Building activities
Ask
Students will explore urban food scarcity issues through interactive sessions with community partners, analyze key socio-economic data, and develop focused research questions that define the problem and identify constraints for sustainable urban farming solutions.
Days 1 - 3
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 3 days)
Socio-Economic Data Exploration
Activity 45m
Community Partner Dialogue
Launch 60m
Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable 30m
creating menu with produce (120 min)
Activity 120m
Research Question Presentation
Assessment
Data Analysis Report
Assessment
Imagine
Students will collaborate in groups to brainstorm and sketch potential urban farming solutions, incorporating innovative techniques like hydroponics and vertical farming, and leverage insights from community partners to refine ideas for real-world application.
Days 3 - 5
Community Insight Sharing
Launch 45m
Sketching Urban Farming Solutions
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Deliverable 45m
Research Documentation and Reflection
Assessment
Collaborative Sketch Presentation
Assessment
Plan
Students will collaborate with community partners and environmental science experts to select an urban farming solution, then create a detailed implementation plan for a hydroponic vertical farm that aligns with local food needs and sustainability goals, incorporating feedback and reflecting on the scalability of their designs.
Days 5 - 7
Peer Design Feedback Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Design Finalization and Practice Presentations
Activity 60m
Scalability Brainstorm and Analysis
Activity 45m
Reflection and Integration Journal
Deliverable 30m
Hydroponic Vertical Farm Design Presentation
Assessment
Create
Students will use collaborative teamwork to construct and test individual hydroponic vertical farming prototypes, incorporating iterative feedback from community partners and reflection sessions, as they actively engage in innovative problem-solving to address urban food scarcity.
Days 7 - 9
Peer Critique and Feedback Workshop
Deliverable 60m
Hydroponic Vertical Farm Prototype Presentation
Assessment
Test
Students will conduct controlled experiments to test the effectiveness of their urban farming prototypes, analyze data with the guidance of community partners, and use peer feedback to assess solution viability, preparing for improvements in the next phase.
Days 9 - 11
Introducing the Prototype Testing Framework
Launch 45m
Community Partner Q&A Preparation
Activity 60m
Peer Presentation and Feedback Session
Assessment
Improve
Students will refine their urban farming models through collaborative feedback sessions with environmental experts, iteratively test design improvements in hands-on workshops, and adapt strategies based on peer and expert critiques, enhancing the effectiveness and viability of their community garden plans.
Days 11 - 13
Reflective Discussion and Action Planning
Deliverable 30m
Digital Storytelling Draft Development
Activity 45m
Share
Students will present their urban farming solutions at the 'Community Garden Showcase,' engage in meaningful discussions about food security with community members, and reflect on their project journey to identify insights and future improvements.
Days 13 - 14
Collaborative Feedback Sessions
Deliverable 45m
Engaging Presentation Rehearsals
Deliverable 60m
Community Garden Showcase Presentation
Assessment