Examine
Examine
Students will conduct in-depth research on interior design styles and sustainability, analyze their cultural and emotional influences, and document findings in interactive journals to inform the development of their personal design portfolios.
Days 17 - 32
110 min over capacity (720 min available across 16 days)
Engineer
Engineer
Students will collaborate to create innovative interior design solutions by integrating sustainable practices and personal style preferences for small urban living spaces, using feedback from their learning partners to refine their designs over 16 days.
Days 33 - 48
400 min over capacity (720 min available across 16 days)
Share
Share
Students will present their portfolio of solutions and interior design styles to an authentic audience, reflecting on their real-world impact and showcasing how sustainable practices and cultural influences inform their design choices, thereby connecting their learning journey to broader community needs and encouraging professional feedback.
Days 65 - 80
670 min over capacity (720 min available across 16 days)
Discover
Days 1–16
Day 1
Challenge Definition
Deliverable
60m
Day 2
Source Types and Evaluation Vocabulary
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Challenge Definition
Deliverable
Day 3
Credibility Criteria Mini-Lesson and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 4
Guided Source Evaluation Protocol Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 5
Source Reflection and Question Formulation
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 6
Mock Source Evaluation Reports in Teams
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 7
Understanding Source Types and Reliability
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 8
Annotating Sources for Evidence Development
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 9
Collaborative Research Question Formulation Session
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 10
Using a Source Credibility Rubric
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 11
Inquiry Questions
Deliverable
Mock Source Evaluation Report Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 12
Mini-Lesson: What Makes a Source Trustworthy
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 13
Source Sorting Station: Credible vs Questionable
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 14
Evaluating Authors, Brands, and Bias
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 15
Note-Taking Practice: Evidence Snapshot Gallery
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 16
Plan and Draft Source Evaluation Report Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Examine
Days 17–32
Day 17
Source Evaluation Report
Deliverable
75m
Day 18
Investigate Simple Designs and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 19
Prototype-Focused Hands-On Build of Models
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 20
Design Constraints and Trade-Off Discussion
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 21
Test and Record Results with Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 22
Create Exemplar Sketches for Next Milestone
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 23
Exploring Real-World Design Exemplars and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 24
Guided Criteria Creation for Student Designs
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 25
Sketching Concepts and Feature Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 26
Prototype Basics with Materials and Tools
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 27
Peer Critiques and Iterative Improvements
Knowledge/Skill Building
35m
Day 28
Design Brief Review and Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 29
Prototype Sketching and Peer Critique
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 30
Solution Proposal
Activity
60m
Build Simple Models and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 31
Collect Data and Analyze Patterns
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 32
Strategic Iterative Redesign Planning Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Engineer
Days 33–48
Day 33
Analyzing Real-World Design Examples and Demos
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 34
Sketching Prototypes With Design Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 35
Evaluating Trade-offs Through Quick Testing
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 36
Collaborative Critique for Design Improvements
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 37
Exemplar Exploration of Designs
Deliverable
60m
Day 38
Clarify Design Goals and Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 39
Prototype Selection: Tools and Methods
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 40
Team Roles and Timeline for Creation
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 41
Creation Plan for Design
Deliverable
40m
Day 42
Define Success: Goals and Audience
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 43
Design a Comprehensive Data-Collection Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 44
Draft a Real-World Implementation Timeline
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 45
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Materials and Pitch
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 46
Run a Mini-Pilot and Reflect
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 47
Clarify Goal and Real-World Impact
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 48
Identify Signs of Success and Data Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Do
Days 49–64
Day 49
Draft Real-World Implementation and Data Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
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.
Deliverable
60m
Day 51
Sharing Progress: Growth Snapshot Creation
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 52
Audience Feedback Circles and Protocol
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 53
Mini-Exhibit Setup and Visual Storyboard
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 54
Reflective Discussion: Highlights and Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 55
Growth Mindset Journal Kickoff for Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 56
Identifying Audience Needs and Goals
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 57
Plan Improvement Actions and Metrics
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 58
Peer Feedback Loop for Prototyping
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 59
Calibrating Shared Rubrics for Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 60
Mock Presentation and Growth Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 61
Preparing Audience Ready Project Explanations
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 62
Peer Feedback Circles for Growth Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 63
Gallery Walk of Student Growth Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 64
Mini-Lessons on Growth Mindset Language
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Share
Days 65–80
Day 65
Plan Next Steps for Growth Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 66
Gallery Walk: Growth Artifacts Sharing
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 67
Peer Feedback Protocols and Revisions
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 68
Data Storytelling with Evidence Boards
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 69
Self-Assessment and Growth Goal Setting
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 70
Intent Sharing: Growth Path Debrief
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 71
Gather Evidence: Share Personal Growth Moments
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 72
Peer Feedback: Celebrate Strengths and Gaps
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 73
Mini-Skill Workshop: Reflection Methods for Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 74
Gallery Walk: Visualize Project Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 75
Plan Next Steps: Growth Goals Draft
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 76
Prepare Sharing Gallery and Schedule
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 77
Gather Peer Feedback and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 78
Content Review and Growth Reflection Prompts
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 79
Practice Run and Final Edits
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 80
Intent: Growth Reflection
Assessment
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
22
Day 1
Discover
Challenge Definition
23
Day 2
Source Types and Evaluation Vocabulary
Challenge Definition
24
Day 3
Credibility Criteria Mini-Lesson and Practice
25
Day 4
Guided Source Evaluation Protocol Practice
26
Day 5
Source Reflection and Question Formulation
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29
Day 6
Mock Source Evaluation Reports in Teams
30
Day 7
Understanding Source Types and Reliability
1
Day 8
Annotating Sources for Evidence Development
2
Day 9
Collaborative Research Question Formulation Session
3
Day 10
Using a Source Credibility Rubric
6
Day 11
Inquiry Questions
Mock Source Evaluation Report Outline
7
Day 12
Mini-Lesson: What Makes a Source Trustworthy
8
Day 13
Source Sorting Station: Credible vs Questionable
9
Day 14
Evaluating Authors, Brands, and Bias
10
Day 15
Note-Taking Practice: Evidence Snapshot Gallery
13
Day 16
Plan and Draft Source Evaluation Report Outline
14
Day 17
Examine
Source Evaluation Report
15
Day 18
Investigate Simple Designs and Criteria
16
Day 19
Prototype-Focused Hands-On Build of Models
17
Day 20
Design Constraints and Trade-Off Discussion
20
Day 21
Test and Record Results with Reflection
21
Day 22
Create Exemplar Sketches for Next Milestone
22
Day 23
Exploring Real-World Design Exemplars and Criteria
23
Day 24
Guided Criteria Creation for Student Designs
24
Day 25
Sketching Concepts and Feature Mapping
27
Day 26
Prototype Basics with Materials and Tools
28
Day 27
Peer Critiques and Iterative Improvements
29
Day 28
Design Brief Review and Constraints
30
Day 29
Prototype Sketching and Peer Critique
31
Day 30
Solution Proposal
Build Simple Models and Criteria
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 31
Collect Data and Analyze Patterns
4
Day 32
Strategic Iterative Redesign Planning Workshop
5
Day 33
Engineer
Analyzing Real-World Design Examples and Demos
6
Day 34
Sketching Prototypes With Design Constraints
7
Day 35
Evaluating Trade-offs Through Quick Testing
10
Day 36
Collaborative Critique for Design Improvements
11
Day 37
Exemplar Exploration of Designs
12
Day 38
Clarify Design Goals and Constraints
13
Day 39
Prototype Selection: Tools and Methods
14
Day 40
Team Roles and Timeline for Creation
17
Day 41
Creation Plan for Design
18
Day 42
Define Success: Goals and Audience
19
Day 43
Design a Comprehensive Data-Collection Plan
20
Day 44
Draft a Real-World Implementation Timeline
21
Day 45
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Materials and Pitch
24
Day 46
Run a Mini-Pilot and Reflect
25
Day 47
Clarify Goal and Real-World Impact
26
Day 48
Identify Signs of Success and Data Needs
27
Day 49
Do
Draft Real-World Implementation and Data Plan
28
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.
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
31
Day 51
Sharing Progress: Growth Snapshot Creation
1
Day 52
Audience Feedback Circles and Protocol
2
Day 53
Mini-Exhibit Setup and Visual Storyboard
3
Day 54
Reflective Discussion: Highlights and Next Steps
4
Day 55
Growth Mindset Journal Kickoff for Next Steps
7
Day 56
Identifying Audience Needs and Goals
8
Day 57
Plan Improvement Actions and Metrics
9
Day 58
Peer Feedback Loop for Prototyping
10
Day 59
Calibrating Shared Rubrics for Growth
11
Day 60
Mock Presentation and Growth Reflection
14
Day 61
Preparing Audience Ready Project Explanations
15
Day 62
Peer Feedback Circles for Growth Insights
16
Day 63
Gallery Walk of Student Growth Artifacts
17
Day 64
Mini-Lessons on Growth Mindset Language
18
Day 65
Share
Plan Next Steps for Growth Reflection
21
Day 66
Gallery Walk: Growth Artifacts Sharing
22
Day 67
Peer Feedback Protocols and Revisions
23
Day 68
Data Storytelling with Evidence Boards
24
Day 69
Self-Assessment and Growth Goal Setting
25
Day 70
Intent Sharing: Growth Path Debrief
28
Day 71
Gather Evidence: Share Personal Growth Moments
29
Day 72
Peer Feedback: Celebrate Strengths and Gaps
30
Day 73
Mini-Skill Workshop: Reflection Methods for Growth
1
Day 74
Gallery Walk: Visualize Project Growth
2
Day 75
Plan Next Steps: Growth Goals Draft
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 76
Prepare Sharing Gallery and Schedule
6
Day 77
Gather Peer Feedback and Evidence
7
Day 78
Content Review and Growth Reflection Prompts
8
Day 79
Practice Run and Final Edits
9
Day 80
Intent: Growth Reflection