Project Launch Workshop - Introduce the project and brainstorm ideas with students on developing a digital app to track food intake and understand its effects on body systems (25 min)

Tech Startup Insight Session - Host a guest speaker from a local tech startup to discuss app development and user interface design (20 min)

Cell Exploration Activity - Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells, using microscopes to observe different cell types (45 min)

Understanding Cellular Functions - Develop models to describe how parts of cells contribute to the function of the cell as a whole, using hands-on activities and visual aids (45 min)

Body Systems Analysis - Use arguments supported by evidence to explore how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells (45 min)

Introduction to Chemical Reactions in Digestion - Conduct experiments to analyze how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules that support growth and energy release (45 min)

Food and Cells Connection Exploration - Investigate how different foods impact cells using multimedia resources and class discussions to understand cellular functions (45 min)

Chemical Reaction Demonstration - Conduct a hands-on experiment to illustrate how food is rearranged through chemical reactions forming new molecules (30 min)

Reflection and Discussion - Facilitate a class discussion to reflect on the experiment, reinforcing the connection between food, cells, and energy (15 min)

Sensory Receptors Investigation - Gather and synthesize information on how sensory receptors respond to food stimuli and send messages to the brain (45 min)

App Wireframe Design - Begin designing a paper prototype or wireframe of the tracking app, focusing on user interface elements and functionality (30 min)

Feedback Session - Share initial wireframes with peers for feedback and suggestions (15 min)

Refine Wireframe - Refine app wireframes based on feedback, ensuring the design effectively tracks food intake and demonstrates its effects on body systems (45 min)

Finalizing Wireframes - Students refine their app wireframes with a focus on enhancing user interface design and functionality (45 min)

App Development Basics - Introduce students to basic coding concepts and tools needed for app development, facilitated by the local tech startup (45 min)

Coding Workshop - Engage students in a hands-on coding session to start developing the main features of their tracking app (45 min)

Coding and Testing - Continue coding the app and conduct peer testing to gather feedback on usability and functionality (45 min)

Functionality Review - Students review and refine the app's functionalities based on peer feedback and ensure alignment with project goals (45 min)

Final Coding and Integration - Complete coding the tracking app, ensuring all features are functional and integrated (45 min)

User Interface Refinement - Polish the app's user interface based on feedback, focusing on design and usability (30 min)

App Testing and Debugging - Conduct thorough testing to identify and fix any bugs or issues (15 min)

Peer Review Session - Share the app with peers for detailed feedback on usability and educational value (25 min)

Feedback Implementation - Incorporate peer feedback to enhance app design and functionality (20 min)

Final App Presentation Preparation - Prepare presentations to showcase the app's features and educational impact (30 min)

Rehearsal and Refinement - Practice presentations and refine based on rehearsal feedback (15 min)

App Exhibition and Demonstration - Present the final app to an audience including peers, teachers, and tech startup mentors, demonstrating its features and educational purpose (45 min)