12th Grade
Project
5 weeks
Collaboration
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
1-pager
Test/Present
Test/Present
You will showcase your ceramics and field journal while presenting your snorkeling experiences and insights into La Jolla's ocean biodiversity to an audience of peers, community members, and local experts, gathering feedback to refine your work and celebrating your learning journey.
Days 16 - 20
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Meet Ocean Voices
Launch
60m
Day 2
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 3
User Insight Pack
Deliverable
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 5
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
Project Work
60m
Day 6
Define Problem for Ceramics
Deliverable
Ideate
Days 7–10
Day 7
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
Project Work
60m
Day 9
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
Project Work
60m
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Matrix
Deliverable
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 11
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 12
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 13
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
Project Work
60m
Day 14
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
Project Work
60m
Day 15
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Deliverable
Prototype Iteration Log
Deliverable
Testing Documentation Pack
Deliverable
User Feedback Report
Deliverable
Test/Present
Days 16–20
Day 16
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 17
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 18
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
Project Work
60m
Day 19
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
Project Work
60m
Day 20
Final Design Showcase
Assessment
2m
June 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
8
Day 1
Empathize
Meet Ocean Voices
9
Day 2
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
10
Day 3
User Insight Pack
11
Day 4
Define
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
15
Day 5
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
16
Day 6
Define Problem for Ceramics
17
Day 7
Ideate
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
18
Day 8
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
22
Day 9
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
23
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Matrix
24
Day 11
Prototype
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
25
Day 12
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29
Day 13
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
30
Day 14
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
1
Day 15
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Prototype Iteration Log
Testing Documentation Pack
User Feedback Report
2
Day 16
Test/Present
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
6
Day 17
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
7
Day 18
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
8
Day 19
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
9
Day 20
Final Design Showcase