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October 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19 Day 1
Discover
Challenge Definition
20 Day 2
Source Types and Evaluation Vocabulary
Challenge Definition
21 Day 3
Credibility Criteria Mini-Lesson and Practice
22 Day 4
Guided Source Evaluation Protocol Practice
23 Day 5
Source Reflection and Question Formulation
26 Day 6
Mock Source Evaluation Reports in Teams
27 Day 7
Understanding Source Types and Reliability
28 Day 8
Annotating Sources for Evidence Development
29 Day 9
Collaborative Research Question Formulation Session
30 Day 10
Using a Source Credibility Rubric

November 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2 Day 11
Inquiry Questions
Mock Source Evaluation Report Outline
3 Day 12
Mini-Lesson: What Makes a Source Trustworthy
4 Day 13
Source Sorting Station: Credible vs Questionable
5 Day 14
Evaluating Authors, Brands, and Bias
6 Day 15
Note-Taking Practice: Evidence Snapshot Gallery
9 Day 16
Plan and Draft Source Evaluation Report Outline
10 Day 17
Examine
Source Evaluation Report
11 Day 18
Investigate Simple Designs and Criteria
12 Day 19
Prototype-Focused Hands-On Build of Models
13 Day 20
Design Constraints and Trade-Off Discussion
16 Day 21
Test and Record Results with Reflection
17 Day 22
Create Exemplar Sketches for Next Milestone
18 Day 23
Exploring Real-World Design Exemplars and Criteria
19 Day 24
Guided Criteria Creation for Student Designs
20 Day 25
Sketching Concepts and Feature Mapping
23 Day 26
Prototype Basics with Materials and Tools
24 Day 27
Peer Critiques and Iterative Improvements
25 Day 28
Design Brief Review and Constraints
26 Day 29
Prototype Sketching and Peer Critique
27 Day 30
Solution Proposal
Build Simple Models and Criteria

December 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30 Day 31
Collect Data and Analyze Patterns
1 Day 32
Strategic Iterative Redesign Planning Workshop
2 Day 33
Engineer
Analyzing Real-World Design Examples and Demos
3 Day 34
Sketching Prototypes With Design Constraints
4 Day 35
Evaluating Trade-offs Through Quick Testing
7 Day 36
Collaborative Critique for Design Improvements
8 Day 37
Exemplar Exploration of Designs
9 Day 38
Clarify Design Goals and Constraints
10 Day 39
Prototype Selection: Tools and Methods
11 Day 40
Team Roles and Timeline for Creation
14 Day 41
Creation Plan for Design
15 Day 42
Define Success: Goals and Audience
16 Day 43
Design a Comprehensive Data-Collection Plan
17 Day 44
Draft a Real-World Implementation Timeline
18 Day 45
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Materials and Pitch
21 Day 46
Run a Mini-Pilot and Reflect
22 Day 47
Clarify Goal and Real-World Impact
23 Day 48
Identify Signs of Success and Data Needs
24 Day 49
Do
Draft Real-World Implementation and Data Plan
25 Day 50
Implementation and Data Collection Plan - Describe your goal for success and explain how you will implement your solution in the real world. Identify the signs or data you will collect and the tools or methods you will use to measure effectiveness.
28 Day 51
Sharing Progress: Growth Snapshot Creation
29 Day 52
Audience Feedback Circles and Protocol
30 Day 53
Mini-Exhibit Setup and Visual Storyboard
31 Day 54
Reflective Discussion: Highlights and Next Steps
1 Day 55
Growth Mindset Journal Kickoff for Next Steps

January 2027

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4 Day 56
Identifying Audience Needs and Goals
5 Day 57
Plan Improvement Actions and Metrics
6 Day 58
Peer Feedback Loop for Prototyping
7 Day 59
Calibrating Shared Rubrics for Growth
8 Day 60
Mock Presentation and Growth Reflection
11 Day 61
Preparing Audience Ready Project Explanations
12 Day 62
Peer Feedback Circles for Growth Insights
13 Day 63
Gallery Walk of Student Growth Artifacts
14 Day 64
Mini-Lessons on Growth Mindset Language
15 Day 65
Share
Plan Next Steps for Growth Reflection
18 Day 66
Gallery Walk: Growth Artifacts Sharing
19 Day 67
Peer Feedback Protocols and Revisions
20 Day 68
Data Storytelling with Evidence Boards
21 Day 69
Self-Assessment and Growth Goal Setting
22 Day 70
Intent Sharing: Growth Path Debrief
25 Day 71
Gather Evidence: Share Personal Growth Moments
26 Day 72
Peer Feedback: Celebrate Strengths and Gaps
27 Day 73
Mini-Skill Workshop: Reflection Methods for Growth
28 Day 74
Gallery Walk: Visualize Project Growth
29 Day 75
Plan Next Steps: Growth Goals Draft

February 2027

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 Day 76
Prepare Sharing Gallery and Schedule
2 Day 77
Gather Peer Feedback and Evidence
3 Day 78
Content Review and Growth Reflection Prompts
4 Day 79
Practice Run and Final Edits
5 Day 80
Intent: Growth Reflection