High School Grade
Project
5 weeks
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Content Expertise
+ 3 more
1-pager
Ideate
Ideate
You will brainstorm innovative solutions for child development issues by collaborating in diverse teams, using mind mapping techniques to explore potential ideas for booklets, websites, and digital content that address essential questions related to children's mental and behavioral health.
Days 7 - 10
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will present your digital portfolio of research materials, booklets, flyers, and online media, engage community partners and attendees in interactive sessions at exhibition events, validate your solutions through feedback, and demonstrate your understanding by addressing stakeholders' questions and fostering discussions on child development topics.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Real Users
Launch
60m
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts & Maps
Deliverable
90m
Day 3
Synthesize Interview Insights to Refine Problem
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Frame the Child Problem
Deliverable
90m
Day 5
Panel Interview Prep and Source Evaluation
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 6
Audience-Focused Website Outline Draft for Child Development
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Concept Sketch Sprint
Deliverable
90m
Day 8
Design Wireframes for Digital Booklet
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 9
Structured Prototype Testing with Stakeholders
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 10
Portfolio Reflection and Iteration Plan
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Deliverable
90m
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Deliverable
90m
Day 12
Prepare Structured Testing Protocols for Prototypes
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Structured User Testing
Deliverable
90m
Structured Testing Protocol
Deliverable
75m
Day 14
Refine Essential Research Questions for Project
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 15
Plan Expert Interviews and Questions
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Evaluate Sources and Review Literature
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 17
Synthesize Findings into Draft Media
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 18
Peer Feedback and Reflection on Portfolio
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 19
Practice Exhibition: Share Your Findings
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 20
Young Minds Exhibition
Assessment
May 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
18
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Real Users
19
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts & Maps
20
Day 3
Synthesize Interview Insights to Refine Problem
21
Day 4
Define
Frame the Child Problem
25
Day 5
Panel Interview Prep and Source Evaluation
26
Day 6
Audience-Focused Website Outline Draft for Child Development
27
Day 7
Ideate
Concept Sketch Sprint
28
Day 8
Design Wireframes for Digital Booklet
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
Day 9
Structured Prototype Testing with Stakeholders
2
Day 10
Portfolio Reflection and Iteration Plan
3
Day 11
Prototype
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Prototype Iteration Sprint
4
Day 12
Prepare Structured Testing Protocols for Prototypes
8
Day 13
Structured User Testing
Structured Testing Protocol
9
Day 14
Refine Essential Research Questions for Project
10
Day 15
Plan Expert Interviews and Questions
11
Day 16
Test/Present
Evaluate Sources and Review Literature
15
Day 17
Synthesize Findings into Draft Media
16
Day 18
Peer Feedback and Reflection on Portfolio
17
Day 19
Practice Exhibition: Share Your Findings
18
Day 20
Young Minds Exhibition