Note: These sections align to the overall Bioengineering the Future Design Challenge

Understand - Week 1

Sections 1-2. Teacher introduces challenge and EarSketch

Empathize - Weeks 2 and 3

Sections 3-5. Students identify users, learn EarSketch effects and define empathy map from interviews

Define - Week 4

Sections 6-7. Students identify musical patterns and define actionable problem statement and plan

Ideate - Week 4

Section 8. Students learn to code and brainstorm (string data type and variables) beats and transitions in EarSketch

Prototype - Week 5

Section 9. Students identify and apply for loop control structure and develop low fidelity beats & sections prototype

Test and Iterate - Weeks 6 and 7

Sections 10-13. Students test and iterate on feedback then download high fidelity prototype

Showcase and Assess Unit 2 - Week 8

14. Students develop the showcase format, assign roles, and execute showcase

15. Teacher facilitates student reflection on unit skills, related careers, and students add to web resume/portfolio