Polli-Pals: Buzz into Plant & Pollinator Fun

Empathize

Students will explore and document the experiences and needs of various stakeholders, including peers, families, and local experts, to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between plants, pollinators, and their environment through interactive discussions and collaborative activities.

Days 1 - 6

Meet the Stakeholders

Launch 45m

Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators

Project Work 60m

Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models

Project Work 60m

Pollination Research Board

Deliverable

Define

Students will collaboratively identify the key goals and outcomes of their pollination research project, developing a shared understanding and rationale for why studying plant-pollinator relationships is essential, setting the stage for purposeful exploration and inquiry.

Days 7 - 12

Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Group Research Topic Selection Workshop

Project Work 60m

Drafting Research Board Content Outline

Project Work 50m

Pollination Problem Framing

Deliverable

Ideate

Students will brainstorm and sketch potential ideas for their research boards, gather and synthesize insights from peers and community partners, and collaboratively envision the most innovative ways to explore plant and pollinator relationships.

Days 13 - 18

Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Identify Plant Parts and Functions

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Team Research Roles and Focus Areas

Project Work 50m

Draft Visuals and Data for Boards

Project Work 50m

Pollination Concepts Sketches

Deliverable

Draft

Students will draft outlines and sketches for their pollinator research boards, creating visual and textual representations of their research to design a blueprint for their final project, while receiving and integrating peer feedback to refine their ideas.

Days 19 - 24

Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup

Project Work 50m

Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback

Project Work 60m

Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings

Project Work 45m

Pollination Board Prototypes

Deliverable

Testing Documentation Pack

Deliverable

Test

Students will test their understanding of various plants and pollinators by engaging in interactive experiments, analyzing data through hands-on activities, and utilizing technology to showcase the purpose and impact of their research on pollination processes.

Days 25 - 30

Assess Plant Light and Water Needs

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments

Project Work 55m

Draft Pollination Research Board Layout

Project Work 60m

Peer Review and Revision Workshop

Project Work 50m

Pollination Solution Showcase

Assessment

Critique

Students will engage in structured peer critique sessions to provide thoughtful feedback on each other's research boards, refine their presentations, and prepare for the final showcase by implementing constructive insights into their projects.

Days 31 - 35

Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards

Project Work 50m

Pollination Facts Quiz with Data

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Revision Plan and Final Prep

Project Work 60m

Pollinationor Final Showcase

Assessment

Notice & Reflect

Students will engage in guided reflection sessions to notice the impact of their research decisions and teamwork throughout the project, predict how these insights apply to future learning, and prepare to share their growth journey during a peer presentation and family engagement event.

Days 36 - 40

Reflective Observation and Question Formulation

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan

Project Work 60m

Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision

Project Work 60m

Pollinationor Final Showcase

Assessment 1m

Empathize Days 1–6

Day 1

Meet the Stakeholders

Launch 45m

Day 2

Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Day 3

Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 4

Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators

Project Work 60m

Day 5

Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models

Project Work 60m

Day 6

Pollination Research Board

Deliverable

Define Days 7–12

Day 7

Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Day 8

Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Day 9

Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Day 10

Group Research Topic Selection Workshop

Project Work 60m

Day 11

Drafting Research Board Content Outline

Project Work 50m

Day 12

Pollination Problem Framing

Deliverable

Ideate Days 13–18

Day 13

Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 14

Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 15

Identify Plant Parts and Functions

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 16

Team Research Roles and Focus Areas

Project Work 50m

Day 17

Draft Visuals and Data for Boards

Project Work 50m

Day 18

Pollination Concepts Sketches

Deliverable

Draft Days 19–24

Day 19

Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Day 20

Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Day 21

Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup

Project Work 50m

Day 22

Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback

Project Work 60m

Day 23

Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings

Project Work 45m

Day 24

Pollination Board Prototypes

Deliverable

Testing Documentation Pack

Deliverable

Test Days 25–30

Day 25

Assess Plant Light and Water Needs

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 26

Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Day 27

Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments

Project Work 55m

Day 28

Draft Pollination Research Board Layout

Project Work 60m

Day 29

Peer Review and Revision Workshop

Project Work 50m

Day 30

Pollination Solution Showcase

Assessment

Critique Days 31–35

Day 31

Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Day 32

Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards

Project Work 50m

Day 33

Pollination Facts Quiz with Data

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Day 34

Revision Plan and Final Prep

Project Work 60m

Day 35

Pollinationor Final Showcase

Assessment

Notice & Reflect Days 36–40

Day 36

Reflective Observation and Question Formulation

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Day 37

Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Day 38

Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan

Project Work 60m

Day 39

Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision

Project Work 60m

Day 40

Pollinationor Final Showcase

Assessment 1m

August 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

24 Day 1

Empathize

Meet the Stakeholders

25 Day 2

Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson

26 Day 3

Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class

27 Day 4

Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators

28 Day 5

Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models

September 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

31 Day 6

Pollination Research Board

1 Day 7

Define

Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners

2 Day 8

Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson

3 Day 9

Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording

4 Day 10

Group Research Topic Selection Workshop

7 Day 11

Drafting Research Board Content Outline

8 Day 12

Pollination Problem Framing

9 Day 13

Ideate

Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts

10 Day 14

Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water

11 Day 15

Identify Plant Parts and Functions

14 Day 16

Team Research Roles and Focus Areas

15 Day 17

Draft Visuals and Data for Boards

16 Day 18

Pollination Concepts Sketches

17 Day 19

Draft

Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles

18 Day 20

Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session

21 Day 21

Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup

22 Day 22

Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback

23 Day 23

Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings

24 Day 24

Pollination Board Prototypes

Testing Documentation Pack

25 Day 25

Test

Assess Plant Light and Water Needs

28 Day 26

Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets

29 Day 27

Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments

30 Day 28

Draft Pollination Research Board Layout

1 Day 29

Peer Review and Revision Workshop

2 Day 30

Pollination Solution Showcase

October 2026

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

5 Day 31

Critique

Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols

6 Day 32

Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards

7 Day 33

Pollination Facts Quiz with Data

8 Day 34

Revision Plan and Final Prep

9 Day 35

Pollinationor Final Showcase

12 Day 36

Notice & Reflect

Reflective Observation and Question Formulation

13 Day 37

Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry

14 Day 38

Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan

15 Day 39

Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision

16 Day 40

Pollinationor Final Showcase

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