Pool Party!Let’s build a backyard swimming pool!

Mr. Horstmeyer’s 8th Grade Current Events Class

Real-World JobsThis unit of real-world jobs, we will take a look

at how in ground swimming pools are built. Each group will have a preset budget they must work with to complete their pool. We

will look at the major steps involved, sketch diagrams, and design our dream pools. Once

the group work is done, each group will present their pools and the information about

them.

ArchitectTo start, you must create your own dream pool using the software found on http://www.mydreampool.com/. You will work with the concrete specialist especially to coordinate a sidewalk layout. After sketching a rough draft with all accessories, lengths, and widths labeled, you must submit your plan to the accountant for budget review.

AccountantYou must estimate the prices of each accessory and option chosen by your group, and then estimate the total price for the pool, using Hayward’s product website https://www.hayward-pool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Homepage_10201_10551_-1.You are responsible for making sure that the cost of the pool stays within the budget. Create an Excel document for your bookkeeping.

Concrete SpecialistYou are responsible for the sidewalk pour! You will utilize your math skills and calculate how much square feet of concrete you will need. Your sidewalks will be 6in. thick. Concrete is $30 per cubic foot (or ft3).

For example, for a sidewalk 20ftx4ftx6in, this would cost $1200.

Complete this for each dream pool layout! Report everything to the accountant!

http://www.online-calculator.com/

RubricPoor(1)

Average(3)

Outstanding(5)

Total

Architect Failed to create all 3 pool designs; didn’t print out designs; didn’t work with members of group

Either didn’t make every design, or didn’t print designs, but effort is evident

All guidelines are met; creativity is evident; sketches are accurate

Accountant Failed to keep accurate data with money; didn’t work with members of group

Excel data sheet used, but some calculations may be off

Excel sheet is utilized correctly; everything aligns with architect and concrete specialist

Concrete Specialist

No evidence of attempting to calculate amount of concrete/ amount of money

Some calculations wrong; correct measurements used

Concrete calculations for all designs are presented

Group Presentation

No evidence of previous collaboration

Collaboration is evident, but data or guidelines are not strictly adhered to

Fluid presenting with minimal mistakes. Any mistakes are not from lack of preparation

ReferencesSlide 1: Picture of Pool-

www.homesthetics.netSlide 3: http://www.mydreampool.com/Slide 4:

https://www.hayward-pool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Homepage_10201_10551_-1

Slide 5: http://www.online-calculator.com/