Team Tanglefoot 3-5 ICUjr Summer Planning Padlet by https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak Our adventure en-us 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC 2026-06-19 17:24:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/509035635/1258dd8b38aea654e08767de9354e49d/2025_2026_Theme_Ideas___3.png OVERALL REFLECTION futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779204 Overall, the Project Based Learning camp was a great experience because students were highly engaged and excited to create solutions to a real-world problem. Next year, we would build in more time for research and developing prototypes so students can refine their ideas even further.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779204 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779213 Students were highly engaged and made thoughtful observations about the problem and its impact!

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779213 Ambassador Quote futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779214 "I am excited to see if the kids come up with ideas to rid of the geese waste!"

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779214 Student Quotes futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779216 "Tanglefoot is pretty and calm"

"We have good snacks!"

"I loved getting to design everything"

"I loved what we came up with"

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779216 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779217 We were surprised by the variety and originality of the solutions students developed!

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779217 Teacher Quotes on the Experience futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779220 "I am so excited to see what our students come up with, they seem like such a great group of thinkers."

"This experience was so much fun! I can't believe they came up with such thoughtful solutions."


]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779220 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779224 We were surprised by how independently students were able to gather information and make connections to possible solutions.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779224 Elevator Pitch Planning futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779228 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779228 Checking In futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779230 We checked in with the group through discussions, asking guiding questions during the investigation stage and having students reflect on and share their findings afterward.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779230 Teacher Profile futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779231 Stefanie Bannink teaches 3rd grade at Holmes Elementary in Spring Lake. Kendra Hanson teaches 3rd grade at Evergreen Elementary in Allendale.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779231 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779233 We needed a trifold for students to create and present their poster.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779233 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779234 Next time, we would build in more structured reflection opportunities throughout the project instead of saving most of the reflection for the end.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779234 Unboxing futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779235 We started our camp experience out by opening gifts that connect to our learning for the week! Students opened a Polaroid camera to grow excitement for the exploration of Tanglefoot Park!

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779235 Team Photo futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779236 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779236 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779237 Students confidently shared their solutions and used feedback to support and improve their ideas. We are so proud of how it all came together!

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779237 Gaining Insight futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779238 Some visitors were kind enough to let us interview them about what they liked and disliked about the park.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779238 Feedback & Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779240 Overall, the Project Based Learning process provided students with meaningful opportunities to collaborate, think critically, and solve a real-world problem. Throughout each stage, students demonstrated creativity, perseverance, and growth as they developed and refined their ideas.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779240 Critique and Revision futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779241 Students mapped out the location and size of the pavilion they envisioned.


Everyone was involved in planning out how to present the pitch. Some researched pricing, created images, and even made a blueprint!

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779241 Team Building futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779242 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779242 Tourist Walk futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779244 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779244 Hopes, Fears, & Norms futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779245 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779245 Our Driving Question futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779246 How can we improve an area of Tanglefoot Park to better serve visitors?

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779246 Idea Quota futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779247 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779247 Deciding futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779249 Partners chose an idea(s) from the Idea Quota to prepare and deliver an Elevator Pitch to the group. After the Elevator Pitches, we used Dot Voting to choose one final idea to pitch to our business partner.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779249 Saturate and Group futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779250 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779250 Voice and Choice futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779251 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779251 Uncover Need to Knows futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779252 We created lists of what we know and what we need to know to help guide our ideas.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779252 Gaining Empathy futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779254 Students thought about the driving question from the perspective of others who might visit the park by creating an empathy map.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779254 Welcome! futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779255 We are so excited to partner with Tanglefoot Park to help them create an even better experience for all visitors.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779255 Stakeholders futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779256 We completed a stakeholder map to get us thinking about who would be effected or involved in our idea for a solution to the driving question.

]]> 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779256 Driving Question Understanding futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779257 2026-04-30 19:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3892779257 Interview sbannink3 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3955281135 2026-06-16 16:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3955281135 Final Pitch https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3957898168 Our group was brave and presented their idea to community members, parents, and the other iCU jr. group at our park.

]]> 2026-06-18 16:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3957898168 Pluses and Deltas Protocol https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3957899699 This protocol helped us to reflect on the week. We had so many positive things to share!

]]> 2026-06-18 16:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3957899699 Solution sbannink3 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/qh959gta1v7l70ak/wish/3958966744 Our students came up with the solution of building a pavilion to tackle the 3 main problems they noticed affected visitor experience: geese waste, no shade, and no seating. The pavilion would help steer away geese by filling the empty space, and it would provide visitors with more seating under shade.

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