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May 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
25 Day 1
Project Activities
Cross-Border Connections Panel
Introduction to Economic Terms
Field Trip Launch
Activity 1: Introduction to Project
Project Introduction and Overview
Global Economics News Roundup
Trade Routes Adventure Preparation
Trade Routes Adventure
Project Launch Introduction
Cross-Border Connections Panel
Trade Routes Adventure Prep
Reflection and Debrief
26 Day 2
Activity 2: Simulation Kickoff
Trade Routes Adventure
Trade Routes Adventure Scavenger Hunt
Global Economics News Roundup
Introduction to Basic Economic Terms
Cross-Border Connections Panel
Reflection and Discussion
Review and Analysis
NAFTA Case Study Introduction
Essential Question Exploration
Introduction to Economic Terms
NAFTA Case Study Overview
Board Game Design Introduction
27 Day 3
Reflective Discussion
Guest Speaker Panel
Panel Reflection
Exploring NAFTA's Impact
El Tercer Pais Excerpts Discussion
Introduction to Economic Concepts
Case Study Exploration
Economic Terms Application
NAFTA Case Study Deep Dive
Board Game Concept Brainstorm
Collaborative Research on Economic Terms
Deep Dive into NAFTA Case Studies
Cultural Integration Workshop
Activity 3: Debrief Session
28 Day 4
Brainstorming Session
Introduction to Board Game Design
Collaborative Group Formation
Introduction to Board Game Design
Game Design Challenge
Board Game Design Principles
Design Brainstorming Session
Game Design Principles Workshop
Collaborative Board Game Planning
Excerpts Analysis
Transportation Systems Analysis
Healthcare Industry Study
Initial Board Game Concept Development
Activity 4: Research Introduction

June 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1 Day 5
Advanced Economic Terms Workshop
Global Economics News Roundup
Global Economics News Roundup
Global Economics News Roundup
Game Design Challenge
Global Economics News Roundup
Introduction to Basic Economic Terms
Introduction to Basic Economic Terms
Weekly Review and Feedback
Introduction to Basic Economic Terms
NAFTA Case Study Exploration
Board Game Design Principles Workshop
Cultural Elements Exploration
Collaborative Research Presentation
Board Game Prototype Development
Economic Terms Application
NAFTA Impact Analysis
Board Game Concept Refinement
Game Design Iteration Session
Integration of Cultural Elements
Cross-Border Trade Dynamics Discussion
Activity 1: In-Depth Research
Activity 5: Initial Research
2 Day 6
Industry Operations Workshop
NAFTA Case Study Exploration
Collaborative Research on Economic Terms
NAFTA and Maquiladora Analysis
Group Reflection and Discussion
NAFTA Case Studies Exploration
Economic Terms Application Activity
Transportation Systems Analysis
Game Concept Development Session
Cultural Integration Brainstorm
Board Game Mechanics Design
Activity 2: Group Discussions
3 Day 7
Game Design Principles Workshop
Brainstorming Board Game Scenarios
Cultural and Economic Aspects of Tijuana
Integration into Board Game Design
Analyzing Excerpts from 'El Tercer Pais'
Supply and Demand Simulation
Health Care Industry Investigation
Board Game Prototype Creation
Excerpts Analysis
Healthcare Sector Study
Prototype Development
Activity 3: Game Mechanics Introduction
4 Day 8
Activity 4: Brainstorming Session
Board Game Design Principles Workshop
Prototype Development
Game Design Principles Workshop
Incorporating Current Events into Board Game
Analyzing 'El Tercer Pais' Excerpts
Game Design Principles Workshop
Trade Balance Analysis Activity
Cultural Exploration Workshop
Prototype Refinement Session
Collaborative Design Session
Feedback Integration
8 Day 9
Board Game Design Refinement
Tariffs and Trade Dynamics Exercise
Global Economics News Roundup
Global Economics News Roundup
Collaborative Research on NAFTA Impact
Global Economics News Review
Research on NAFTA's Long-term Effects
Game Design Challenge
Deep Dive into NAFTA
Cross-Border Trade Dynamics Panel
Board Game Development Workshop
Global Economics News Roundup
Advanced Game Design Workshop
Economic Scenario Role-Play
Feedback and Reflection Session
Game Design Mechanics Workshop
Cultural Element Integration
Peer Feedback Session
Playtesting Session
Prototype Refinement
Peer Review
Activity 1: Game Component Design
Activity 5: Concept Development
9 Day 10
Feedback Analysis
Activity 2: Research Integration
Economic Strategy Development
Visual Elements Creation Workshop
Supply and Demand Game Design
Introduction to Tariffs and Trade Balance
Collaborative Research Activity
Developing Board Game Scenarios
Cultural Elements Integration
Excerpts Exploration
Board Game Development
Economic Scenario Development
Mock Gameplay Testing
10 Day 11
Healthcare Industry Analysis
Activity 3: Prototype Development
Integrating Feedback Session
Revising Game Mechanics
El Tercer Pais Cultural Analysis
Visual Elements Workshop
Workshop with Local Economists
Incorporating Economist Insights
Supply and Demand Strategy Session
Prototype Playtesting
NAFTA Impact Discussion
Iteration of Game Elements
Cultural and Economic Presentation Prep
11 Day 12
Cultural Aspects Exploration
Activity 4: Peer Feedback Session
Critical Thinking Challenge
Case Study Presentation
Game Design Feedback Session
Refinement of Game Scenarios
Board Game Design Refinement
Trade Balance Workshop
Maquiladora Industry Insights
Collaborative Game Refinement
Presentation of Game Concepts
Incorporating Professional Feedback
Prototype Development
15 Day 13
Global Economics News Roundup
Advanced Economic Scenario Workshop
Advanced Economic Terms Application
Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Prototype Testing
Global Economics News Roundup
Incorporating Current Events into Game Design
Game Design Feedback Session
Weekly Reflection and Planning
Tariff Impact Analysis
Cross-Border Trade Simulation
Final Prototype Adjustments
Global Economics News Roundup
Advanced Board Game Mechanics Workshop
NAFTA Impact Analysis
Collaborative Game Development
Final Prototype Playtesting
Game Rulebook Drafting
Reflective Discussion
Final Cultural Integration Session
Game Mechanics Refinement
Activity 1: Advanced Game Design
Activity 5: Prototype Refinement
16 Day 14
Collaborative Research Session
Cultural Elements Integration
NAFTA Case Studies
Economic Concept Integration
Collaborative Design Revision
Game Design Iteration
Supply Chain Simulation
Transportation and Trade Workshop
Prototype Feedback Session
Prototyping and Design Session
Feedback Gathering
Iterative Redesign
Activity 2: Rulebook Development
17 Day 15
Gameplay Analysis
Board Game Design Principles
Game Mechanics Workshop
Guest Economist Workshop
Incorporating Feedback Session
Collaborative Design Workshop
Trade Balance and Tariffs Analysis
Cross-Border Industry Panel
Board Game Refinement Session
Playtesting and Observation
Strategic Problem-Solving Workshop
Activity 3: Scenario Testing
18 Day 16
Visual Elements Finalization
Health Care Industry Exploration
Visual Elements Creation
Prototype Development
Board Game Strategy Presentation
Playtesting and Feedback Session
Game Design Collaborative Session
Community Partner Workshop
Cultural Storytelling Integration
Design Workshop with Comic Con Experts
Final Mechanics Enhancement
Activity 4: Iteration and Improvement
22 Day 17
Activity 5: Mid-Project Presentation
Global Economics News Roundup
Gameplay Mechanics Workshop
Reflection and Documentation
Board Game Playtesting with Peer Feedback
Global Economics News Roundup
Game Scenario Development
Global Economics News Roundup
Advanced Economic Terms Workshop
Game Design Refinement
Weekly Reflection and Goal Setting
Final Prototype Presentation
Gameplay Testing and Iteration
Reflection and Planning
Full Game Assembly
Final Playtesting
Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Narrative Development
Cultural Elements Integration Session
Final Game Mechanics Review
Rulebook Completion
Peer-to-Peer Feedback Session
Activity 1: Game Balancing
23 Day 18
Economic Concepts Reinforcement
Cultural Narrative Integration
Incorporating Peer Feedback
Cultural Elements Integration Workshop
NAFTA Case Studies
Incorporating Case Study Findings
Incorporating Advanced Economic Concepts
Mock Expo Setup
Incorporating Feedback
Playtesting and Feedback Session
Feedback Reflection and Adjustments
NAFTA and Maquiladora Impact Analysis
Activity 2: Playtesting Sessions
24 Day 19
Game Aesthetics Enhancement
Case Study Review
Economic Strategy Refinement
Cultural Integration Workshop
Game Mechanics Testing
Collaborative Design and Playtesting
Feedback and Reflection
Presentation Skills Workshop
Expo Rehearsal
Advanced Playtesting with Community Partners
Collaborative Refinement Session
Cultural Storytelling Enhancement
Activity 3: Feedback Analysis
25 Day 20
Community Partner Workshop
Cultural and Economic Impact Discussion
Guest Economist Feedback Session
Final Revisions and Preparation
Feedback and Iteration Session
Finalizing Game Elements
Economic Scenario Refinement
Final Prototype Development
Presentation Preparation
Final Prototype Adjustments
Invitation Preparation
Cross-Border Trade Dynamics Activity
Activity 4: Iteration and Refinement

July 2026

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
29 Day 21
Global Economics News Roundup
Reflection and Goal Setting
Board Game Playtesting
Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Playtesting Session
Final Game Design Adjustments
Game Element Integration
Weekly Reflection and Planning
Global Economics News Roundup
Mock Exhibition Run-Through
Final Adjustments and Polishing
Final Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Finalization
Preparation for Exhibition
Final Prototype Presentation
Feedback Implementation
Exhibition Preparation
Reflective Journaling
Expo Setup and Coordination
Final Practice Session
Activity 1: Final Game Design
Activity 5: Final Rulebook Draft
30 Day 22
Feedback and Revision Workshop
Mock Exhibition Run-Through
Rulebook Finalization
Collaborative Revision Session
Feedback Analysis and Revisions
Integration of Advanced Economic Concepts
Refining Game Mechanics
Feedback and Improvement Session
Cultural Narrative Enhancement
Final Playtesting and Adjustments
Expo Setup Coordination
Activity 2: Rulebook Polishing
1 Day 23
Visual Elements Enhancement
Final Game Strategy Presentation
Visual and Cultural Element Finalization
Prototype Enhancement
Workshop with Community Partners
Incorporating Expert Feedback
Exhibition Setup
Board Game Exhibition
Reflection and Debrief
Expo Rehearsal
Peer Review Session
Final Game Packaging
Activity 3: Full Playthrough
2 Day 24
Visual Design Collaboration
Community Partner Workshop
Board Game Exhibition Preparation
Mock Exhibition Run
Game Strategy Presentation
Community Partner Engagement Session
Cross-Border Trade Strategy Session
Board Game Tournament Preparation
Expo Setup and Logistics
Final Presentation Rehearsal
Community Partner Panel Preparation
Activity 4: Final Adjustments
6 Day 25
Activity 1: Final Game Testing
Global Economics News Roundup
Final Board Game Playtesting
Final Playtesting Session
Feedback Collection and Analysis
Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Prototype Refinement
Final Playtesting Session
Reflective Discussion and Planning
Board Game Tournament
Assessment and Reflection
Celebration and Closing Remarks
Fronterizos Economic Expo Execution
Interactive Panel Discussions
Reflection and Celebration
Activity 5: Presentation Preparation
7 Day 26
Cultural Element Integration
Feedback Integration Workshop
Visual Elements Polishing
Game Refinement Workshop
Feedback from Local Economists
Incorporating Feedback
Activity 2: Feedback Review
8 Day 27
Collaborative Design Workshop with Local Artists
Final Game Strategy Review
Exhibition Preparation
Presentation Preparation
Mock Presentation
Activity 3: Final Revisions
9 Day 28
Mock Exhibition Session
Final Adjustments and Rehearsal
Community Feedback Session
Final Adjustments and Reflection
Final Playtesting Session
Adjustments and Refinements
Activity 4: Presentation Rehearsal
13 Day 29
Final Playtesting and Feedback
Global Economics News Roundup
Board Game Final Testing
Exhibition Preparation
Weekly Reflection and Exhibition Strategy
Exhibition Preparation
Presentation Rehearsal
Activity 1: Exhibition Setup
Activity 5: Exhibition Setup Planning
14 Day 30
Activity 2: Final Presentation Rehearsal
Feedback Integration Workshop
Visual Elements Finalization
Feedback Integration and Game Refinement
Visual and Cultural Enhancement
Community Partner Workshop
Incorporating Workshop Feedback
15 Day 31
Final Game Strategy Presentation
Exhibition Preparation
Preparation for Exhibition
Mock Presentation and Q&A Practice
Final Exhibition Setup
Final Presentation Run-Through
Activity 3: Game Night Exhibition
16 Day 32
Board Game Exhibition
Board Game Exhibition and Panel Discussion
Board Game Exhibition Setup
Board Game Exhibition Setup
Board Game Exhibition
Activity 4: Exhibition Debrief