Plan
Project Activities Days 1–30
Day 1
Introduction to Automatas
Activity 20m
Hands-on Mechanical Components Workshop
Activity 25m
Day 2
Reading Session with Elementary Students
Activity 25m
Interview Preparation
Activity 20m
Day 3
Conduct Interviews
Activity 30m
Data Organization
Activity 15m
Day 4
Exploration of Simple Machines
Activity 25m
Initial Automata Sketching
Activity 20m
Day 5
Collaborative Design Session
Activity 30m
Peer Feedback Round
Activity 15m
Day 6
Exploration of Simple Machines
Activity 45m
Day 7
Reading and Interview Prep
Activity 25m
Conduct Interviews
Activity 20m
Day 8
Data Analysis and Scene Selection
Activity 45m
Day 9
Sketching Initial Designs
Activity 45m
Day 10
Prototype Development
Activity 45m
Day 11
Design Refinement and Mechanism Integration
Activity 25m
Mechanics Workshop: Advanced Concepts
Activity 20m
Day 12
Prototype Construction Phase 1
Activity 30m
Peer Consultation Session
Activity 15m
Day 13
Prototype Construction Phase 2
Activity 35m
Mid-Project Reflection and Feedback
Activity 10m
Day 14
Feedback Implementation and Adjustment
Activity 20m
Collaborative Problem-Solving Workshop
Activity 25m
Day 15
Final Prototype Adjustments
Activity 30m
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Activity 15m
Day 16
Advanced Simple Machines Workshop
Activity 45m
Day 17
Refinement of Automata Designs
Activity 25m
Hands-On Prototype Adjustment
Activity 20m
Day 18
Peer Feedback Session
Activity 30m
Design Implementation
Activity 15m
Day 19
Mechanical Testing and Troubleshooting
Activity 25m
Final Design Adjustments
Activity 20m
Day 20
Prototype Showcase Preparation
Activity 30m
Mock Exhibition
Activity 15m
Day 21
Final Design Review
Activity 20m
Mechanics Precision Workshop
Activity 25m
Day 22
Detailed Assembly and Construction
Activity 30m
Peer Consultation and Support
Activity 15m
Day 23
Testing and Iteration
Activity 30m
Exhibition Presentation Preparation
Activity 15m
Day 24
Final Adjustments and Polishing
Activity 25m
Rehearsal for Exhibition
Activity 20m
Day 25
Exhibition Day Preparation
Activity 20m
Interactive Exhibition Setup
Activity 25m
Day 26
Final Touches on Automata
Activity 25m
Presentation Preparation
Activity 20m
Day 27
Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity 30m
Peer Feedback and Refinement
Activity 15m
Day 28
Exhibition Setup
Activity 20m
Mock Exhibition Run
Activity 25m
Day 29
Final Exhibition Preparations
Activity 20m
Reflective Session
Activity 25m
Day 30
Exhibition Day
Activity 45m