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Discover
Students will investigate local resources such as cooking experts and libraries to identify party planning needs and opportunities within the Ocala community, focusing on guest considerations, dietary restrictions, and available resources.
Days 1 - 4
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.
Deliverable 60m
End User Overview
Deliverable 45m
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)
Clarify the Problem and Identify Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Gather Evidence with Observations and Data
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Compare Solutions with Criteria and Tradeoffs
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Draft the Solution Proposal Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Solution Proposal
Deliverable 60m
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)
Collaborative Brainstorm: Possible Creation Ideas
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Select Feasible Ideas Using Simple Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Draft Creation Plan with Roles and Tasks
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Creation Plan
Deliverable 60m
Solution Development Report
Deliverable 60m
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)
Brainstorm Real-World Problem with Guidance
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Choose Project Focus and Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Prototype Data Sheets with Students' Ideas
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Run a Small-Scale Data Trial
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Finalize Day 13 Plan with Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Implementation and Data Collection Plan
Deliverable 60m
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)
Collecting Growth Stories and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Storyboarding Growth Journey for Sharing
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Practice Oral Sharing with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Mock Showcase of Growth Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Reflecting Growth and Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Draft Growth Narrative and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
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.
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