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July 2026

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

August 2026

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

September 2026

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