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Activity 6
Create a simple and visually appealing weather app interface that provides users with daily weather updates
and alerts in an easy-to-understand format.
Steps for the Task:
1. Understand the Problem:
l Think about what information users need from a weather app, such as temperature, rain alerts, and
forecasts, and why simplicity is important.
2. Plan the Features:
l Include basic features like:
° Current temperature and weather conditions.
° A daily and weekly forecast.
° Simple icons for sunny, rainy, or cloudy weather.
° Optional alerts for extreme weather (e.g., heavy rain or heatwaves).
3. Create User Profiles:
l Imagine different types of users (e.g., students, farmers, travelers) and their needs from a weather
app.
4. Sketch the App:
l Draw simple designs for (Students can use Canva/PPT):
° A home screen showing the current temperature and weather.
° A page with the weekly forecast.
° An alert screen for extreme weather.
5. Make a Prototype:
l Use paper or tools like Canva/PPT to create a rough mock-up of the app.
6. Test and Improve:
l Show your design to classmates or family members and ask if they find it clear and helpful.
l Make adjustments based on their feedback.
7. Present Your Work:
l Share your app design and explain how it makes weather information easy for everyone to understand.
Example Features:
l A large, clear display of current temperature.
l Simple weather icons (e.g., sun for sunny, cloud for cloudy).
l A weekly forecast in an easy-to-read table.
Activity 7
Design a board game that educates players about sustainability while making learning fun.
Steps:
l Choose a Theme: Focus on an SDG like Climate Action or Zero Hunger.
l Game Concept: Players move around the board, completing tasks like planting trees, reducing carbon
footprints, or managing resources.
l Elements: Use recycled materials for the board and tokens. Include action cards like “Reduce Food
Waste: Move Ahead 3 Spaces” or “Litter the Environment: Go Back 2 Spaces.”
l Goal: The winner is the first to create a sustainable, eco-friendly environment.
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