Imagine
Imagine
Students will collaboratively brainstorm biome elements affecting ecological succession and biodiversity, visualize their ideas with concept maps, and explore creative model-making techniques to inspire their scale model designs.
Days 3 - 5
15 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Test
Test
Students will conduct experiments on their biome models to test various ecological hypotheses, validating the authenticity and functionality of the elements of biodiversity and ecological succession included, using feedback from peers for refinement across three focused sessions.
Days 9 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Improve
Improve
Students will collaborate to refine their biome models using expert feedback, integrating innovative approaches to enhance ecological accuracy and incorporating elements of biodiversity and ecological succession, while preparing their projects for presentation at the Eco-Market Fair.
Days 11 - 13
Share
Share
Students will present their final biome models at the Eco-Market Fair, explaining their design and choices based on ecological processes, while reflecting on their learning journey and personal growth through interactive feedback and sharing at a 'gallery walk' session.
Days 13 - 14
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ask
Days 1–3
Day 1
Biome Exploration Launch
Launch
60m
Ecological Constraints Brainstorm
Activity
45m
Day 2
Peer Feedback on Essential Questions
Deliverable
45m
Research and Portfolio Development
Activity
90m
Imagine
Days 3–5
Day 3
Creative Model-Making Technique Exploration
Activity
60m
Peer Feedback on Concept Maps
Deliverable
45m
Biomes Research Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Day 4
Biome Analysis & Discussion
Activity
45m
Plan
Days 5–7
Day 5
Day 6
Draft Model Presentation Rehearsal
Deliverable
60m
Create
Days 7–9
Day 7
Biome Model Design Presentation
Assessment
Digital Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Day 8
Peer Feedback and Prototype Improvement Session
Deliverable
60m
Test
Days 9–11
Day 9
Day 10
Improve
Days 11–13
Day 11
Biome Model Feedback Integration Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 12
Peer Review Session: Ecological Succession Focus
Deliverable
45m
Share
Days 13–14
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27
Day 1
Ask
Biome Exploration Launch
Ecological Constraints Brainstorm
28
Day 2
Peer Feedback on Essential Questions
Research and Portfolio Development
29
Day 3
Imagine
Creative Model-Making Technique Exploration
Peer Feedback on Concept Maps
Biomes Research Portfolio Submission
30
Day 4
Biome Analysis & Discussion
1
Day 5
Plan
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 6
Draft Model Presentation Rehearsal
5
Day 7
Create
Biome Model Design Presentation
Digital Portfolio Submission
6
Day 8
Peer Feedback and Prototype Improvement Session
7
Day 9
Test
8
Day 10
11
Day 11
Improve
Biome Model Feedback Integration Workshop
12
Day 12
Peer Review Session: Ecological Succession Focus
13
Day 13
Share
14
Day 14
15
Day 15
18
Day 16
19
Day 17
20
Day 18
21
Day 19
22
Day 20