Ask
Ask
Students will explore daily challenges through a 'Circle Map Exploration Day,' creatively sketch their ideas for robotic solutions, and begin to articulate how their robot will solve a specific problem, laying the foundation for the project's design journey.
Days 1 - 2
45 min over capacity (60 min available across 2 days)
Plan
Plan
Students will collaboratively select the most feasible robot solution by working in pairs to discuss their sketches and utilize constructive feedback, then create detailed diagrams with labels illustrating how their selected design addresses identified challenges.
Day 3
110 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Create
Create
Students will construct and add imaginative elements to their robot prototypes using recycled materials, ensuring each robot stands independently and maintains its shape while reflecting on how these design choices directly address their chosen everyday challenge.
Day 4
105 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Improve
Improve
Students will collaboratively review peer and teacher feedback to identify areas of improvement for their robot prototypes, make necessary adjustments using recycled materials, and document the enhancements in their project journals, preparing their robots for the upcoming showcase.
Day 6
150 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Share
Share
Students will present their robot prototypes to their big buddies and the recycled materials art group, highlighting the integration of diverse technologies and precise geometric design choices made during the project, and reflect on their academic and emotional growth through engaging discussions and journaling about the process and results.
Day 7
135 min over capacity (30 min available across 1 day)
Ask
Days 1–2
Day 1
Circle Map Exploration and Problem Identification
Launch
45m
Geometric Shape Exploration
Activity
30m
Robot Design Sketch and Peer Discussion
Deliverable
30m
Imagine
Days 2–3
Day 2
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Sharing
Activity
45m
Pair Design Reflection Workshop
Deliverable
30m
Robot Big Buddy Guidance Session
Activity
60m
Robot Solution Sketch and Explanation
Assessment
Plan
Days 3–3
Day 3
Robot Design Diagram Presentation
Assessment
Robot Solution Brainstorm Discussion
Activity
30m
Detailed Robot Diagram Creation
Activity
60m
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Presentation
Assessment
Peer Feedback Exchange
Deliverable
30m
Pair Feedback and Reflection Session
Assessment
Reflective Journal Entry
Activity
20m
Create
Days 4–4
Day 4
Robot Prototype Presentation
Assessment
Design Reflection Entry
Assessment
Prototype Building Workshop
Activity
60m
Design Presentation Practice
Deliverable
30m
Reflection Journal Completion
Activity
45m
Test
Days 5–5
Day 5
Robot Reflection Journal Workshop
Deliverable
30m
Robot Functionality and Improvement Presentation
Assessment
Robot Reflection Journal Entry
Assessment
Playtest Preparation
Activity
45m
Observation and Documentation Checkpoint
Deliverable
30m
Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable
45m
Reflection Journal Finalization
Activity
45m
Improve
Days 6–6
Day 6
Exciting Robot Showcase Launch
Launch
30m
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Assessment
Last Touches on Robot Prototype and Presentation Rehearsal
Activity
60m
Peer Feedback on Robot Presentation
Deliverable
45m
Improved Robot Presentation
Assessment
Improvement Brainstorm Session
Activity
45m
Robot Prototype Refinement Lab
Activity
60m
Peer-to-Peer Presentation Practice
Deliverable
45m
Share
Days 7–7
Day 7
Robot Prototype Presentation
Assessment
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Assessment
Reflection Journal Review
Deliverable
30m
Day 8
Day 9
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
20
Day 1
Ask
Circle Map Exploration and Problem Identification
Geometric Shape Exploration
Robot Design Sketch and Peer Discussion
21
Day 2
Imagine
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Sharing
Pair Design Reflection Workshop
Robot Big Buddy Guidance Session
Robot Solution Sketch and Explanation
22
Day 3
Plan
Robot Design Diagram Presentation
Robot Solution Brainstorm Discussion
Detailed Robot Diagram Creation
Robot Design Sketch and Concept Presentation
Peer Feedback Exchange
Pair Feedback and Reflection Session
Reflective Journal Entry
27
Day 4
Create
Robot Prototype Presentation
Design Reflection Entry
Prototype Building Workshop
Design Presentation Practice
Reflection Journal Completion
28
Day 5
Test
Robot Reflection Journal Workshop
Robot Functionality and Improvement Presentation
Robot Reflection Journal Entry
Playtest Preparation
Observation and Documentation Checkpoint
Peer Feedback Session
Reflection Journal Finalization
29
Day 6
Improve
Exciting Robot Showcase Launch
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Last Touches on Robot Prototype and Presentation Rehearsal
Peer Feedback on Robot Presentation
Improved Robot Presentation
Improvement Brainstorm Session
Robot Prototype Refinement Lab
Peer-to-Peer Presentation Practice
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 7
Share
Robot Prototype Presentation
Robot Reflection Journal Submission
Reflection Journal Review
5
Day 8
6
Day 9