Launch
Launch
Students will launch their investigation by safely observing the schoolyard, recording evidence, revising a drawing through peer feedback, and comparing what they saw with simple seasonal daylight data.
Day 1
Set the Question
Set the Question
Students will shape a shared daylight investigation question, make a picture-based prediction, learn to compare observations with seasonal weather data, demonstrate a safe and consistent schoolyard routine, and create the first page of their Daylight Detective Investigation Books.
Days 2 - 5
Compare Evidence
Compare Evidence
Students will collect two additional schoolyard observations, distinguish firsthand evidence from weather reporter information, and complete dated Daylight Detective book pages. They will organize their records and seasonal daylight data into a picture chart, identify differences or missing information, and revise their prediction before the showcase phase.
Days 6 - 8
Showcase
Showcase
Students will present their Daylight Detective Investigation Books and team evidence charts to families and a local weather reporter, answer the essential question with evidence, and reflect on their learning.
Day 9
Launch
Days 1–1
Day 1
π Daylight Detective Schoolyard Walk
Launch
20m
Set the Question
Days 2–5
Day 2
β Daylight Question Picture Board
Knowledge/Skill Building
18m
Day 3
π¦οΈ Seasonal Daylight Picture Strip
Knowledge/Skill Building
20m
Day 4
π£ Schoolyard Routine Readiness Check
Assessment
20m
Day 5
π First Daylight Detective Page
Project Work
20m
Compare Evidence
Days 6–8
Day 6
Day 7
π Sunlight Clues and Sky Details
Knowledge/Skill Building
19m
π€οΈ Seasonal Daylight Picture Bars
Knowledge/Skill Building
20m
Day 8
π Daylight Evidence Picture Chart
Deliverable
20m
Showcase
Days 9–9
Day 9
π€οΈ Changing Skies Family Night
Assessment
20m
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Launch
π Daylight Detective Schoolyard Walk
20
Day 2
Set the Question
β Daylight Question Picture Board
21
Day 3
π¦οΈ Seasonal Daylight Picture Strip
26
Day 4
π£ Schoolyard Routine Readiness Check
27
Day 5
π First Daylight Detective Page
28
Day 6
Compare Evidence
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 7
π Sunlight Clues and Sky Details
π€οΈ Seasonal Daylight Picture Bars
3
Day 8
π Daylight Evidence Picture Chart
4
Day 9
Showcase
π€οΈ Changing Skies Family Night