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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
Meet the Stakeholders
Launch 45m
Plant and Pollinator Roles Mini-Lesson
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators
Project Work 60m
Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models
Project Work 60m
Pollination Research Board
Deliverable
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
Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building 60m
Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Group Research Topic Selection Workshop
Project Work 60m
Drafting Research Board Content Outline
Project Work 50m
Pollination Problem Framing
Deliverable
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
Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Identify Plant Parts and Functions
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Team Research Roles and Focus Areas
Project Work 50m
Draft Visuals and Data for Boards
Project Work 50m
Pollination Concepts Sketches
Deliverable
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
Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup
Project Work 50m
Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback
Project Work 60m
Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings
Project Work 45m
Pollination Board Prototypes
Deliverable
Testing Documentation Pack
Deliverable
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
Assess Plant Light and Water Needs
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments
Project Work 55m
Draft Pollination Research Board Layout
Project Work 60m
Peer Review and Revision Workshop
Project Work 50m
Pollination Solution Showcase
Assessment
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
Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards
Project Work 50m
Pollination Facts Quiz with Data
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
Revision Plan and Final Prep
Project Work 60m
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Assessment
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
Reflective Observation and Question Formulation
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry
Knowledge/Skill Building 50m
Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan
Project Work 60m
Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision
Project Work 60m
Pollinationor Final Showcase
Assessment 1m