Plan
Week 1
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Activities
Kickoff Rally - Begin with an immersive 'Kickoff Rally' where students rotate through interactive stations simulating roles within an NFL team, such as management, marketing, and community engagement, to understand the team's economic impact. (45 min)
Guest Speaker Session - Host a session with a representative from a local NFL team's community relations department to discuss the team's economic contributions and community initiatives. Students prepare questions beforehand. (20 min)
Role-Play Preparation - Students begin preparing for their role-plays by brainstorming and outlining key points they will dramatize in their skits about the economic impacts. (25 min)
Sports Economist Workshop - Collaborate with a local sports economist or university professor to analyze the financial impact of an NFL team on local businesses and infrastructure. (20 min)
Data Analysis - Students gather and begin analyzing data on the economic impact of NFL teams, using resources provided by the economist and their own research. (25 min)
Peer Review Session - Conduct a mid-week peer review where students exchange research portfolios and provide feedback on clarity, depth, and evidence of economic impacts. (20 min)
Portfolio Revision - Students use peer feedback to revise their research portfolios, focusing on improving clarity and depth of analysis. (25 min)
Game Day Showcase Rehearsal - Students rehearse their skits or role-plays dramatizing the economic ripple effects of an NFL game on local businesses, refining their presentations based on peer feedback. (25 min)
Reflection and Feedback - Facilitate a peer-to-peer feedback session where students present their findings on the economic impacts of NFL teams and receive constructive feedback from classmates. (20 min)
Deliverables
1. Complete the research portfolio with articles, data analysis, and reflections on the economic impact of NFL teams.
2. Participate in the 'Kickoff Rally' and engage in interactive stations to understand team roles and economic impact.
3. Attend and actively participate in the guest speaker session and the workshop with the sports economist.
4. Conduct a peer review session, providing and receiving feedback on research portfolio drafts.
5. Create an initial draft of a multimedia presentation showcasing the economic impact on local businesses.
6. Perform skits or role-plays at the 'Game Day Showcase' event to illustrate understanding of economic ripple effects.
7. Submit a final multimedia presentation incorporating feedback and showcasing synthesized research findings.
Preparation 1. Arrange a guest speaker session with the local NFL team's community relations department.
2. Secure a workshop session with a local sports economist or university professor specializing in sports economics.
3. Prepare interactive stations for the 'Kickoff Rally' that simulate roles within an NFL team.
4. Gather materials for research portfolio creation, including access to economic data and articles.
5. Set up a schedule for the peer review session and ensure students understand feedback guidelines.
6. Organize resources for multimedia presentation creation, including access to software and devices.
7. Coordinate logistics for the 'Game Day Showcase' event, including inviting community guests.