Discover
Discover
Students will investigate local resources such as cooking experts and libraries to identify party planning needs and opportunities within the Ocala community, focusing on guest considerations, dietary restrictions, and available resources.
Days 1 - 4
Examine
Examine
Students will investigate food preferences, dietary restrictions, and cultural influences on party planning by researching and interviewing community experts, such as local chefs and librarians, to develop comprehensive understandings crucial for creating inclusive and enjoyable party experiences.
Days 5 - 8
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Engineer
Engineer
Students will collaboratively design a detailed party plan by developing creative menu options, drafting a shopping list, and building a budget, incorporating considerations such as dietary restrictions and the number of guests to ensure a successful outcome.
Days 9 - 12
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Do
Do
Students will execute and test the party plan by organizing invitations, purchasing ingredients within budget, preparing food, and coordinating activities while adapting based on observations to ensure a successful event.
Days 13 - 16
130 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Share
Share
Students will present their party plans, demonstrate their budgeting, menu, and activity decisions, and reflect on their experiences in a showcase event for parents and community partners, highlighting their solutions and the skills they have developed throughout the project.
Days 17 - 20
80 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Discover
Days 1–4
Day 1
Type: DELIVERABLE Intent: Challenge Definition - Explain the challenge, who it affects, and why it matters to you and your community. Support your claim with multiple perspectives, at least three pieces of evidence, and end with a clear "How can we…, so that…” challenge question.
Deliverable
60m
Brainstorm Real-World Problem with Guidance
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 2
End User Overview
Deliverable
45m
Choose Project Focus and Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 3
Clarify the Problem and Identify Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 4
Gather Evidence with Observations and Data
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Examine
Days 5–8
Day 5
Compare Solutions with Criteria and Tradeoffs
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 6
Draft the Solution Proposal Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 7
Solution Proposal
Deliverable
60m
Prototype Data Sheets with Students' Ideas
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 8
Collaborative Brainstorm: Possible Creation Ideas
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Engineer
Days 9–12
Day 9
Select Feasible Ideas Using Simple Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 10
Draft Creation Plan with Roles and Tasks
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 11
Creation Plan
Deliverable
60m
Solution Development Report
Deliverable
60m
Run a Small-Scale Data Trial
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 12
Finalize Day 13 Plan with Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Do
Days 13–16
Day 13
Implementation and Data Collection Plan
Deliverable
60m
Day 14
Collecting Growth Stories and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 15
Storyboarding Growth Journey for Sharing
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 16
Practice Oral Sharing with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Share
Days 17–20
Day 17
Mock Showcase of Growth Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 18
Reflecting Growth and Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 19
Draft Growth Narrative and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 20
Intent: Growth Reflection - Tell the story of your growth by showing how your knowledge, personal development, professional skills, and community impact evolved. Conclude with your next steps and goals for continued growth.
Assessment
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Discover
Type: DELIVERABLE Intent: Challenge Definition - Explain the challenge, who it affects, and why it matters to you and your community. Support your claim with multiple perspectives, at least three pieces of evidence, and end with a clear "How can we…, so that…” challenge question.
Brainstorm Real-World Problem with Guidance
20
Day 2
End User Overview
Choose Project Focus and Roles
21
Day 3
Clarify the Problem and Identify Needs
22
Day 4
Gather Evidence with Observations and Data
23
Day 5
Examine
Compare Solutions with Criteria and Tradeoffs
26
Day 6
Draft the Solution Proposal Outline
27
Day 7
Solution Proposal
Prototype Data Sheets with Students' Ideas
28
Day 8
Collaborative Brainstorm: Possible Creation Ideas
29
Day 9
Engineer
Select Feasible Ideas Using Simple Criteria
30
Day 10
Draft Creation Plan with Roles and Tasks
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 11
Creation Plan
Solution Development Report
Run a Small-Scale Data Trial
3
Day 12
Finalize Day 13 Plan with Roles
4
Day 13
Do
Implementation and Data Collection Plan
5
Day 14
Collecting Growth Stories and Evidence
6
Day 15
Storyboarding Growth Journey for Sharing
9
Day 16
Practice Oral Sharing with Peers
10
Day 17
Share
Mock Showcase of Growth Artifacts
11
Day 18
Reflecting Growth and Next Steps
12
Day 19
Draft Growth Narrative and Evidence
13
Day 20
Intent: Growth Reflection - Tell the story of your growth by showing how your knowledge, personal development, professional skills, and community impact evolved. Conclude with your next steps and goals for continued growth.