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 2
Define
Days 4–6
Ideate
Days 7–10
Prototype
Days 11–15
Day 15
Test/Present
Days 16–20
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
14
Day 2
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
Co-Design Snorkeling Biodiversity Observation Protocol with Partners
15
Day 3
User Insight Pack
User Insight Pack
16
Day 4
Define
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
Analyze Field Journal for Biodiversity Insights
20
Day 5
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
Draft Collaborative Problem Statements from Data
21
Day 6
Define Problem for Ceramics
Define Problem for Ceramics
22
Day 7
Ideate
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
Concept Sketching Ocean Biodiversity for Ceramics
23
Day 8
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
Prototype Ceramic Motifs From Snorkel Observations
27
Day 9
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
Plan Exhibition and Outreach with Partners
28
Day 10
Concept Sketches & Matrix
Concept Sketches & Matrix
29
Day 11
Prototype
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
Design Snorkel Observation Protocols with Peers
30
Day 12
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
Compile Field Journal Entries and Reflections
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 13
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
Prototype Ceramic Tiles from Ocean Motifs
4
Day 14
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
Exhibition Prep: Documentation and Story
5
Day 15
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Ceramic Prototype Iterations
Prototype Iteration Log
Prototype Iteration Log
Testing Documentation Pack
Testing Documentation Pack
User Feedback Report
User Feedback Report
6
Day 16
Test/Present
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
Translate Ocean Observations Into Motifs
10
Day 17
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
Field Journal Reflections and Pattern Sketches
11
Day 18
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
Ceramic Form Prototyping from Sea Life
12
Day 19
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
Exhibition Review and Peer Feedback Session
13
Day 20
Final Design Showcase
Final Design Showcase