Examine
Examine
Students will investigate food preferences, dietary restrictions, and cultural influences on party planning by researching and interviewing community experts, such as local chefs and librarians, to develop comprehensive understandings crucial for creating inclusive and enjoyable party experiences.
Days 5 - 8
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Engineer
Engineer
Students will collaboratively design a detailed party plan by developing creative menu options, drafting a shopping list, and building a budget, incorporating considerations such as dietary restrictions and the number of guests to ensure a successful outcome.
Days 9 - 12
75 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Do
Do
Students will execute and test the party plan by organizing invitations, purchasing ingredients within budget, preparing food, and coordinating activities while adapting based on observations to ensure a successful event.
Days 13 - 16
130 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Share
Share
Students will present their party plans, demonstrate their budgeting, menu, and activity decisions, and reflect on their experiences in a showcase event for parents and community partners, highlighting their solutions and the skills they have developed throughout the project.
Days 17 - 20
80 min over capacity (180 min available across 4 days)
Discover
Days 1–4
Day 1
Examine
Days 5–8
Day 7
Engineer
Days 9–12
Day 11
Do
Days 13–16
Share
Days 17–20
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
27
Day 1
Discover
Type: DELIVERABLE Intent: Challenge Definition - Explain the challenge, who it affects, and why it matters to you and your community. Support your claim with multiple perspectives, at least three pieces of evidence, and end with a clear "How can we…, so that…” challenge question.
Type: DELIVERABLE Intent: Challenge Definition - Explain the challenge, who it affects, and why it matters to you and your community. Support your claim with multiple perspectives, at least three pieces of evidence, and end with a clear "How can we…, so that…” challenge question.
Brainstorm Real-World Problem with Guidance
Brainstorm Real-World Problem with Guidance
28
Day 2
End User Overview
End User Overview
Choose Project Focus and Roles
Choose Project Focus and Roles
29
Day 3
Clarify the Problem and Identify Needs
Clarify the Problem and Identify Needs
30
Day 4
Gather Evidence with Observations and Data
Gather Evidence with Observations and Data
31
Day 5
Examine
Compare Solutions with Criteria and Tradeoffs
Compare Solutions with Criteria and Tradeoffs
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 6
Draft the Solution Proposal Outline
Draft the Solution Proposal Outline
4
Day 7
Solution Proposal
Solution Proposal
Prototype Data Sheets with Students' Ideas
Prototype Data Sheets with Students' Ideas
5
Day 8
Collaborative Brainstorm: Possible Creation Ideas
Collaborative Brainstorm: Possible Creation Ideas
6
Day 9
Engineer
Select Feasible Ideas Using Simple Criteria
Select Feasible Ideas Using Simple Criteria
7
Day 10
Draft Creation Plan with Roles and Tasks
Draft Creation Plan with Roles and Tasks
10
Day 11
Creation Plan
Creation Plan
Solution Development Report
Solution Development Report
Run a Small-Scale Data Trial
Run a Small-Scale Data Trial
11
Day 12
Finalize Day 13 Plan with Roles
Finalize Day 13 Plan with Roles
13
Day 14
Collecting Growth Stories and Evidence
Collecting Growth Stories and Evidence
14
Day 15
Storyboarding Growth Journey for Sharing
Storyboarding Growth Journey for Sharing
17
Day 16
Practice Oral Sharing with Peers
Practice Oral Sharing with Peers
19
Day 18
Reflecting Growth and Next Steps
Reflecting Growth and Next Steps
20
Day 19
Draft Growth Narrative and Evidence
Draft Growth Narrative and Evidence
21
Day 20
Intent: Growth Reflection - Tell the story of your growth by showing how your knowledge, personal development, professional skills, and community impact evolved. Conclude with your next steps and goals for continued growth.
Intent: Growth Reflection - Tell the story of your growth by showing how your knowledge, personal development, professional skills, and community impact evolved. Conclude with your next steps and goals for continued growth.