Science in Motion

Empathize Define Ideate Draft Test Critique Notice & Reflect

Empathize

Students will analyze how stop motion films communicate science, then gather first-round audience evidence through observation and interviews to identify what makes a science animation clear, accurate, and engaging for real viewers.

Days 1 - 2

🎬 Stop Motion Science Noticings

Launch 45m

🗣️ Audience Interview Notes

Community Experience 45m

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Edit Phase

Define

Students will sort evidence from early user and science research, distinguish problems from solutions, and write a clear How Might We statement that can guide a stop motion science film.

Days 3 - 4

🧠 Evidence Sort for Science Viewers

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

🎬 How Might We for Stop Motion

Deliverable 45m

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Edit Phase

Ideate

Students will use evidence from earlier user research and science learning to generate multiple stop motion film ideas, compare them against audience needs and NGSS accuracy, and choose a strong direction for a prototype.

Days 5 - 7

🧠 NGSS Film Idea Burst

Knowledge/Skill Building 35m

🎬 Storyboard Sketch Sprint

Project Work 45m

✅ Concept Pitch Decision Board

Deliverable 45m

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Edit Phase

Draft

Students will turn selected science-film ideas into working stop motion drafts by refining scientific sequences, scripting visuals and narration, building simple sets and characters, and filming a first prototype clip that can be tested in the next phase.

Days 8 - 11

🎬 Storyboard-to-Shot List Workshop

Knowledge/Skill Building 35m

🧪 Science Script Accuracy Check

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

🛠️ Set and Character Prototype Build

Project Work 45m

📱 Ten-Second Science Film Draft

Deliverable 45m

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Edit Phase

Test

Students will test their draft stop motion science films with peers and an outside audience, collect evidence about science accuracy and audience understanding, and use that evidence to document targeted revisions for the next phase.

Days 12 - 14

📝 Feedback Notes for Science Films

Knowledge/Skill Building 30m

🎬 Peer Screening of Draft Clips

Deliverable 45m

👥 User Interviews and Revision Plan

Community Experience 45m

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Edit Phase

Critique

Students will analyze draft stop motion science films with a clear critique protocol, use evidence from NGSS science accuracy and audience understanding, and revise their team film plans before final polishing.

Days 15 - 17

🎬 Stop Motion Critique Moves

Knowledge/Skill Building 35m

🗂️ Draft Film Feedback Round

Deliverable 45m

✏️ Revision Log and Reshoot Plan

Project Work 45m

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Edit Phase

Notice & Reflect

Students will finalize and present their stop motion science films, study audience responses, and document how evidence, feedback, and revision shaped their final communication of an NGSS science concept.

Days 18 - 20

🗣️ Creator Reflection Rehearsal

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

🎬 Science Film Festival Premiere

Community Experience 45m

📊 Evidence-to-Film Portfolio Check

Assessment 45m

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