Project Description
Our team designed and built a new retaining wall to enhance the appearance of a private home in the community. The project involved:
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Removing old plants and materials.
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Constructing a sturdy brick retaining wall with reinforced stability.
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Matching the wall’s design to the existing home for aesthetic appeal.
Showcase Videos
Goals
To develop hands-on skills in construction and landscaping while improving a local property’s functionality and visual appeal.
Content: The top 3 things I learned from this showcase were:
Madison: Learned how to properly lay bricks, take time for precision, and create an attractive design.
Colby: Gained confidence in public speaking, teamwork, and project planning.
Andrew: Improved teamwork skills, learned the importance of detailed planning, and practiced professional communication.
Culture: This project relates or connects to my family, background, peers, community or my own personal interests in these ways:
Madison: I work doing landscaping in my community.
Colby: This project relates to my future career because I want to start my own business doing landscaping.
Andrew: This is my job—I do it often, so it came naturally to me.
Metacognition: In reflection, one thing that I would have done differently during my journey with this showcase is:
Madison: I would have slowed down and taken more time for preparation.
Colby: I would have improved the PowerPoint and ensured it was ready for showcase night.
Andrew: I would have prepared more thoroughly for the presentation.
Social/Emotional: One thing I am most proud of by completing this showcase is:
Madison: Overcoming challenges and successfully completing the project.
Colby: Working effectively as a team to execute the project and presentation.
Andrew: Seeing people genuinely interested in how we planned and built the retaining wall.