Discover Days 1–16
Day 1
Challenge Definition
Deliverable 60m
Day 2
Source Types and Evaluation Vocabulary
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Challenge Definition
Deliverable
Day 3
Credibility Criteria Mini-Lesson and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 4
Guided Source Evaluation Protocol Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 5
Source Reflection and Question Formulation
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 6
Mock Source Evaluation Reports in Teams
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 7
Understanding Source Types and Reliability
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 8
Annotating Sources for Evidence Development
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 9
Collaborative Research Question Formulation Session
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 10
Using a Source Credibility Rubric
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 11
Inquiry Questions
Deliverable
Mock Source Evaluation Report Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 12
Mini-Lesson: What Makes a Source Trustworthy
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 13
Source Sorting Station: Credible vs Questionable
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 14
Evaluating Authors, Brands, and Bias
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 15
Note-Taking Practice: Evidence Snapshot Gallery
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 16
Plan and Draft Source Evaluation Report Outline
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Examine Days 17–32
Day 17
Source Evaluation Report
Deliverable 75m
Day 18
Investigate Simple Designs and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 19
Prototype-Focused Hands-On Build of Models
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 20
Design Constraints and Trade-Off Discussion
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 21
Test and Record Results with Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 22
Create Exemplar Sketches for Next Milestone
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 23
Exploring Real-World Design Exemplars and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 24
Guided Criteria Creation for Student Designs
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 25
Sketching Concepts and Feature Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 26
Prototype Basics with Materials and Tools
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 27
Peer Critiques and Iterative Improvements
Knowledge/Skill Building 35m
Day 28
Design Brief Review and Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 29
Prototype Sketching and Peer Critique
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 30
Solution Proposal
Activity 60m
Build Simple Models and Criteria
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 31
Collect Data and Analyze Patterns
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 32
Strategic Iterative Redesign Planning Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Engineer Days 33–48
Day 33
Analyzing Real-World Design Examples and Demos
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 34
Sketching Prototypes With Design Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 35
Evaluating Trade-offs Through Quick Testing
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 36
Collaborative Critique for Design Improvements
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 37
Exemplar Exploration of Designs
Deliverable 60m
Day 38
Clarify Design Goals and Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 39
Prototype Selection: Tools and Methods
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 40
Team Roles and Timeline for Creation
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 41
Creation Plan for Design
Deliverable 40m
Day 42
Define Success: Goals and Audience
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 43
Design a Comprehensive Data-Collection Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 44
Draft a Real-World Implementation Timeline
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 45
Prepare Stakeholder Communication Materials and Pitch
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 46
Run a Mini-Pilot and Reflect
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 47
Clarify Goal and Real-World Impact
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 48
Identify Signs of Success and Data Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Do Days 49–64
Day 49
Draft Real-World Implementation and Data Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 50
Implementation and Data Collection Plan - Describe your goal for success and explain how you will implement your solution in the real world. Identify the signs or data you will collect and the tools or methods you will use to measure effectiveness.
Deliverable 60m
Day 51
Sharing Progress: Growth Snapshot Creation
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 52
Audience Feedback Circles and Protocol
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 53
Mini-Exhibit Setup and Visual Storyboard
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 54
Reflective Discussion: Highlights and Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 55
Growth Mindset Journal Kickoff for Next Steps
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 56
Identifying Audience Needs and Goals
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 57
Plan Improvement Actions and Metrics
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 58
Peer Feedback Loop for Prototyping
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 59
Calibrating Shared Rubrics for Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 60
Mock Presentation and Growth Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 61
Preparing Audience Ready Project Explanations
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 62
Peer Feedback Circles for Growth Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 63
Gallery Walk of Student Growth Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 64
Mini-Lessons on Growth Mindset Language
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Share Days 65–80
Day 65
Plan Next Steps for Growth Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 66
Gallery Walk: Growth Artifacts Sharing
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 67
Peer Feedback Protocols and Revisions
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 68
Data Storytelling with Evidence Boards
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 69
Self-Assessment and Growth Goal Setting
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 70
Intent Sharing: Growth Path Debrief
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 71
Gather Evidence: Share Personal Growth Moments
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 72
Peer Feedback: Celebrate Strengths and Gaps
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 73
Mini-Skill Workshop: Reflection Methods for Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 74
Gallery Walk: Visualize Project Growth
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 75
Plan Next Steps: Growth Goals Draft
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 76
Prepare Sharing Gallery and Schedule
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 77
Gather Peer Feedback and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Day 78
Content Review and Growth Reflection Prompts
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 79
Practice Run and Final Edits
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 80
Intent: Growth Reflection
Assessment