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
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
Define
Days 7–12
Ideate
Days 13–18
Draft
Days 19–24
Test
Days 25–30
Critique
Days 31–35
Notice & Reflect
Days 36–40
July 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
7
Day 2
Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson
Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson
8
Day 3
Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class
Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class
9
Day 4
Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators
Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators
10
Day 5
Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models
Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models
13
Day 6
Pollination Research Board
Pollination Research Board
15
Day 8
Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson
Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson
16
Day 9
Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording
Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording
17
Day 10
Group Research Topic Selection Workshop
Group Research Topic Selection Workshop
20
Day 11
Drafting Research Board Content Outline
Drafting Research Board Content Outline
21
Day 12
Pollination Problem Framing
Pollination Problem Framing
22
Day 13
Ideate
Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts
Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts
23
Day 14
Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water
Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water
24
Day 15
Identify Plant Parts and Functions
Identify Plant Parts and Functions
27
Day 16
Team Research Roles and Focus Areas
Team Research Roles and Focus Areas
28
Day 17
Draft Visuals and Data for Boards
Draft Visuals and Data for Boards
29
Day 18
Pollination Concepts Sketches
Pollination Concepts Sketches
31
Day 20
Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session
Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 21
Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup
Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup
4
Day 22
Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback
Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback
5
Day 23
Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings
Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings
6
Day 24
Pollination Board Prototypes
Pollination Board Prototypes
Testing Documentation Pack
Testing Documentation Pack
10
Day 26
Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets
Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets
11
Day 27
Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments
Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments
12
Day 28
Draft Pollination Research Board Layout
Draft Pollination Research Board Layout
13
Day 29
Peer Review and Revision Workshop
Peer Review and Revision Workshop
14
Day 30
Pollination Solution Showcase
Pollination Solution Showcase
18
Day 32
Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards
Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards
19
Day 33
Pollination Facts Quiz with Data
Pollination Facts Quiz with Data
20
Day 34
Revision Plan and Final Prep
Revision Plan and Final Prep
21
Day 35
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Pollinationor Final Showcase
24
Day 36
Notice & Reflect
Reflective Observation and Question Formulation
Reflective Observation and Question Formulation
25
Day 37
Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry
Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry
26
Day 38
Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan
Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan
27
Day 39
Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision
Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision
28
Day 40
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Pollinationor Final Showcase