Empathize
Students will interview museum historians and analyze artifacts to gain insights into the technological advancements and soldier experiences during WWI, setting the foundation for understanding how these changes shaped the war's strategies and outcomes.
Days 1 - 2
60 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Meet WWI Historians
Launch 60m
Record Soldier Perspectives
Deliverable 90m
Define
Students will collaborate in teams to synthesize their WWI research into a clear problem statement that captures the core technological advancements and their impact on warfare strategies, setting the stage for further exploration and ideation.
Days 3 - 4
Frame WWI Tech POV
Deliverable 90m
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and propose a wide range of innovative technological solutions that could have altered the strategies and outcomes of WWI, using insights from museum visits, peer feedback, and historical research to draft preliminary designs and digital simulations.
Days 5 - 6
45 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Pre-Brainstorm: Analyze WWI Innovations & Constraints
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
WWI Tech Concept Brainstorm
Deliverable 90m
Prototype
Students will construct and test scaled prototypes of WWI technological innovations, utilizing cardboard, plastic, and simple electronics, as part of preparing their exhibits for the WWI Innovation Expo.
Days 7 - 9
285 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Trench Map Literacy & Terrain Thinking
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Tech Timeline & Impact Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Design Sketching & Scaling
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Collaborative Engineering & Data Logging
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Testing & Expo Prep
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Prototype Iteration Sprint
Deliverable 60m
User Testing Protocol
Deliverable 60m
Test/Present
Students will showcase their interactive digital simulations and models to peers, community partners, and parents at the 'WWI Innovation Expo,' incorporating feedback received from oral presentations and peer reviews to demonstrate the impact of WWI technology on combat strategies and outcomes.
Days 10 - 12
Practice Expo Pitches and Peer Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Empathy Interviews Kickoff
Launch 60m