Ask
Ask
Students will engage in a collaborative brainstorming session to define the problem of designing an efficient wind turbine for the school community, identify key constraints, and formulate self-generated questions to guide their research and innovation throughout the project.
Day 1
Imagine
Imagine
Students will collaborate in teams to brainstorm and sketch innovative wind turbine designs, considering aerodynamic principles and community site requirements, setting the stage for detailed planning in the next phase.
Day 2
Plan
Plan
Students will select their optimal wind turbine design and collaborate to create a detailed blueprint and timeline for constructing their prototype, incorporating aerodynamic principles and peer feedback, setting the stage for their hands-on creation phase.
Day 3
Create
Create
Students will collaboratively build and test their wind turbine prototypes, applying aerodynamic principles to optimize blade design for efficiency, while documenting their construction process and initial performance data for reflection and peer feedback.
Day 4
30 min over capacity (75 min available across 1 day)
Test
Test
Students will conduct tests on their prototype wind turbines to assess energy output and efficiency, using insights from peer feedback and site evaluations to validate their designs and prepare for improvements.
Day 5
50 min over capacity (75 min available across 1 day)
Improve
Improve
Students will participate in a 'Design Iteration Workshop' incorporating peer feedback to refine and enhance their turbine models, focusing on optimizing efficiency and preparing for the final exhibition.
Day 6
Share
Share
Students will present their refined wind turbine models during a 'Virtual Wind Farm Tour,' showcasing their designs and energy output, while reflecting on the project's learning journey and personal growth in a final journal entry.
Day 6
Ask
Days 1–1
Day 1
Reflection Journal Entry: Problem and Questions
Activity
Self-Generated Question Development
Activity
30m
Imagine
Days 2–2
Day 2
Initial Design Sketches
Activity
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Team Brainstorm Session
Activity
45m
Plan
Days 3–3
Day 3
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Wind Turbine Design Selection
Activity
30m
Create
Days 4–4
Day 4
Wind Turbine Construction Sprint
Activity
60m
Performance Testing and Data Collection
Activity
45m
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Prototype Design Documentation
Activity
Test
Days 5–5
Day 5
Prototype Testing Warm-Up
Activity
20m
Wind Turbine Testing Stations
Activity
60m
Data Analysis and Reflection
Activity
45m
Prototype Improvement Plan
Activity
Reflection Journal Entry
Activity
Share
Days 6–6
Day 6
Final Model Submission
Activity
Final Journal Reflection
Activity
Virtual Wind Farm Tour Preparation
Activity
45m
Refinement Reflection
Activity
Efficiency Testing
Activity
45m
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
21
Day 1
Ask
Reflection Journal Entry: Problem and Questions
Self-Generated Question Development
22
Day 2
Imagine
Initial Design Sketches
Reflection Journal Entry
Team Brainstorm Session
23
Day 3
Plan
Reflective Journaling
Wind Turbine Design Selection
28
Day 4
Create
Wind Turbine Construction Sprint
Performance Testing and Data Collection
Reflection Journal Entry
Prototype Design Documentation
29
Day 5
Test
Prototype Testing Warm-Up
Wind Turbine Testing Stations
Data Analysis and Reflection
Prototype Improvement Plan
Reflection Journal Entry
30
Day 6
Share
Final Model Submission
Final Journal Reflection
Virtual Wind Farm Tour Preparation
Refinement Reflection
Efficiency Testing
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 7
6
Day 8
7
Day 9