Discover
Discover
Students will embark on a hands-on investigation of the school grounds to observe, document, and discuss the Japanese knotweed infestation, exploring its impact on local ecosystems and their daily lives while laying the groundwork for designing an effective management plan.
Days 1 - 6
Examine
Examine
Students will conduct detailed research and field investigations to gather evidence on the ecological and structural impact of Japanese knotweed at the school, analyze competing control solutions, and prepare data presentations to inform strategic design decisions.
Days 7 - 12
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Engineer
Engineer
Students will design and build prototypes of physical and educational strategies to control Japanese knotweed at the school, using data from the field survey and input from local environmental experts to evaluate design solutions for ecosystem protection.
Days 13 - 18
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Do
Do
Students will implement their intervention plan by actively controlling Japanese knotweed on campus, document the effectiveness of their methods through data collection and analysis, and assess the ecological impact to refine strategies before sharing results.
Days 19 - 24
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Share
Share
Students will present their research findings and intervention plans to school stakeholders and community members, reflecting on their impact on ecological balance and personal growth, and engaging in discussions to further adapt management strategies for invasive species.
Days 25 - 30
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Discover
Days 1–6
Day 1
Introduction to Field Survey
Activity
45m
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Examine
Days 7–12
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Engineer
Days 13–18
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Do
Days 19–24
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Share
Days 25–30
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
24
Day 1
Discover
Introduction to Field Survey
25
Day 2
26
Day 3
27
Day 4
28
Day 5
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
31
Day 6
1
Day 7
Examine
2
Day 8
3
Day 9
4
Day 10
7
Day 11
8
Day 12
9
Day 13
Engineer
10
Day 14
11
Day 15
14
Day 16
15
Day 17
16
Day 18
17
Day 19
Do
18
Day 20
21
Day 21
22
Day 22
23
Day 23
24
Day 24
25
Day 25
Share
28
Day 26
29
Day 27
30
Day 28
1
Day 29
2
Day 30