Empathize
Empathize
Students will explore and document the experiences and needs of various stakeholders, including peers, families, and local experts, to gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between plants, pollinators, and their environment through interactive discussions and collaborative activities.
Days 1 - 6
Define
Define
Students will collaboratively identify the key goals and outcomes of their pollination research project, developing a shared understanding and rationale for why studying plant-pollinator relationships is essential, setting the stage for purposeful exploration and inquiry.
Days 7 - 12
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and sketch potential ideas for their research boards, gather and synthesize insights from peers and community partners, and collaboratively envision the most innovative ways to explore plant and pollinator relationships.
Days 13 - 18
Draft
Draft
Students will draft outlines and sketches for their pollinator research boards, creating visual and textual representations of their research to design a blueprint for their final project, while receiving and integrating peer feedback to refine their ideas.
Days 19 - 24
Test
Test
Students will test their understanding of various plants and pollinators by engaging in interactive experiments, analyzing data through hands-on activities, and utilizing technology to showcase the purpose and impact of their research on pollination processes.
Days 25 - 30
Critique
Critique
Students will engage in structured peer critique sessions to provide thoughtful feedback on each other's research boards, refine their presentations, and prepare for the final showcase by implementing constructive insights into their projects.
Days 31 - 35
Notice & Reflect
Notice & Reflect
Students will engage in guided reflection sessions to notice the impact of their research decisions and teamwork throughout the project, predict how these insights apply to future learning, and prepare to share their growth journey during a peer presentation and family engagement event.
Days 36 - 40
Empathize
Days 1–6
Day 1
Meet the Stakeholders
Launch
45m
Day 2
Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 3
Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 4
Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators
Project Work
60m
Day 5
Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models
Project Work
60m
Day 6
Pollination Research Board
Deliverable
Define
Days 7–12
Day 7
Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 8
Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 9
Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 10
Group Research Topic Selection Workshop
Project Work
60m
Day 11
Drafting Research Board Content Outline
Project Work
50m
Day 12
Pollination Problem Framing
Deliverable
Ideate
Days 13–18
Day 13
Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 14
Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 15
Identify Plant Parts and Functions
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 16
Team Research Roles and Focus Areas
Project Work
50m
Day 17
Draft Visuals and Data for Boards
Project Work
50m
Day 18
Pollination Concepts Sketches
Deliverable
Draft
Days 19–24
Day 19
Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 20
Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 21
Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup
Project Work
50m
Day 22
Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback
Project Work
60m
Day 23
Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings
Project Work
45m
Day 24
Pollination Board Prototypes
Deliverable
Testing Documentation Pack
Deliverable
Test
Days 25–30
Day 25
Assess Plant Light and Water Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 26
Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 27
Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments
Project Work
55m
Day 28
Draft Pollination Research Board Layout
Project Work
60m
Day 29
Peer Review and Revision Workshop
Project Work
50m
Day 30
Pollination Solution Showcase
Assessment
Critique
Days 31–35
Day 31
Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 32
Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards
Project Work
50m
Day 33
Pollination Facts Quiz with Data
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 34
Revision Plan and Final Prep
Project Work
60m
Day 35
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Assessment
Notice & Reflect
Days 36–40
Day 36
Reflective Observation and Question Formulation
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 37
Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 38
Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan
Project Work
60m
Day 39
Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision
Project Work
60m
Day 40
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Assessment
1m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Meet the Stakeholders
29
Day 2
Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson
30
Day 3
Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class
1
Day 4
Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators
2
Day 5
Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 6
Pollination Research Board
6
Day 7
Define
Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners
7
Day 8
Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson
8
Day 9
Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording
9
Day 10
Group Research Topic Selection Workshop
12
Day 11
Drafting Research Board Content Outline
13
Day 12
Pollination Problem Framing
14
Day 13
Ideate
Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts
15
Day 14
Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water
16
Day 15
Identify Plant Parts and Functions
19
Day 16
Team Research Roles and Focus Areas
20
Day 17
Draft Visuals and Data for Boards
21
Day 18
Pollination Concepts Sketches
22
Day 19
Draft
Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles
23
Day 20
Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session
26
Day 21
Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup
27
Day 22
Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback
28
Day 23
Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings
29
Day 24
Pollination Board Prototypes
Testing Documentation Pack
30
Day 25
Test
Assess Plant Light and Water Needs
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 26
Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets
3
Day 27
Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments
4
Day 28
Draft Pollination Research Board Layout
5
Day 29
Peer Review and Revision Workshop
6
Day 30
Pollination Solution Showcase
9
Day 31
Critique
Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols
10
Day 32
Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards
11
Day 33
Pollination Facts Quiz with Data
12
Day 34
Revision Plan and Final Prep
13
Day 35
Pollinationor Final Showcase
16
Day 36
Notice & Reflect
Reflective Observation and Question Formulation
17
Day 37
Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry
18
Day 38
Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan
19
Day 39
Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision
20
Day 40
Pollinationor Final Showcase