Project Launch Introduction - Students explore the essential question: How can we inspire our community to make healthy, responsible, and sustainable choices? (15 min)

Trash Collection Kick-off - Students begin collecting all trash they generate, understanding personal consumption habits and preparing for analysis. (30 min)

Introduction to Environmental Impact - Students learn about pollution, trash, climate change, and ocean acidification, connecting these issues to personal waste generation. (20 min)

Trash Collection Continuation - Students continue collecting personal trash, reflecting daily on consumption patterns. (25 min)

Understanding Climate Change - Students explore how human activities contribute to climate change, focusing on greenhouse gases and global temperature rise. (30 min)

Trash Collection and Reflection - Students add to their trash collection, discussing ways to reduce their impact. (15 min)

Exploring Waste Management Solutions - Students brainstorm practical solutions to reduce personal waste, discussing reusable products and sustainable practices. (25 min)

Final Day of Trash Collection - Students complete trash collection and prepare for analysis. (20 min)

Trash Analysis and Waste Audit - Students sort and analyze their collected trash, identifying patterns and factors contributing to waste generation. (20 min)

Discussion on Global Temperature Factors - Students ask questions to clarify evidence of factors contributing to the rise in global temperatures over the past century. (25 min)

Introduction to Community Impact - Students discuss how personal choices affect the community and brainstorm ways to inspire sustainable practices. (15 min)

Collaborative Research on Local Environmental Issues - Students work in groups to research local environmental concerns using materials provided by 'I Love A Clean San Diego.' (30 min)

Solution Design Workshop - Students begin drafting solutions for their chosen environmental issue, focusing on practical and sustainable approaches. (25 min)

Feedback Session - Peer review of initial solution ideas, offering constructive feedback to refine strategies. (20 min)

Deep Dive into Climate Change Factors - Students investigate factors like greenhouse gases, linking them to their personal and community impact. (30 min)

Question Development - Students create questions to guide further research on climate change's local effects. (15 min)

Prototype Development - Students start building a model or prototype of their solution, using sustainable materials where possible. (35 min)

Reflection on Learning - Students document their process and insights gained so far, aligning them with project goals. (10 min)

Finalizing Prototypes - Students complete their models, preparing for community feedback. (25 min)

Preparation for Community Partner Session - Students plan questions and discussion points for an upcoming session with 'I Love A Clean San Diego.' (20 min)

Community Partnership Introduction - Students engage with 'I Love A Clean San Diego' representatives to learn about local initiatives and ask questions about environmental challenges. (20 min)

Collaborative Solution Refinement - Students work in teams to incorporate feedback from community partners into their solution designs, focusing on sustainability. (25 min)

Interactive Climate Change Workshop - Students participate in hands-on activities modeling greenhouse gas effects and ocean acidification, relating them to personal impact. (25 min)

Evidence-Based Question Development - Students draft questions to investigate the factors contributing to global temperature rise, guided by NGSS standards. (20 min)

Solution Presentation Preparation - Students create multimedia presentations that showcase their solutions and personal waste audits, ensuring clarity and coherence. (30 min)

Peer Review and Feedback - Students present drafts to peers, receiving constructive feedback to enhance their presentations and deepen understanding. (15 min)

Final Presentation Rehearsal - Students practice delivering their presentations, refining their communication skills and ensuring readiness for the exhibition. (30 min)

Exhibition Setup Planning - Students organize and plan the layout for the exhibition day, ensuring interactive and engaging displays. (15 min)

Community Exhibition Day - Students present their projects to an audience of parents, peers, and community members, demonstrating their solutions and understanding of environmental issues. (45 min)

Finalizing Solution Presentations - Students refine their multimedia presentations, ensuring they clearly communicate their project's problem, solution, and sustainability impact. (25 min)

Community Engagement Strategy - Students craft a plan to engage the audience during the exhibition, including interactive elements and key discussion points. (20 min)

Rehearsal and Feedback - Students practice their presentations in front of peers, receiving constructive feedback to enhance clarity and engagement. (30 min)

Interactive Display Preparation - Students finalize their interactive displays, incorporating models, visuals, and hands-on elements for exhibition day. (15 min)

Exhibition Setup - Students organize and set up their presentation spaces, ensuring all materials and displays are ready for the exhibition. (20 min)

Peer Review and Final Touches - Students conduct a walkthrough with classmates, making last-minute adjustments based on peer suggestions. (25 min)

Exhibition Day - Students present their projects to parents, community members, and peers, engaging in discussions about sustainable choices and their impact. (45 min)

Reflection and Feedback Session - Students reflect on their exhibition experience, discussing lessons learned and receiving feedback from attendees. (25 min)

Celebration and Next Steps - Students celebrate their achievements and brainstorm ways to continue promoting sustainable practices in their community. (20 min)