AZventure Expeditionary Learning Series

Homes: Back to the Future
October 6, 2007
Departs from Tempe

Throughout history, humans have used a variety of building materials to create a structure they called “home.” Some were permanent, some portable. Some were made of wood, others of rock, stone or grass. How did the Hohokam build their homes? What lessons can we learn from those ancient desert dwellers as we strive toward a sustainable future for ourselves and future generations? Join us as we travel back in time with a visit to Pueblo Grande, and then return to the future of “green” building and high tech design.

Focus
Home construction, earth science, sustainability, careers, inquiry

Learning Outcomes and Indicators
By participating in this study tour, learners will:

• Recognize the relationship of natural resources to personal lifestyles by comparing and contrasting building materials used in home construction over the centuries.
• Identify other natural resources that were/are used in daily living by examining historical and contemporary artifacts.
• Analyze patterns in home architecture by interpreting historical and contemporary artifacts.
• Evaluate natural resources used in home construction by identifying properties that lead toward more sustainable and resource-efficient development.
• Explore diverse career opportunities in the homebuilding industry by participating in cooperative learning activities.

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