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2nd Grade  Project 12 weeks

Llamas, Language, and Legacy: Future Forward!

Thomas R
Jan 15, 2026
K-2.AP.16
Self Directed Learning
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Purpose

Students will begin an exciting exploration of how cultures and traditions from the past guide our decisions for a sustainable future. By diving into Peruvian culture through interactive activities like gardening, weaving, and language exercises, they will build an appreciation for global communities. Working alongside real-world experts, students will grow in self-directed learning and collaborate to enhance their school garden, fostering a sense of teamwork and responsible decision-making for a brighter future.

Learning goals

Students will explore basic Spanish language skills through daily immersive activities, helping them understand cultural nuances. They will gain insights into Peruvian culture by examining geography and traditions, learning how these elements shape communities. Through interactive projects, students will learn sustainability principles by contributing to the school's garden and engaging in composting initiatives. They will also develop self-directed learning skills, collaborate with peers, and apply feedback to improve their projects, fostering critical thinking and creativity in real-world contexts.

Standards
  • [California] K-2.AP.16 - Debug errors in an algorithm or program that includes sequences and simple loops.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.

Products

Students will create a colorful 3D landform model of Peru, complete with simple legends that explain significant cultural and geographical features. They will each develop a timeline illustrating personal and historical connections to Peruvian traditions, highlighting how these insights shape their future choices. Each student will produce a "best part of me" poem, combined with a chosen black and white photo reflecting their connection to the themes explored. Together, students will enhance the school garden through fun, hands-on activities, such as building composting bins for recycling food waste, fostering teamwork and environmental care. By participating in textile workshops, students will exhibit their weaving creations, gaining practical skills and celebrating cultural arts in interactive displays.

Launch

Let's kick off the learning experience with a 'Passport to Peru' day. Students will rotate through engaging stations that represent aspects of Peruvian culture, such as exploring traditional weaving, tasting Peruvian cuisine, participating in brief Spanish language lessons, and enjoying a virtual reality tour of the Peruvian Andes. This immersive event is designed to spark curiosity, encourage collaborative exploration, and introduce the exciting themes of the project.

Exhibition

Students will transform their learning into a lively exhibition space within the school, beginning with a gallery of their 3D landform models and personal timelines, each explaining the historical and cultural connections. The 'Garden of the Future Expo' will include tours led by students, showcasing their sustainable garden enhancements. The 'Weaving Connections Exhibition' will display student-created textiles alongside attempts at traditional weaving. The 'Spanish Fiesta Performance' will feature cultural skits and dances, complemented by booths where attendees can learn basic Spanish phrases. Finally, the 'Cultures & Traditions Festival' will conclude the project, inviting community partners to explore students' work on Peruvian geography and culture in an engaging and festive format.

Plan
By Phase By Day Calendar
Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test
Empathize
Students will explore Peruvian culture through interactive workshops, creating empathy maps to understand their cultural influences, conduct interviews with community partners to gauge the impact of traditions, and document insights using video reflections and illustrated journals.
Days 1 - 12
120 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Treasure Hunt Kickoff
Launch 45m
Passport to Peru Day
Launch 60m
Artifact Research and Exploration
Activity 50m
Weaving Workshop
Activity 45m
Spanish Language Exploration
Activity 45m
Spanish Language Workshop
Activity 45m
Community Partner Interviews: Preparation
Activity 60m
Sustainable Practices Discussion
Activity 50m
Empathy Map Development Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Illustrated Journal Creation Session
Activity 60m
Failure Analysis Workshop
Deliverable 45m
3D Model Creation Session
Activity 60m
Feedback Circle: Empathy and Culture Insights
Deliverable 45m
Garden Enhancement Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Artifact Presentation Rehearsal
Deliverable 50m
Preparing Video Reflections
Activity 45m
Journal Writing Reflection
Activity 45m
Sustainable Gardening Proposal
Assessment
Empathy Map Presentation
Assessment
Reflection Journal Entry
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Artifact Presentation
Assessment
Illustrated Journal & Video Reflection
Assessment
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Define
Students will analyze insights from their empathy work to clearly define the cultural and geographical factors impacting sustainability and identity, articulating their project aims through focused discussions, timeline creation, collaborative reflection journals, and mapping activities, setting a strong foundation for ideating solutions in Peru's context.
Days 13 - 24
200 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Storytime with Local Expert
Launch 50m
Mapping Peru's Landforms
Activity 60m
Mapping Peruvian Traditions
Activity 60m
Cultural Exploration Stations
Activity 75m
Sustainability Journals
Activity 30m
Interactive Timeline Creation
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Session on Weaving Projects
Deliverable 45m
Expert Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Cultural Connections Exploratory Workshop
Activity 60m
Garden Insight Reflection Journal
Deliverable 30m
Mapping Refinement and Journaling
Activity 45m
Landform Model Construction
Activity 90m
Spanish Language Cultural Skits
Activity 75m
Peer Journal Review
Deliverable 30m
Final Map and Presentation Preparation
Activity 60m
Timeline and Model Review
Deliverable 45m
Peruvian Traditions Mapping
Assessment
Cultural Connections Journal Presentation
Assessment
Final Performance Rehearsal
Activity 60m
3D Landform Model and Timeline Presentation
Assessment
Community Expert Feedback Session
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Performance Participation
Assessment
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Ideate
Students will brainstorm creative ideas to enhance our school garden and Spanish Fiesta, draw inspiration from Peruvian cultural insights and sustainability lessons, collaboratively sketch their concepts, and pitch them to integrate peer feedback, fostering imaginative solutions that set the stage for tangible prototypes.
Days 25 - 36
195 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Treasure Hunt Launch
Launch 60m
Passport to Peru Event
Launch 60m
Exploring Peruvian Landforms Through Art
Activity 45m
Sustainability Principles Workshop
Activity 45m
Spanish Phrases Dance Collaboration
Activity 45m
Sketching Ideas for Garden Enhancement
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on Garden Plan Sketches
Deliverable 45m
Garden Plan Peer Review
Deliverable 45m
Reflective Journal Entry: Cultural Connections
Activity 30m
Peruvian Landform Model Workshop
Activity 45m
Integration of Cultural Elements into Garden Ideas
Activity 60m
Interactive Geography and Culture Discussion
Activity 45m
Composting Activity and Reflection
Activity 45m
Spanish Skit Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Final Ideation Share Out
Deliverable 60m
Timeline Creation and Crafting Session
Activity 45m
Refining Ideas for Presentation
Activity 45m
Garden Plan Revision Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Enhanced Garden Planning Presentation
Assessment
Garden Plan and Feedback Integration
Assessment
Final Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Cultural Reflection Journal
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Presentation
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Reflection
Assessment
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Prototype
Students will create low-fidelity prototypes of their school garden enhancement plans, including designing and sketching garden layouts, building miniature models, and drafting composting solutions, while integrating peer and community feedback to refine their concepts.
Days 37 - 48
270 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Kickoff: Exploring Peruvian Landforms
Launch 45m
Garden Enhancement Launch
Launch 45m
3D Model Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Designing with Culture
Activity 60m
Cultural Landmark Research Day
Activity 45m
Build and Explore: Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on 3D Models
Deliverable 45m
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 45m
Timeline Creation and Reflection
Activity 60m
Refining the Prototypes
Activity 60m
Sustainability in Garden Design
Activity 45m
Community Feedback Integration Session
Deliverable 60m
Peer Review: Personal Timeline Drafts
Deliverable 30m
Finalizing Designs
Activity 60m
Self-Reflective Journaling
Activity 45m
Garden Design Critique Session
Deliverable 45m
Prototype Showcase Preparation
Activity 60m
Final Touches on 3D Model and Presentation Prep
Activity 60m
Rehearsal Day: Garden Design and Timeline Sharing
Activity 60m
Garden Design Peer Review
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Peer and Community Feedback Integration
Assessment
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
Prototype Refinement Reflection
Assessment
Garden Enhancement Presentation
Assessment
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Test
Students will present their prototypes of garden enhancements and cultural exhibits to community partners and classmates, gather constructive feedback, iterate on their designs, and prepare for the final exhibition, ensuring alignment of their work with cultural, geographical, and sustainability insights gained throughout the project.
Days 49 - 60
15 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Garden of the Future Expo Launch
Launch 60m
Garden Design Reflection
Activity 45m
Enhancing 3D Landform Models
Activity 45m
Cultural Exhibition Preparation
Activity 60m
Personal Timeline Creation Workshop
Activity 45m
Sustainable Practice Enhancement
Activity 45m
Peer Review Gallery Walk
Deliverable 45m
Prototype Revision Workshop
Activity 60m
Early Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Speaking Skills Practice
Activity 45m
Cultural Insights Sharing
Deliverable 45m
Practice Presentation Day
Deliverable 45m
Feedback Analysis Session
Activity 45m
Final Refinement Session
Activity 45m
Final Presentation Practice
Activity 60m
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Prototype Presentation and Feedback Analysis
Assessment
Peer Feedback Session
Assessment
Sustainable Practice Demonstration
Assessment
Final Exhibition: Garden of the Future Expo
Assessment
Cultural and Geographical Insights Explanation
Assessment
No activities have been added to this phase yet.

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Empathize Days 1–12
Day 1
Cultural Treasure Hunt Kickoff
Launch 45m
Passport to Peru Day
Launch 60m
Day 2
Artifact Research and Exploration
Activity 50m
Weaving Workshop
Activity 45m
Day 3
Spanish Language Exploration
Activity 45m
Day 4
Spanish Language Workshop
Activity 45m
Community Partner Interviews: Preparation
Activity 60m
Day 5
Sustainable Practices Discussion
Activity 50m
Empathy Map Development Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Day 6
Illustrated Journal Creation Session
Activity 60m
Day 7
Failure Analysis Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Day 8
3D Model Creation Session
Activity 60m
Feedback Circle: Empathy and Culture Insights
Deliverable 45m
Day 9
Garden Enhancement Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Day 10
Artifact Presentation Rehearsal
Deliverable 50m
Preparing Video Reflections
Activity 45m
Day 11
Journal Writing Reflection
Activity 45m
Sustainable Gardening Proposal
Assessment
Empathy Map Presentation
Assessment
Day 12
Reflection Journal Entry
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Artifact Presentation
Assessment
Illustrated Journal & Video Reflection
Assessment
Define Days 13–24
Day 13
Cultural Storytime with Local Expert
Launch 50m
Mapping Peru's Landforms
Activity 60m
Day 14
Mapping Peruvian Traditions
Activity 60m
Cultural Exploration Stations
Activity 75m
Day 15
Sustainability Journals
Activity 30m
Interactive Timeline Creation
Activity 60m
Day 16
Peer Feedback Session on Weaving Projects
Deliverable 45m
Day 17
Expert Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Day 18
Cultural Connections Exploratory Workshop
Activity 60m
Garden Insight Reflection Journal
Deliverable 30m
Day 19
Mapping Refinement and Journaling
Activity 45m
Landform Model Construction
Activity 90m
Day 20
Spanish Language Cultural Skits
Activity 75m
Day 21
Peer Journal Review
Deliverable 30m
Day 22
Final Map and Presentation Preparation
Activity 60m
Timeline and Model Review
Deliverable 45m
Day 23
Peruvian Traditions Mapping
Assessment
Cultural Connections Journal Presentation
Assessment
Final Performance Rehearsal
Activity 60m
3D Landform Model and Timeline Presentation
Assessment
Day 24
Community Expert Feedback Session
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Performance Participation
Assessment
Ideate Days 25–36
Day 25
Cultural Treasure Hunt Launch
Launch 60m
Passport to Peru Event
Launch 60m
Day 26
Exploring Peruvian Landforms Through Art
Activity 45m
Day 27
Sustainability Principles Workshop
Activity 45m
Spanish Phrases Dance Collaboration
Activity 45m
Day 28
Sketching Ideas for Garden Enhancement
Activity 60m
Day 29
Peer Feedback on Garden Plan Sketches
Deliverable 45m
Garden Plan Peer Review
Deliverable 45m
Day 30
Reflective Journal Entry: Cultural Connections
Activity 30m
Peruvian Landform Model Workshop
Activity 45m
Day 31
Integration of Cultural Elements into Garden Ideas
Activity 60m
Interactive Geography and Culture Discussion
Activity 45m
Day 32
Composting Activity and Reflection
Activity 45m
Spanish Skit Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Day 33
Final Ideation Share Out
Deliverable 60m
Timeline Creation and Crafting Session
Activity 45m
Day 34
Refining Ideas for Presentation
Activity 45m
Garden Plan Revision Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Day 35
Enhanced Garden Planning Presentation
Assessment
Garden Plan and Feedback Integration
Assessment
Final Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Day 36
Cultural Reflection Journal
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Presentation
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Reflection
Assessment
Prototype Days 37–48
Day 37
Kickoff: Exploring Peruvian Landforms
Launch 45m
Garden Enhancement Launch
Launch 45m
Day 38
3D Model Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Designing with Culture
Activity 60m
Day 39
Cultural Landmark Research Day
Activity 45m
Build and Explore: Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Day 40
Peer Feedback on 3D Models
Deliverable 45m
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 45m
Day 41
Timeline Creation and Reflection
Activity 60m
Refining the Prototypes
Activity 60m
Day 42
Sustainability in Garden Design
Activity 45m
Community Feedback Integration Session
Deliverable 60m
Day 43
Peer Review: Personal Timeline Drafts
Deliverable 30m
Finalizing Designs
Activity 60m
Day 44
Self-Reflective Journaling
Activity 45m
Day 45
Garden Design Critique Session
Deliverable 45m
Prototype Showcase Preparation
Activity 60m
Day 46
Final Touches on 3D Model and Presentation Prep
Activity 60m
Day 47
Rehearsal Day: Garden Design and Timeline Sharing
Activity 60m
Garden Design Peer Review
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Peer and Community Feedback Integration
Assessment
Day 48
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
Prototype Refinement Reflection
Assessment
Garden Enhancement Presentation
Assessment
Test Days 49–60
Day 49
Garden of the Future Expo Launch
Launch 60m
Garden Design Reflection
Activity 45m
Day 50
Enhancing 3D Landform Models
Activity 45m
Cultural Exhibition Preparation
Activity 60m
Day 51
Personal Timeline Creation Workshop
Activity 45m
Day 52
Sustainable Practice Enhancement
Activity 45m
Peer Review Gallery Walk
Deliverable 45m
Day 53
Prototype Revision Workshop
Activity 60m
Day 54
Early Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Speaking Skills Practice
Activity 45m
Day 55
Cultural Insights Sharing
Deliverable 45m
Day 56
Practice Presentation Day
Deliverable 45m
Feedback Analysis Session
Activity 45m
Day 57
Day 58
Final Refinement Session
Activity 45m
Final Presentation Practice
Activity 60m
Day 59
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Prototype Presentation and Feedback Analysis
Assessment
Day 60
Peer Feedback Session
Assessment
Sustainable Practice Demonstration
Assessment
Final Exhibition: Garden of the Future Expo
Assessment
Cultural and Geographical Insights Explanation
Assessment

June 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
22 Day 1
Empathize
Cultural Treasure Hunt Kickoff
Passport to Peru Day
23 Day 2
Artifact Research and Exploration
Weaving Workshop
24 Day 3
Spanish Language Exploration
25 Day 4
Spanish Language Workshop
Community Partner Interviews: Preparation
26 Day 5
Sustainable Practices Discussion
Empathy Map Development Workshop

July 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29 Day 6
Illustrated Journal Creation Session
30 Day 7
Failure Analysis Workshop
1 Day 8
3D Model Creation Session
Feedback Circle: Empathy and Culture Insights
2 Day 9
Garden Enhancement Brainstorm
3 Day 10
Artifact Presentation Rehearsal
Preparing Video Reflections
6 Day 11
Journal Writing Reflection
Sustainable Gardening Proposal
Empathy Map Presentation
7 Day 12
Reflection Journal Entry
Peruvian Culture Artifact Presentation
Illustrated Journal & Video Reflection
8 Day 13
Define
Cultural Storytime with Local Expert
Mapping Peru's Landforms
9 Day 14
Mapping Peruvian Traditions
Cultural Exploration Stations
10 Day 15
Sustainability Journals
Interactive Timeline Creation
13 Day 16
Peer Feedback Session on Weaving Projects
14 Day 17
Expert Feedback Session
15 Day 18
Cultural Connections Exploratory Workshop
Garden Insight Reflection Journal
16 Day 19
Mapping Refinement and Journaling
Landform Model Construction
17 Day 20
Spanish Language Cultural Skits
20 Day 21
Peer Journal Review
21 Day 22
Final Map and Presentation Preparation
Timeline and Model Review
22 Day 23
Peruvian Traditions Mapping
Cultural Connections Journal Presentation
Final Performance Rehearsal
3D Landform Model and Timeline Presentation
23 Day 24
Community Expert Feedback Session
Spanish Fiesta Performance Participation
24 Day 25
Ideate
Cultural Treasure Hunt Launch
Passport to Peru Event
27 Day 26
Exploring Peruvian Landforms Through Art
28 Day 27
Sustainability Principles Workshop
Spanish Phrases Dance Collaboration
29 Day 28
Sketching Ideas for Garden Enhancement
30 Day 29
Peer Feedback on Garden Plan Sketches
Garden Plan Peer Review
31 Day 30
Reflective Journal Entry: Cultural Connections
Peruvian Landform Model Workshop

August 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3 Day 31
Integration of Cultural Elements into Garden Ideas
Interactive Geography and Culture Discussion
4 Day 32
Composting Activity and Reflection
Spanish Skit Feedback Session
5 Day 33
Final Ideation Share Out
Timeline Creation and Crafting Session
6 Day 34
Refining Ideas for Presentation
Garden Plan Revision Workshop
7 Day 35
Enhanced Garden Planning Presentation
Garden Plan and Feedback Integration
Final Presentation Preparation
10 Day 36
Cultural Reflection Journal
Spanish Fiesta Presentation
Peruvian Culture Reflection
11 Day 37
Prototype
Kickoff: Exploring Peruvian Landforms
Garden Enhancement Launch
12 Day 38
3D Model Prototyping Workshop
Designing with Culture
13 Day 39
Cultural Landmark Research Day
Build and Explore: Prototyping Workshop
14 Day 40
Peer Feedback on 3D Models
Peer Feedback Circle
17 Day 41
Timeline Creation and Reflection
Refining the Prototypes
18 Day 42
Sustainability in Garden Design
Community Feedback Integration Session
19 Day 43
Peer Review: Personal Timeline Drafts
Finalizing Designs
20 Day 44
Self-Reflective Journaling
21 Day 45
Garden Design Critique Session
Prototype Showcase Preparation
24 Day 46
Final Touches on 3D Model and Presentation Prep
25 Day 47
Rehearsal Day: Garden Design and Timeline Sharing
Garden Design Peer Review
3D Landform Model Presentation
Peer and Community Feedback Integration
26 Day 48
Personal Timeline Reflection
Prototype Refinement Reflection
Garden Enhancement Presentation
27 Day 49
Test
Garden of the Future Expo Launch
Garden Design Reflection
28 Day 50
Enhancing 3D Landform Models
Cultural Exhibition Preparation

September 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
31 Day 51
Personal Timeline Creation Workshop
1 Day 52
Sustainable Practice Enhancement
Peer Review Gallery Walk
2 Day 53
Prototype Revision Workshop
3 Day 54
Early Feedback Session
Speaking Skills Practice
4 Day 55
Cultural Insights Sharing
7 Day 56
Practice Presentation Day
Feedback Analysis Session
8 Day 57
9 Day 58
Final Refinement Session
Final Presentation Practice
10 Day 59
Personal Timeline Reflection
3D Landform Model Presentation
Prototype Presentation and Feedback Analysis
11 Day 60
Peer Feedback Session
Sustainable Practice Demonstration
Final Exhibition: Garden of the Future Expo
Cultural and Geographical Insights Explanation
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