Define
Define
Students will synthesize their research on endangered animals and their habitats by collaboratively crafting problem statements during small group brainstorming sessions, leading to shared solutions that will guide their conservation efforts.
Days 4 - 6
20 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm a variety of creative solutions to help endangered animals, collaborating in small groups to ideate unique conservation strategies, make preliminary sketches for interactive dioramas, and compose initial drafts for their digital storytelling projects, with guidance and feedback from community partners.
Days 7 - 10
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will showcase their interactive dioramas and artifacts at the 'Endangered Species Fair', share their conservation pledge cards with visitors, and perform their plays and digital stories to validate their understanding and inspire action among community members.
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
27
Day 1
Empathize
Storytime Sparks Endangered Animal Vocabulary
Storytime Sparks Endangered Animal Vocabulary
28
Day 2
Habitat Diorama Sketch and Plan
Habitat Diorama Sketch and Plan
29
Day 3
Conservation Voices Interviews
Conservation Voices Interviews
30
Day 4
Define
Exploring Endangered Animal Story Elements
Exploring Endangered Animal Story Elements
31
Day 5
Mapping Local Habitats and Needs
Mapping Local Habitats and Needs
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 6
Drafting Personal Conservation Pledge Cards
Drafting Personal Conservation Pledge Cards
5
Day 8
Finalize Exhibits: Video Diaries and Show-and-Tell
Finalize Exhibits: Video Diaries and Show-and-Tell
6
Day 9
Select Top Concepts and Rationales
Select Top Concepts and Rationales
7
Day 10
Top Concepts and Rationales
Top Concepts and Rationales
10
Day 11
Prototype
Habitat Crafting With Recycled Materials
Habitat Crafting With Recycled Materials
11
Day 12
Diorama Assembly for Endangered Habitats
Diorama Assembly for Endangered Habitats
12
Day 13
Plan Video Diaries for Endangered Animals
Plan Video Diaries for Endangered Animals
13
Day 14
Video Diary Recording and Show-and-Tell Prep
Video Diary Recording and Show-and-Tell Prep
14
Day 15
Habitat Prototype Iterations
Habitat Prototype Iterations
17
Day 16
Test/Present
Final Exhibition Practice and Reflection
Final Exhibition Practice and Reflection
18
Day 17
Habitat Maker Prototyping
Habitat Maker Prototyping
19
Day 18
Pledge Card Sketching
Pledge Card Sketching
20
Day 19
Rehearse Endangered Species Fair Presentations
Rehearse Endangered Species Fair Presentations
21
Day 20
Endangered Fair Showcase
Endangered Fair Showcase