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
Define
Days 4–6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
7
Day 2
Empathy Artifacts & Maps
Empathy Artifacts & Maps
8
Day 3
Synthesize Interview Insights to Refine Problem
Synthesize Interview Insights to Refine Problem
13
Day 5
Panel Interview Prep and Source Evaluation
Panel Interview Prep and Source Evaluation
14
Day 6
Audience-Focused Website Outline Draft for Child Development
Audience-Focused Website Outline Draft for Child Development
16
Day 8
Design Wireframes for Digital Booklet
Design Wireframes for Digital Booklet
20
Day 9
Structured Prototype Testing with Stakeholders
Structured Prototype Testing with Stakeholders
21
Day 10
Portfolio Reflection and Iteration Plan
Portfolio Reflection and Iteration Plan
22
Day 11
Prototype
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Prototype Iteration Sprint
23
Day 12
Prepare Structured Testing Protocols for Prototypes
Prepare Structured Testing Protocols for Prototypes
27
Day 13
Structured User Testing
Structured User Testing
Structured Testing Protocol
Structured Testing Protocol
28
Day 14
Refine Essential Research Questions for Project
Refine Essential Research Questions for Project
29
Day 15
Plan Expert Interviews and Questions
Plan Expert Interviews and Questions
30
Day 16
Test/Present
Evaluate Sources and Review Literature
Evaluate Sources and Review Literature
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 17
Synthesize Findings into Draft Media
Synthesize Findings into Draft Media
4
Day 18
Peer Feedback and Reflection on Portfolio
Peer Feedback and Reflection on Portfolio
5
Day 19
Practice Exhibition: Share Your Findings
Practice Exhibition: Share Your Findings
6
Day 20
Young Minds Exhibition
Young Minds Exhibition