Prompt

Our sense of smell is physiologically centered in the limbic system in our brain, which is regarded by scientists as playing a major role in controlling mood, memory, behavior and emotion. It is often regarded as being the old, or primitive, part of the brain, because these same structures were present within the brains of the very first mammals. This is why a smell can trigger a whole-body memory of some childhood event more powerful that any words or sight. 

In the SmellScapes studio, we'll be exploring everything olfactory! After learning more about how smell works, and doing some smell-based activities, we will use our sniffers to create an amazing Smellscape map of the school or neighborhood.  

Overview

Instructions

Let's investigate the smells in your school's neighborhood! 

Introduction

Now it’s time to show the world (or at least your classmates) your idea for a sustainable packaging solution! 

Below you'll see two options for presenting your work. Either way, there should be a post made in the Final Project tab above with the final images of your project. You'll want to show folks what you made!

Option 1- Informal Presentation

If there is limited time, each student group should bring their prototypes to the front of the classroom. 

Share with your audience: 

1. Your project's Title, team member names

2. The problem your project is trying to solve. You can write this or use a picture to demonstrate it.

3. Describe a precedent that inspired you. 

4. Show a sketch of your final project idea and your final prototype

5. Describe what you would do if you had more time. 

6. Say thank you!

If there is time, students should provide some feedback about what they liked and what they'd like to see if there were to be another next iteration. They can also ask questions. 

Option 2- Presentation Slideshow 

You will need to submit the following via presentation slideshow:

1. Your project's Title, team member names

2. The problem your project is trying to solve. You can write this or use a picture to demonstrate it.

3. An image of a precedent that inspired you. 

4. A sketch of your final project idea

5. Pictures of your final project idea. 

Add the following in the text area of your post: 

1. A brief (3-4 sentence) description of the concept behind your sketch that answers some of the following questions:

   1. What problem does your design solve?

   2. When/ how would someone use your design?

   3. How will your design reduce plastic waste in the future?