Question
Question
Students will identify and formulate open-ended inquiries about transcription and translation, using their curiosity about their English class hero to generate questions that will shape their stop motion animation project.
Days 1 - 2
Research
Research
Students will conduct detailed research into the processes of transcription and translation by utilizing scientific journals, conducting expert interviews, and observing animations, synthesizing their findings into storyboard notes for their stop motion animation project.
Days 3 - 4
Create
Create
Students will collaboratively design and assemble stop-motion animations to visually illustrate the transcription and translation processes, synthesizing their research and concepts into creative, informative visual stories that enhance peer learning and comprehension.
Days 5 - 6
Share
Share
Students will present their stop motion animations during a showcase event to classmates, teachers, and parents, participate in a Q&A session to articulate the scientific principles depicted, and receive and provide peer feedback to incorporate different perspectives and improve their work.
Day 7
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Reflect
Reflect
Students will engage in a reflective dialogue on their stop motion videos, evaluating how well their animations represent transcription and translation, discussing strengths and areas for improvement, and exploring new questions for further exploration.
Day 8
Act/Apply
Act/Apply
Students will present their stop motion videos to peers, teachers, and parents, engage in a Q&A session to articulate scientific concepts, and reflect on peer feedback to assess the impact of their animations, ensuring their understanding of transcription and translation aligns with real-world applications.
Day 9
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Question
Days 1–2
Day 1
Transcription and Translation Inquiry Brainstorm
Activity
45m
Day 2
Open-ended Inquiry Submission
Assessment
Research
Days 3–4
Day 3
Storyboard Sketching and Peer Review
Activity
60m
Reflective Journaling and Group Discussion
Deliverable
30m
Day 4
Storyboard Presentation and Reflection
Assessment
Create
Days 5–6
Day 5
Collaborative Storyboard Refinement
Activity
60m
Stop Motion Technique Exploration
Activity
45m
Day 6
Stop Motion Animation Presentation
Assessment
Peer Feedback and Revision Session
Deliverable
45m
Share
Days 7–7
Day 7
Reflect
Days 8–8
Day 8
Reflective Journal Entry
Activity
45m
Act/Apply
Days 9–9
Day 9
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Question
Transcription and Translation Inquiry Brainstorm
20
Day 2
Open-ended Inquiry Submission
21
Day 3
Research
Storyboard Sketching and Peer Review
Reflective Journaling and Group Discussion
26
Day 4
Storyboard Presentation and Reflection
27
Day 5
Create
Collaborative Storyboard Refinement
Stop Motion Technique Exploration
28
Day 6
Stop Motion Animation Presentation
Peer Feedback and Revision Session
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 7
Share
3
Day 8
Reflect
Reflective Journal Entry
4
Day 9
Act/Apply