Empathize
Empathize
Students will immerse themselves in learning experiences at the beach with local surf pros, engage with marine biologists to explore wave patterns and coastal ecosystems, and collaborate with community partners to deepen their understanding of surfing's cultural impact and environmental challenges.
Days 1 - 12
Empathize
Days 1–12
Day 10
Day 11
Define
Days 13–24
Day 22
Day 24
Ideate
Days 25–36
Prototype
Days 37–48
Day 39
Day 44
Day 47
Day 48
Test
Days 49–60
Day 58
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 2
Eco-friendly Surfboard Material Exploration
Eco-friendly Surfboard Material Exploration
29
Day 3
Wave Mechanics and Beach Protection Workshop
Wave Mechanics and Beach Protection Workshop
30
Day 4
Cultural Significance of Surfing Discussion
Cultural Significance of Surfing Discussion
31
Day 5
Small Group Digital Presentation Planning
Small Group Digital Presentation Planning
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 6
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
4
Day 7
Research Time: Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Research Time: Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
5
Day 8
Surfboard Model Construction
Surfboard Model Construction
6
Day 9
Digital Presentation Check-In
Digital Presentation Check-In
7
Day 10
10
Day 11
11
Day 12
Digital Presentation on Marine Ecosystems
Digital Presentation on Marine Ecosystems
Surfboard Model Presentation
Surfboard Model Presentation
13
Day 14
Wave Mechanics and Habitat Research
Wave Mechanics and Habitat Research
14
Day 15
Surf Culture and Advocacy Brainstorming
Surf Culture and Advocacy Brainstorming
17
Day 16
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
Peer Feedback on Surfboard Model Designs
18
Day 17
Model Construction Workshop
Model Construction Workshop
19
Day 18
Self-Reflection on Design Choices
Self-Reflection on Design Choices
20
Day 19
Preparation for Presentations
Preparation for Presentations
21
Day 20
Discussion Preparation Workshop
Discussion Preparation Workshop
24
Day 21
Digital Presentation Compilation
Digital Presentation Compilation
25
Day 22
26
Day 23
Collaborative Discussion on Surf Culture and Environmental Advocacy
Collaborative Discussion on Surf Culture and Environmental Advocacy
27
Day 24
Self-reflection on Learning Process
Self-reflection on Learning Process
Digital Presentation Compilation
Digital Presentation Compilation
Eco-friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
Eco-friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
31
Day 26
Eco-Materials Investigation
Eco-Materials Investigation
1
Day 27
Artistic Brainstorming
Artistic Brainstorming
2
Day 28
Miniature Surfboard Drafting
Miniature Surfboard Drafting
3
Day 29
Feedback Loop Workshop
Feedback Loop Workshop
4
Day 30
Marine Habitat Digital Research
Marine Habitat Digital Research
7
Day 31
Storytelling and Social Impact Creation
Storytelling and Social Impact Creation
8
Day 32
Final Design Refinement
Final Design Refinement
9
Day 33
Practice Presentation
Practice Presentation
10
Day 34
Final Touch Activity
Final Touch Activity
11
Day 35
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Design Presentation
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Design Presentation
14
Day 36
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats
Surfboard Model Exhibition
Surfboard Model Exhibition
15
Day 37
Prototype
Guest Speaker 'Surf Community Stewardship'
Guest Speaker 'Surf Community Stewardship'
16
Day 38
Creating Eco-Friendly Surfboard Models
Creating Eco-Friendly Surfboard Models
17
Day 39
18
Day 40
Peer Design Feedback Exchange
Peer Design Feedback Exchange
21
Day 41
Material Science Exploration
Material Science Exploration
22
Day 42
Supporting the Coastal Community
Supporting the Coastal Community
23
Day 43
Artistic Expression Workshop
Artistic Expression Workshop
24
Day 44
25
Day 45
Project Reflection Journal Writing
Project Reflection Journal Writing
28
Day 46
Final Preparation for Exhibit
Final Preparation for Exhibit
29
Day 47
30
Day 48
Miniature Surfboard Exhibit Presentation
Miniature Surfboard Exhibit Presentation
Project Reflection and Self-Assessment
Project Reflection and Self-Assessment
2
Day 50
Wave Tank Testing
Wave Tank Testing
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 51
Digital Presentation Design Lab
Digital Presentation Design Lab
6
Day 52
Peer Review Session
Peer Review Session
7
Day 53
Marine Advocacy Brainstorm
Marine Advocacy Brainstorm
8
Day 54
Surfboard Model Refinement
Surfboard Model Refinement
9
Day 55
Ignite Marine Science
Ignite Marine Science
12
Day 56
Feedback Reflection Journal
Feedback Reflection Journal
13
Day 57
Preparation for Exhibition
Preparation for Exhibition
14
Day 58
15
Day 59
Interactive Science Fair Setup
Interactive Science Fair Setup
16
Day 60
Refinement Feedback Reflection
Refinement Feedback Reflection
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Digital Presentation on Marine Habitats and Wave Mechanics
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Model Presentation
Eco-Friendly Surfboard Model Presentation