Launch
Students will investigate a surprising photosynthesis phenomenon, launch the Food Web Carnival challenge, and use early plant evidence to begin explaining how sunlight supports plants and eventually animals while preparing for later user-centered game design work.
Days 1 - 2
πŸ₯¬ Spinach Float Lab Launch
Launch 45m
🎯 Food Web Carnival Challenge Map
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

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Research & Plan
Students will gather evidence from plant investigations and younger-student feedback, then turn those findings into an empathy artifact and a science-based game design brief for the Food Web Carnival.
Days 3 - 8
🌱 Sunlight Plant Clue Stations
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
β˜€οΈ Sun-to-Animal Energy Models
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
🌿 Botanical Garden Questions Visit
Community Experience 45m
πŸ§’ Younger Player Interview Rounds
Research 45m
πŸ“ Empathy Maps and Design Briefs
Deliverable 45m
βœ… Science Claims Design Gate
Assessment 45m

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Ideate & Prototype
Students will turn prior plant-energy evidence and user insights into a clear game direction, build a low-fidelity Food Web Carnival prototype, test it quickly with peers, and revise it based on science accuracy and younger-player usability.
Days 9 - 13
🧠 How Might We Game Statements
Knowledge/Skill Building 40m
🎲 Food Web Game Sketch Sprint
Knowledge/Skill Building 45m
✏️ Rules and Accuracy Mini Build
Deliverable 35m
πŸ› οΈ Low-Fidelity Carnival Prototype
Project Work 45m
πŸ” Peer Playtest Revision Checkpoint
Assessment 45m

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Refine & Showcase
Students will use evidence from plant investigations and user feedback to complete two revision cycles on their Food Web Carnival game, validate the game with a new audience member, and prepare a clear walkthrough showing how science ideas, player needs, and team decisions shaped the refined prototype.
Days 14 - 18
πŸ§ͺ Plant Evidence Mini-Models
Knowledge/Skill Building 35m
🎲 Prototype Playtest Round Two
Deliverable 45m
πŸ› οΈ Revision Sprint and Rule Cards
Project Work 45m
🌿 Botanical Educator Validation
Community Experience 45m
πŸ“‹ Design Journey Walkthrough
Assessment 45m

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Showcase
Students will present their finished Food Web Carnival games to younger learners, gather final user feedback on science accuracy and playability, and reflect on how their evidence, revisions, and teamwork strengthened their final solution.
Days 19 - 20
πŸŽͺ Food Web Carnival Stations
Community Experience 45m
🧾 Carnival Reflection Circle
Assessment 45m

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