **EVOLUTION**
 * I TRIED SOMETHING NEW.**
 * HOW DO I EVOLVE IT?** ||  || 11. Evaluate Learning ||   || integrate feedback ||   ||
 * ||  || 12. Build the Experience ||   || identify what's needed ||   ||

What to ask other schools: -how committed are you to recycling? -who is in charge of your recycling? -what systems have worked for you? How? -how would you improve these systems?what improvements have you made so far. -what motivates them to recycle and be green? -how efficient is your system? -what is different that makes their system more efficient?