Launch
Launch
Students will launch the science storybook project by analyzing mentor texts and sample Canva pages, identifying what helps younger readers understand science, and connecting those observations to the driving questions and project expectations.
Day 1
Research & Empathy
Research & Empathy
Students will gather evidence from younger readers and reliable science media, turn that evidence into an empathy artifact and design brief, and choose one book direction to carry into prototyping.
Days 2 - 3
Prototype & Validate
Prototype & Validate
Students will turn their selected science story concept into a quick testable prototype, gather feedback from peers and younger readers, complete a rubric-based self-check on accuracy, clarity, and teamwork, and revise their Canva book using evidence from each feedback round before sharing a brief design-journey update.
Days 4 - 5
Showcase
Showcase
Students will present their completed Canva science storybooks to younger readers and invited adults, explain the evidence and revision choices in their authorβs note, and reflect on how their science communication and collaboration grew during the project.
Day 6
Launch
Days 1–1
Day 1
π Book Bistro Science Sort
Launch
40m
Research & Empathy
Days 2–3
Day 2
π Younger Reader Interview Notes
Community Experience
40m
Day 3
π Science Book Brief Choices
Deliverable
40m
Prototype & Validate
Days 4–5
Day 4
π§ͺ Canva Page Test Sprint
Project Work
40m
Day 5
π Younger Reader Feedback Round
Assessment
40m
Showcase
Days 6–6
Day 6
π Young Authors Read-Aloud Cafe
Assessment
40m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Launch
π Book Bistro Science Sort
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 2
Research & Empathy
π Younger Reader Interview Notes
12
Day 3
π Science Book Brief Choices
19
Day 4
Prototype & Validate
π§ͺ Canva Page Test Sprint
26
Day 5
π Younger Reader Feedback Round
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 6
Showcase
π Young Authors Read-Aloud Cafe