Empathize
You will engage in a nature walk at a local reserve or park to observe tortoises in their natural habitat, take detailed notes on their behaviors and environmental preferences, and gather insights to inform the design of a tortoise enclosure that meets all survival needs.
Days 1 - 3
Nature Walk to Observe Tortoise Habitats
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Meet Park Stakeholders
Launch 60m
Define
You will synthesize insights from your observational notes and nature walk, collaborate with peers to refine your essential questions, and draft a clear, concise problem statement that defines the specific needs your tortoise enclosure must address.
Days 4 - 6
Synthesize Field Observations into Problem
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Frame Tortoise Habitat Problem (90 min)
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
You will brainstorm and explore various design ideas for your tortoise enclosure through interactive sketching sessions, collaborative discussions with classmates, and reflecting on tortoise habitat research to generate diverse solution possibilities tuned to meet the tortoise's needs and align with project goals.
Days 7 - 10
From Observation to Tortoise Enclosure Sketches
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Planning: Layouts and Materials
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Tortoise Enclosure Concepts (60 min)
Deliverable 60m
Prototype
You will construct a functional prototype of your tortoise enclosure, incorporating feedback from peers and experts to refine your design and ensure it effectively meets the survival needs of the species, using hands-on skills learned during community collaboration sessions.
Days 11 - 15
Creating Low-Fidelity Enclosure Layout Sketches
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Peer Review of Enclosure Design Plans
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Material Feasibility and Safety Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Low-Fidelity Tort Enclosure
Deliverable 60m
Test/Present
You will host a 'Tortoise Habitat Expo' where you present and explain your enclosure design to peers, teachers, and community members, engage with questions, gather feedback, and reflect on how well the enclosure addresses the essential needs of the tortoise.
Days 16 - 20
Collaborative Peer Design Review Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Materials, Safety, and Sustainability Audit
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Comprehensive Tortoise Habitat Requirements Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Scaled Model or Digital Mock-up Build
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Expo Q&A Practice and Reflective Revision
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
From Field Observations to Design Specs
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Develop Construction Drawings and Materials List
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Peer Review and Design Refinement
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Tortoise Habitat Expo
Assessment