Discover
Students will identify and investigate a civic issue relevant to their community, connecting their personal experiences to the challenge and understanding the importance of active civic engagement.
Days 1 - 3
135 min over capacity (105 min available across 3 days)
Berkshire Eagle Activity
Launch
Interactive Civic Issue Workshop
Activity 60m
Community Walk and Observation
Launch 45m
Reveal Local Civic Issues in Town
Launch 60m
Perspective Challenge Checkpoint
Deliverable 30m
Interview Planning and Role Play
Activity 45m
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)
Community Expert Interview Preparation
Activity 60m
Proposal Development and Feedback Session
Deliverable 60m
Community Engagement Proposal Presentation
Assessment
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)
Prototype Refinement Workshop
Activity 90m
Prototype Presentation and Evaluation
Assessment
Practice Presentation
Deliverable 90m
Do
Students will actively implement their chosen solutions by collaborating with community partners and conducting surveys to gather data on the impact and effectiveness of their initiatives.
Days 7 - 8
35 min over capacity (70 min available across 2 days)
Mid-point Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Community Collaboration Workshop
Activity 60m
Impact Presentation
Assessment
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)
Community Engagement Event and Reflection
Activity 120m
Peer Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Community Presentation and Reflection
Assessment