20-Week Program

ROOT.GROW.HARVEST.

Session-by-session lesson plan synced with the Crystal Cycle, TEK8 petals, NASEF challenge deadlines, and the WKit Minecraft server.

Three Phases

ROOT
Weeks 1-7

Foundation: learn the land, form the team, build Challenge 1-2

GROW
Weeks 8-14

Production: build Challenges 2-3, compete in regular season

HARVEST
Weeks 15-20

Yield: civic proposals, food distribution, finals, certification

ROOT Phase
1
WEEK

Orientation & Team Formation

Crystal Cycle Focus

COIN — Set your season goalMUSIC — Listen to the land around your school/homeGATHER — Walk the neighborhood, observe what grows

Physical Activity

Tour local green spaces. Identify 5 plants using iNaturalist. Draw a map of what you found.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Install Minecraft Java Edition. Connect to server (192.168.1.183:25565). Explore spawn area at Surge South Tacoma.

TEK8: D2 CoinD8 Gather
Deliverable: Completed K (Know) column of K-W-L chart. Team role selected.
2
WEEK

First Foods & the Land

Crystal Cycle Focus

GATHER — Research First Foods of the Puyallup, Duwamish, Suquamish, and NisquallyCRAFT — Begin sketching your farm layoutMAP — Start your research journal

Physical Activity

Visit a community garden or farmer's market. Identify First Foods. Interview a grower if possible.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Navigate to real Tacoma locations in MC. Use /wkit coords to see geographic coordinates. Screenshot 3 significant locations.

TEK8: D6 GardenD8 GatherD100 Map
Deliverable: First Foods research notes. 3 annotated MC screenshots.
3
WEEK

Soil, Water & Environmental Justice

Crystal Cycle Focus

GATHER — Learn about the Tacoma Smelter PlumeQUEST — Research why hydroponics matters hereMAP — Map the smelter plume zone in your journal

Physical Activity

Soil testing activity. pH and contamination basics. Visit MADF Rising Roots if possible.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Explore the smelter plume zone in MC (Portland Ave area). Build a prototype hydroponic structure.

TEK8: D6 GardenD20 JourneyD100 Map
Deliverable: Smelter Plume research summary. Hydroponic prototype in MC.
4
WEEK
Begin Challenge 1 prep

Three Sisters & Polyculture Design

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Design a Three Sisters garden layoutGATHER — Study companion planting principlesREST — Reflect on monoculture vs. polyculture

Physical Activity

Plan a Three Sisters garden on paper. If season permits, prepare soil and plant.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Build Three Sisters farm in MC: wheat (corn), vines (beans), pumpkins (squash) in mound patterns.

TEK8: D4 CraftD6 Garden
Deliverable: Three Sisters garden plan. MC build started.
5
WEEK
Challenge 1: Crops

Challenge 1 Build Sprint — Crops

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Primary build sessionQUEST — Explore beyond your farmMAP — Document every build area with signs and screenshots

Physical Activity

Continue garden work. Cook a Three Sisters recipe (succotash, corn soup).

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Build Challenge 1 farm: camas prairie, wapato wetland, berry patches, salmon stream, hydroponic greenhouse.

TEK8: D4 CraftD6 GardenD8 Gather
Deliverable: Challenge 1 MC build 80% complete.
6
WEEK
Challenge 1: Crops

Challenge 1 Narration & Submission

Crystal Cycle Focus

MAP — Final screenshots and documentationYIELD — Record video walkthrough or write blog postCLOSE — Peer review each other's submissions

Physical Activity

Practice narration out loud. Rehearse explaining your farm design.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Record 2-5 min video walkthrough of Challenge 1 build. Add final interpretive signs.

TEK8: D100 MapD2 CoinD12 Ether
Deliverable: Challenge 1 submitted via Google Form on Cleverlike School.
7
WEEK
Begin Challenge 2 prep

Fiber Technologies Research

Crystal Cycle Focus

GATHER — Research cedar bark, nettle, mountain goat woolCRAFT — Try a simple weaving or cordage activityMUSIC — Songs of the weaving traditions

Physical Activity

Fiber identification walk: find nettles, cedar, cattail near you. Simple rope-making from natural materials.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Begin Challenge 2 build area in MC. Cedar bark harvesting station, nettle processing area.

TEK8: D4 CraftD8 GatherD12 Ether
Deliverable: Fiber research notes. Simple handmade cordage sample.
GROW Phase
8
WEEK
Challenge 2: Textiles

Challenge 2 Build Sprint — Textiles

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Build cedar bark processing, nettle fields, Salish loomQUEST — Research woolly dogs and Salish weavingMAP — Document fiber comparison data

Physical Activity

Visit a textile exhibit or watch Coast Salish weaving videos. Compare cotton vs. nettle fiber data.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Build Challenge 2: cedar harvest area, nettle retting pond, weaving loom, cattail wetland, woolly dog pen, cotton comparison field.

TEK8: D4 CraftD8 Gather
Deliverable: Challenge 2 MC build 80% complete.
9
WEEK
Challenge 2: Textiles

Challenge 2 Submission + Shelter Research

Crystal Cycle Focus

MAP — Final documentationYIELD — Record/write Challenge 2 submissionGATHER — Begin researching longhouse architecture

Physical Activity

Complete Challenge 2 submission. Begin researching Pacific NW building traditions.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Submit Challenge 2. Start scouting Challenge 3 build location in MC.

TEK8: D100 MapD2 CoinD4 Craft
Deliverable: Challenge 2 submitted. Longhouse research started.
10
WEEK
Challenge 3: Shelter

Challenge 3 Build Sprint — Shelter

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Build the longhouse (post-and-beam, plank walls, smoke hole)GATHER — Research Douglas fir, tule mats, bent-wood boxesQUEST — Explore agroforestry concepts

Physical Activity

Simple joinery project. Model longhouse from craft sticks. Visit old-growth forest if accessible.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Build Challenge 3: cedar longhouse (step-by-step guide on /challenges/shelter), tule mat shelter, managed forest area, bent-wood box display.

TEK8: D4 CraftD6 GardenD8 Gather
Deliverable: Challenge 3 MC build 80% complete.
11
WEEK
Challenge 3: Shelter

Challenge 3 Submission + Regular Season Prep

Crystal Cycle Focus

MAP — Final documentation and screenshotsYIELD — Record/write Challenge 3 submissionPLAY — Free exploration and team collaboration

Physical Activity

Complete Challenge 3 submission. Team strategy session for regular season.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Submit Challenge 3. Review all three builds for coherence and quality.

TEK8: D100 MapD2 CoinD10 Chaos
Deliverable: Challenge 3 submitted. All three challenges complete.
12
WEEK
Regular Season

Regular Season — Competitive Play

Crystal Cycle Focus

QUEST — Navigate the competitive bracketPLAY — Slahal strategy sessionsCRAFT — Optimize builds based on feedback

Physical Activity

Team strategy meetings. Practice narration and presentation skills.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Regular season gameplay on NASEF servers. Refine builds. Practice competitive farming.

TEK8: D10 ChaosD20 Journey
Deliverable: Regular season participation logged.
13
WEEK
Regular Season

Regular Season — Deepening Research

Crystal Cycle Focus

GATHER — Deepen one research questionMAP — Update K-W-L chart (L column)MUSIC — Create a soundscape for your farm

Physical Activity

Deep-dive research on one topic. Write or record a 3-minute explanation.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Add interpretive depth to builds. Record ambient audio. Create farm soundscape.

TEK8: D8 GatherD12 EtherD100 Map
Deliverable: Deep research piece. Updated K-W-L chart.
14
WEEK
Regular Season

Regular Season — Portfolio Assembly

Crystal Cycle Focus

MAP — Compile all screenshots, videos, and researchYIELD — Assemble competition portfolioCLOSE — Team review and feedback session

Physical Activity

Portfolio review session. Print key screenshots. Assemble physical binder.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Export .mcworld file for Education Edition distribution. Upload to farmcraft.7abcs.com.

TEK8: D100 MapD2 Coin
Deliverable: Complete competition portfolio. .mcworld export ready.
HARVEST Phase
15
WEEK

Civic Food Justice — Research

Crystal Cycle Focus

QUEST — What food justice issues exist in your community?MAP — Map food deserts, smelter plume, and community gardensGATHER — Interview community members about food access

Physical Activity

Community food access survey. Visit a food bank or community kitchen.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Map food justice data onto the MC world. Build interpretive displays.

TEK8: D20 JourneyD100 MapD8 Gather
Deliverable: Food justice research notes. Community interview summary.
16
WEEK

Civic Food Justice — Proposal Writing

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Draft your civic food justice proposalMAP — Support with data and mapsYIELD — Who will benefit from your proposal?

Physical Activity

Write a 1-page civic food justice proposal for your community.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Create a presentation using MC screenshots and research data.

TEK8: D4 CraftD2 CoinD100 Map
Deliverable: Draft civic food justice proposal.
17
WEEK

Food Production & Distribution

Crystal Cycle Focus

CRAFT — Process harvest into shareable foodYIELD — Keep, share, sell, or save seed?CLOSE — Gratitude for what the land provides

Physical Activity

Harvest session. Process food for distribution. Prepare for Eloise's Cooking Pot delivery.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Document harvest in MC digital twin. Update crop database entries.

TEK8: D4 CraftD2 CoinD6 Garden
Deliverable: Food distributed to community. Harvest documented.
18
WEEK
Finals Prep (April 29)

Finals Preparation

Crystal Cycle Focus

QUEST — Practice competitive gameplayPLAY — Team bonding and strategyMAP — Final portfolio review

Physical Activity

Team strategy session. Practice presentations. Review all submissions.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Final build polish. Record updated video walkthroughs if needed.

TEK8: D20 JourneyD10 Chaos
Deliverable: Finals-ready builds and presentations.
19
WEEK
NASEF Finals

Finals & Celebration

Crystal Cycle Focus

QUEST — Compete in the finalsMUSIC — Opening and closing ceremoniesYIELD — Celebrate what was grown, built, and fed

Physical Activity

Watch finals stream together. Celebration gathering with food from the program.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Finals participation on NASEF platform.

TEK8: D20 JourneyD12 EtherD2 Coin
Deliverable: Finals competed. Season complete.
20
WEEK

Reflection, Certification & Next Steps

Crystal Cycle Focus

MAP — Complete final K-W-L chartYIELD — Present civic proposal to community panelCLOSE — Final gratitude circle. What will you carry forward?

Physical Activity

Present civic food justice proposals. Receive TEK8 badges and XiMuRa Dual Certification.

Digital Activity (Minecraft)

Final .mcworld export for permanent archive. Upload all documentation to farmcraft.7abcs.com.

TEK8: D100 MapD2 CoinD12 Ether
Deliverable: XiMuRa Dual Certification. Civic proposals presented. Season archived.

Synced with the WKit Server

Every lesson connects to the live Minecraft server running real Tacoma terrain.

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Real Geography

WKit generates actual Tacoma terrain from elevation + OSM data. Your builds exist at real coordinates.

/wkit coords

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.mcworld Export

Export your builds as .mcworld files for Education Edition. Share with anyone, anywhere.

/sector export <name>

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Progress Tracking

Crystal Cycle tracker on this site logs your sessions. Builds sync with the Neon database.

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