Empathize
Empathize
Students will immerse themselves in learning experiences at the beach with local surf pros, engage with marine biologists to explore wave patterns and coastal ecosystems, and collaborate with community partners to deepen their understanding of surfing's cultural impact and environmental challenges.
Days 1 - 12
Define
Define
Students will define the challenges faced by coastal communities by analyzing surf culture's impact, wave mechanics, and environmental needs through research and collaborative discussions, setting the stage for developing innovative solutions in the next phase.
Days 13 - 24
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm, draft, and sketch innovative eco-friendly surfboard designs integrating art, social messages, and surf culture insights, fostering creativity and collaborative solutions for environmental and coastal community issues.
Days 25 - 36
Prototype
Prototype
Students will craft and iteratively refine miniature surfboard models using eco-friendly materials, incorporating artistic designs and social messages, with feedback from peers and community partners to prepare for their upcoming Surf Culture Day exhibit.
Days 37 - 48
Test
Test
Students will test their eco-friendly surfboard models and wave tank experiments with peer groups and community partners, gather feedback for improvements, and refine their designs and presentations based on constructive criticism to prepare for the final exhibition.
Days 49 - 60
Empathize
Days 1–12
Day 1
Surf's Up Science Adventure Launch
Launch
180m
Day 2
Eco-friendly Surfboard Material Exploration
Activity
60m
Day 3
Wave Mechanics and Beach Protection Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 4
Cultural Significance of Surfing Discussion
Activity
45m
Day 5
Small Group Digital Presentation Planning
Activity
45m
Day 6
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
Deliverable
45m
Day 7
Research Time: Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Activity
60m
Day 8
Surfboard Model Construction
Activity
90m
Day 9
Digital Presentation Check-In
Deliverable
45m
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Digital Presentation on Marine Ecosystems
Assessment
Surfboard Model Presentation
Assessment
Define
Days 13–24
Day 13
Eco-Friendly Materials Exploration
Activity
45m
Day 14
Wave Mechanics and Habitat Research
Activity
60m
Day 15
Surf Culture and Advocacy Brainstorming
Activity
45m
Day 16
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
Deliverable
45m
Day 17
Model Construction Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 18
Self-Reflection on Design Choices
Deliverable
30m
Day 19
Preparation for Presentations
Activity
45m
Day 20
Discussion Preparation Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 21
Digital Presentation Compilation
Activity
90m
Day 22
Day 23
Collaborative Discussion on Surf Culture and Environmental Advocacy
Assessment
Day 24
Self-reflection on Learning Process
Assessment
Digital Presentation Compilation
Assessment
Eco-friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
Assessment
Ideate
Days 25–36
Day 25
Design Exploration Launch
Launch
60m
Day 26
Eco-Materials Investigation
Activity
45m
Day 27
Artistic Brainstorming
Activity
60m
Day 28
Miniature Surfboard Drafting
Activity
45m
Day 29
Feedback Loop Workshop
Deliverable
45m
Day 30
Marine Habitat Digital Research
Activity
45m
Day 31
Storytelling and Social Impact Creation
Activity
45m
Day 32
Final Design Refinement
Deliverable
45m
Day 33
Practice Presentation
Deliverable
60m
Day 34
Final Touch Activity
Activity
45m
Day 35
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Design Presentation
Assessment
Day 36
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats
Assessment
Surfboard Model Exhibition
Assessment
Prototype
Days 37–48
Day 37
Guest Speaker 'Surf Community Stewardship'
Launch
60m
Day 38
Creating Eco-Friendly Surfboard Models
Activity
90m
Day 39
Day 40
Peer Design Feedback Exchange
Deliverable
45m
Day 41
Material Science Exploration
Activity
60m
Day 42
Supporting the Coastal Community
Activity
75m
Day 43
Artistic Expression Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 44
Day 45
Project Reflection Journal Writing
Deliverable
45m
Day 46
Final Preparation for Exhibit
Activity
90m
Day 47
Day 48
Miniature Surfboard Exhibit Presentation
Assessment
Project Reflection and Self-Assessment
Assessment
Test
Days 49–60
Day 49
Feedback Incorporation Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 50
Wave Tank Testing
Activity
90m
Day 51
Digital Presentation Design Lab
Activity
75m
Day 52
Peer Review Session
Deliverable
60m
Day 53
Marine Advocacy Brainstorm
Activity
45m
Day 54
Surfboard Model Refinement
Activity
60m
Day 55
Ignite Marine Science
Activity
90m
Day 56
Feedback Reflection Journal
Deliverable
45m
Day 57
Preparation for Exhibition
Activity
60m
Day 58
Day 59
Interactive Science Fair Setup
Activity
90m
Day 60
Refinement Feedback Reflection
Assessment
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Assessment
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
Assessment
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Empathize
Surf's Up Science Adventure Launch
20
Day 2
Eco-friendly Surfboard Material Exploration
21
Day 3
Wave Mechanics and Beach Protection Workshop
22
Day 4
Cultural Significance of Surfing Discussion
23
Day 5
Small Group Digital Presentation Planning
26
Day 6
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
27
Day 7
Research Time: Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
28
Day 8
Surfboard Model Construction
29
Day 9
Digital Presentation Check-In
30
Day 10
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 11
3
Day 12
Digital Presentation on Marine Ecosystems
Surfboard Model Presentation
4
Day 13
Define
Eco-Friendly Materials Exploration
5
Day 14
Wave Mechanics and Habitat Research
6
Day 15
Surf Culture and Advocacy Brainstorming
9
Day 16
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
10
Day 17
Model Construction Workshop
11
Day 18
Self-Reflection on Design Choices
12
Day 19
Preparation for Presentations
13
Day 20
Discussion Preparation Workshop
16
Day 21
Digital Presentation Compilation
17
Day 22
18
Day 23
Collaborative Discussion on Surf Culture and Environmental Advocacy
19
Day 24
Self-reflection on Learning Process
Digital Presentation Compilation
Eco-friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
20
Day 25
Ideate
Design Exploration Launch
23
Day 26
Eco-Materials Investigation
24
Day 27
Artistic Brainstorming
25
Day 28
Miniature Surfboard Drafting
26
Day 29
Feedback Loop Workshop
27
Day 30
Marine Habitat Digital Research
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 31
Storytelling and Social Impact Creation
1
Day 32
Final Design Refinement
2
Day 33
Practice Presentation
3
Day 34
Final Touch Activity
4
Day 35
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Design Presentation
7
Day 36
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats
Surfboard Model Exhibition
8
Day 37
Prototype
Guest Speaker 'Surf Community Stewardship'
9
Day 38
Creating Eco-Friendly Surfboard Models
10
Day 39
11
Day 40
Peer Design Feedback Exchange
14
Day 41
Material Science Exploration
15
Day 42
Supporting the Coastal Community
16
Day 43
Artistic Expression Workshop
17
Day 44
18
Day 45
Project Reflection Journal Writing
21
Day 46
Final Preparation for Exhibit
22
Day 47
23
Day 48
Miniature Surfboard Exhibit Presentation
Project Reflection and Self-Assessment
24
Day 49
Test
Feedback Incorporation Workshop
25
Day 50
Wave Tank Testing
28
Day 51
Digital Presentation Design Lab
29
Day 52
Peer Review Session
30
Day 53
Marine Advocacy Brainstorm
31
Day 54
Surfboard Model Refinement
1
Day 55
Ignite Marine Science
January 2027
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 56
Feedback Reflection Journal
5
Day 57
Preparation for Exhibition
6
Day 58
7
Day 59
Interactive Science Fair Setup
8
Day 60
Refinement Feedback Reflection
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Model Presentation