Question Days 1–8
Day 1
Controversy On Stage
Launch 60m
Day 2
Crafting Research Questions About Communication
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 3
Analyzing Propaganda Techniques Across Media
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 4
First Position Statement
Deliverable
Day 5
Source Sleuthing: Evaluating Credibility and Motive
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 6
Rhetorical Appeals Analysis and Practice
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 7
Crucible Context Timeline: Evidence Log
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 8
Counter-Propaganda Creation: Remix of Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Investigate Days 9–21
Day 9
Crucible Sources Portfolio
Deliverable
Day 10
Deconstruct Propaganda Posters and Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 11
Media Purpose Analysis Across Formats
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 12
Signal Integrity: Wave and Circuit Inquiry
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 13
Credibility Rubric Creation for Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 14
Rhetoric in Crucible Clips Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 15
Evaluating Propaganda: Source Credibility Audit
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 16
Opposing Viewpoints Analysis
Deliverable
Day 17
Source Evaluation Lab: Credibility & Bias in Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 18
Rhetorical Appeals in Historical Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 19
Debate & Reflection: Claims About Propaganda's Influence
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 20
Zine Design Studio: Propaganda Artifacts & Playbill
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 21
Crucible Reflections: Video Debrief & Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Construct Days 22–37
Day 22
Evidence Mapping for Propaganda Sources
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 23
Outline Evidence Based Claim
Deliverable
Day 24
Evidence Hunt & Reflection Setup
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 25
Propaganda Analysis: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 26
Science Signals: Encoding Messages
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 27
Structured Debate Prep with Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 28
Zine Drafting: Visual Rhetoric Layout
Knowledge/Skill Building 55m
Day 29
Propaganda Techniques in Historical Texts
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 30
Evidence Tracking and Source Credibility
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 31
Structured Debates on Crucible Context
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 32
Poster Design to Analyze Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 33
Zine Assembly & Reflection Circles
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 34
Draft Argument with Citations
Deliverable
Day 35
Propaganda Source Analysis and Claim Building
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 36
Structured Debate Rehearsal on Propaganda
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 37
Source Credibility Checkpoint
Assessment
Defend Days 38–53
Day 38
Reflection Circles on Crucible and Media Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 39
Propaganda Poster Design Sprint for Persuasion
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 40
Documentary Script and Interview Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 41
Defense Rehearsal: Arguments and Q&A
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 42
Zine Content Synthesis and Audience Preview
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 43
Framing a Defense: Claims, Evidence, Warrants
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 44
Peer Review of Propaganda Posters
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 45
Documentary Final Edits and Citations
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 46
Rehearsal: Defend Analysis through Speaking
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 47
Community Showcase Defense and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 48
Documentary Evidence Audit for Defense
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 49
Rhetorical Toolkit for Propaganda Analysis
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Day 50
Mock Community Showcase Rehearsal & Feedback
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Day 51
Final Defense Prep & Q&A Anticipation
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Day 52
Evolution of Arguments Reflection
Deliverable