Ask
Ask
Students will explore the schoolyard to observe its current state, engage in discussions to identify environmental challenges and opportunities for a garden, and formulate questions while considering the impact on local wildlife and weather patterns over time.
Days 1 - 6
Imagine
Imagine
Students will brainstorm ideas and use collaborative outdoor sessions to creatively sketch and discuss various designs for a schoolyard garden that attracts and supports local wildlife, integrating feedback from peers, teachers, and urban planning partners to refine their concepts.
Days 6 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Plan
Plan
Students will collaboratively select a wildlife-friendly garden design using local plants, create detailed plans for planting zones, and incorporate weather pattern considerations to support local ecosystems, fostering critical thinking and the application of their learned concepts.
Days 11 - 16
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Create
Create
Students will build and test a small garden prototype in the outdoor learning environment, documenting their observations and adjustments as they assess its success in attracting and supporting local wildlife, while collaborating with urban planning partners and incorporating core ELA and science content.
Days 16 - 21
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test
Test
Students will conduct experiments to assess the effectiveness of their wildlife-supporting garden designs by observing interactions between plants and local animals, utilizing observation journals to document weather effects and biodiversity changes over time.
Days 21 - 26
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Improve
Improve
Students will analyze feedback from the testing phase, engage in discussions to identify areas for improvement, and collaboratively redesign parts of their garden to better support local wildlife, thereby refining their solution to enhance effectiveness before final exhibition.
Days 26 - 30
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Share
Share
Students will present their wildlife garden plans to community partners and peers, explaining their design choices, observed weather impact, and biodiversity benefits, followed by reflective discussions to identify learning growth and areas for future inquiry.
Days 31 - 35
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ask
Days 1–6
Day 1
Brainstorming Session
Activity
Schoolyard Exploration
Activity
Day 2
Local Wildlife Research
Activity
Interactive Discussion
Activity
Day 3
Garden Design Concepts
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Day 4
Site Mapping
Activity
Design Refinement
Activity
Day 5
Simulation Planning
Activity
Group Reflection
Activity
Imagine
Days 6–11
Day 6
Exhibition Day
Activity
Scientific Report Writing
Activity
Exhibition Planning Session
Activity
Garden Maintenance Plan
Activity
Data Analysis Workshop
Activity
Simulation Refinement and Sharing
Activity
Feedback and Adjustment
Activity
Simulation Exploration
Activity
Construction of Wildlife Features
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Impact Analysis Workshop
Activity
Open Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Garden Observation and Data Collection
Activity
Wildlife Habitat Exploration
Activity
Soil Testing and Preparation
Activity
Garden Layout Planning
Activity
Presentation to Peers and Community
Activity
Reflective Discussion
Activity
Presentation Rehearsal
Activity
Visual Display Creation
Activity
Final Report Revisions
Activity
Interactive Presentation Planning
Activity
Garden Enhancement
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Weekly Reflection
Activity
Implementation Planning
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Collaborative Proposal Development
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Garden Evaluation
Activity
Solution Refinement
Activity
Data Sharing Session
Activity
Wildlife Features Installation
Activity
Reflection and Discussion
Activity
Planting Day
Activity
Progress Sharing
Activity
Material Collection and Preparation
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Garden Implementation Planning
Activity
Team Roles Assignment
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Open Discussion
Activity
Final Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Feature Placement Strategy
Activity
Soil Health Discussion
Activity
Closure and Appreciation
Activity
Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Reflection and Celebration
Activity
Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity
Portfolio Compilation
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Garden Impact Reflection
Activity
Community Feedback Session
Activity
Collaborative Design Review
Activity
Weekly Reflection
Activity
Simulation Creation
Activity
Reflection and Adjustment
Activity
Environmental Impact Analysis
Activity
Solution Design Workshop
Activity
Interactive Mapping
Activity
Final Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity
Preparation for Exhibition
Activity
Biodiversity Impact Analysis
Activity
Scientific Discussion
Activity
Implementation of Solutions
Activity
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Activity
Garden Health Assessment
Activity
Problem-Solving Workshop
Activity
Native Plant Selection
Activity
Plant Journals
Activity
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Plan
Days 11–16
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Create
Days 16–21
Day 16
Day 17
Day 18
Day 19
Day 20
Test
Days 21–26
Day 21
Day 22
Day 23
Day 24
Day 25
Improve
Days 26–30
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Share
Days 31–35
Day 31
Day 32
Day 33
Day 34
Day 35
Day 36
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Ask
Brainstorming Session
Schoolyard Exploration
20
Day 2
Local Wildlife Research
Interactive Discussion
21
Day 3
Garden Design Concepts
Peer Feedback Session
22
Day 4
Site Mapping
Design Refinement
23
Day 5
Simulation Planning
Group Reflection
26
Day 6
Imagine
Exhibition Day
Scientific Report Writing
Exhibition Planning Session
Garden Maintenance Plan
Data Analysis Workshop
Simulation Refinement and Sharing
Feedback and Adjustment
Simulation Exploration
Construction of Wildlife Features
Peer Review and Feedback
Impact Analysis Workshop
Open Reflection and Goal Setting
Garden Observation and Data Collection
Wildlife Habitat Exploration
Soil Testing and Preparation
Garden Layout Planning
Presentation to Peers and Community
Reflective Discussion
Presentation Rehearsal
Visual Display Creation
Final Report Revisions
Interactive Presentation Planning
Garden Enhancement
Peer Review and Feedback
Weekly Reflection
Implementation Planning
Reflective Journaling
Collaborative Proposal Development
Peer Review and Feedback
Garden Evaluation
Solution Refinement
Data Sharing Session
Wildlife Features Installation
Reflection and Discussion
Planting Day
Progress Sharing
Material Collection and Preparation
Reflective Journaling
Garden Implementation Planning
Team Roles Assignment
Reflection and Goal Setting
Open Discussion
Final Reflection and Goal Setting
Feature Placement Strategy
Soil Health Discussion
Closure and Appreciation
Exhibition Preparation
Reflection and Celebration
Exhibition Rehearsal
Portfolio Compilation
Peer Review and Feedback
Garden Impact Reflection
Community Feedback Session
Collaborative Design Review
Weekly Reflection
Simulation Creation
Reflection and Adjustment
Environmental Impact Analysis
Solution Design Workshop
Interactive Mapping
Final Exhibition Rehearsal
Preparation for Exhibition
Biodiversity Impact Analysis
Scientific Discussion
Implementation of Solutions
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Garden Health Assessment
Problem-Solving Workshop
Native Plant Selection
Plant Journals
27
Day 7
28
Day 8
29
Day 9
30
Day 10
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 11
Plan
3
Day 12
4
Day 13
5
Day 14
6
Day 15
9
Day 16
Create
10
Day 17
11
Day 18
12
Day 19
13
Day 20
16
Day 21
Test
17
Day 22
18
Day 23
19
Day 24
20
Day 25
23
Day 26
Improve
24
Day 27
25
Day 28
26
Day 29
27
Day 30
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 31
Share
1
Day 32
2
Day 33
3
Day 34
4
Day 35
7
Day 36
8
Day 37
9
Day 38
10
Day 39
11
Day 40