Examine
Examine
Students will conduct focused research and engage in critical analysis to deeply explore their chosen civic issue, gather diverse perspectives, evaluate potential solutions, and prepare detailed proposals for community engagement strategies.
Days 3 - 5
15 min over capacity (105 min available across 3 days)
Engineer
Engineer
Students will collaborate to design, build, and test physical or digital prototypes of their solutions, ensuring they address the civic issue identified and preparing them to implement and present their plans in the next phase.
Days 5 - 6
110 min over capacity (70 min available across 2 days)
Share
Share
Students will present their research and solution proposals to community members and organizations, engage in a reflective discussion about their civic contributions, and create a slideshow documenting their journey and impact.
Days 9 - 10
95 min over capacity (70 min available across 2 days)
Discover
Days 1–3
Day 1
Berkshire Eagle Activity
Launch
Interactive Civic Issue Workshop
Activity
60m
Community Walk and Observation
Launch
45m
Reveal Local Civic Issues in Town
Launch
60m
Day 2
Perspective Challenge Checkpoint
Deliverable
30m
Interview Planning and Role Play
Activity
45m
Examine
Days 3–5
Day 3
Community Expert Interview Preparation
Activity
60m
Day 4
Proposal Development and Feedback Session
Deliverable
60m
Engineer
Days 5–6
Day 5
Community Engagement Proposal Presentation
Assessment
Day 6
Prototype Refinement Workshop
Activity
90m
Prototype Presentation and Evaluation
Assessment
Practice Presentation
Deliverable
90m
Do
Days 7–8
Day 7
Mid-point Feedback Session
Deliverable
45m
Community Collaboration Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 8
Impact Presentation
Assessment
Share
Days 9–10
Day 9
Community Engagement Event and Reflection
Activity
120m
Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable
45m
Day 10
Community Presentation and Reflection
Assessment
Day 11
Day 12
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27
Day 1
Discover
Berkshire Eagle Activity
Interactive Civic Issue Workshop
Community Walk and Observation
Reveal Local Civic Issues in Town
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
4
Day 2
Perspective Challenge Checkpoint
Interview Planning and Role Play
11
Day 3
Examine
Community Expert Interview Preparation
18
Day 4
Proposal Development and Feedback Session
25
Day 5
Engineer
Community Engagement Proposal Presentation
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 6
Prototype Refinement Workshop
Prototype Presentation and Evaluation
Practice Presentation
8
Day 7
Do
Mid-point Feedback Session
Community Collaboration Workshop
15
Day 8
Impact Presentation
22
Day 9
Share
Community Engagement Event and Reflection
Peer Feedback Session
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29
Day 10
Community Presentation and Reflection
6
Day 11
13
Day 12