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Empathize
Students will explore Peruvian culture through interactive workshops, creating empathy maps to understand their cultural influences, conduct interviews with community partners to gauge the impact of traditions, and document insights using video reflections and illustrated journals.
Days 1 - 12
120 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Treasure Hunt Kickoff
Launch 45m
Passport to Peru Day
Launch 60m
Artifact Research and Exploration
Activity 50m
Weaving Workshop
Activity 45m
Spanish Language Exploration
Activity 45m
Spanish Language Workshop
Activity 45m
Community Partner Interviews: Preparation
Activity 60m
Sustainable Practices Discussion
Activity 50m
Empathy Map Development Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Illustrated Journal Creation Session
Activity 60m
Failure Analysis Workshop
Deliverable 45m
3D Model Creation Session
Activity 60m
Feedback Circle: Empathy and Culture Insights
Deliverable 45m
Garden Enhancement Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Artifact Presentation Rehearsal
Deliverable 50m
Preparing Video Reflections
Activity 45m
Journal Writing Reflection
Activity 45m
Sustainable Gardening Proposal
Assessment
Empathy Map Presentation
Assessment
Reflection Journal Entry
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Artifact Presentation
Assessment
Illustrated Journal & Video Reflection
Assessment
Define
Students will analyze insights from their empathy work to clearly define the cultural and geographical factors impacting sustainability and identity, articulating their project aims through focused discussions, timeline creation, collaborative reflection journals, and mapping activities, setting a strong foundation for ideating solutions in Peru's context.
Days 13 - 24
200 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Storytime with Local Expert
Launch 50m
Mapping Peru's Landforms
Activity 60m
Mapping Peruvian Traditions
Activity 60m
Cultural Exploration Stations
Activity 75m
Sustainability Journals
Activity 30m
Interactive Timeline Creation
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Session on Weaving Projects
Deliverable 45m
Expert Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Cultural Connections Exploratory Workshop
Activity 60m
Garden Insight Reflection Journal
Deliverable 30m
Mapping Refinement and Journaling
Activity 45m
Landform Model Construction
Activity 90m
Spanish Language Cultural Skits
Activity 75m
Peer Journal Review
Deliverable 30m
Final Map and Presentation Preparation
Activity 60m
Timeline and Model Review
Deliverable 45m
Peruvian Traditions Mapping
Assessment
Cultural Connections Journal Presentation
Assessment
Final Performance Rehearsal
Activity 60m
3D Landform Model and Timeline Presentation
Assessment
Community Expert Feedback Session
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Performance Participation
Assessment
Ideate
Students will brainstorm creative ideas to enhance our school garden and Spanish Fiesta, draw inspiration from Peruvian cultural insights and sustainability lessons, collaboratively sketch their concepts, and pitch them to integrate peer feedback, fostering imaginative solutions that set the stage for tangible prototypes.
Days 25 - 36
195 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Cultural Treasure Hunt Launch
Launch 60m
Passport to Peru Event
Launch 60m
Exploring Peruvian Landforms Through Art
Activity 45m
Sustainability Principles Workshop
Activity 45m
Spanish Phrases Dance Collaboration
Activity 45m
Sketching Ideas for Garden Enhancement
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on Garden Plan Sketches
Deliverable 45m
Garden Plan Peer Review
Deliverable 45m
Reflective Journal Entry: Cultural Connections
Activity 30m
Peruvian Landform Model Workshop
Activity 45m
Integration of Cultural Elements into Garden Ideas
Activity 60m
Interactive Geography and Culture Discussion
Activity 45m
Composting Activity and Reflection
Activity 45m
Spanish Skit Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Final Ideation Share Out
Deliverable 60m
Timeline Creation and Crafting Session
Activity 45m
Refining Ideas for Presentation
Activity 45m
Garden Plan Revision Workshop
Deliverable 45m
Enhanced Garden Planning Presentation
Assessment
Garden Plan and Feedback Integration
Assessment
Final Presentation Preparation
Activity 45m
Cultural Reflection Journal
Assessment
Spanish Fiesta Presentation
Assessment
Peruvian Culture Reflection
Assessment
Prototype
Students will create low-fidelity prototypes of their school garden enhancement plans, including designing and sketching garden layouts, building miniature models, and drafting composting solutions, while integrating peer and community feedback to refine their concepts.
Days 37 - 48
270 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Kickoff: Exploring Peruvian Landforms
Launch 45m
Garden Enhancement Launch
Launch 45m
3D Model Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Designing with Culture
Activity 60m
Cultural Landmark Research Day
Activity 45m
Build and Explore: Prototyping Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on 3D Models
Deliverable 45m
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 45m
Timeline Creation and Reflection
Activity 60m
Refining the Prototypes
Activity 60m
Sustainability in Garden Design
Activity 45m
Community Feedback Integration Session
Deliverable 60m
Peer Review: Personal Timeline Drafts
Deliverable 30m
Finalizing Designs
Activity 60m
Self-Reflective Journaling
Activity 45m
Garden Design Critique Session
Deliverable 45m
Prototype Showcase Preparation
Activity 60m
Final Touches on 3D Model and Presentation Prep
Activity 60m
Rehearsal Day: Garden Design and Timeline Sharing
Activity 60m
Garden Design Peer Review
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Peer and Community Feedback Integration
Assessment
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
Prototype Refinement Reflection
Assessment
Garden Enhancement Presentation
Assessment
Test
Students will present their prototypes of garden enhancements and cultural exhibits to community partners and classmates, gather constructive feedback, iterate on their designs, and prepare for the final exhibition, ensuring alignment of their work with cultural, geographical, and sustainability insights gained throughout the project.
Days 49 - 60
15 min over capacity (720 min available across 12 days)
Garden of the Future Expo Launch
Launch 60m
Garden Design Reflection
Activity 45m
Enhancing 3D Landform Models
Activity 45m
Cultural Exhibition Preparation
Activity 60m
Personal Timeline Creation Workshop
Activity 45m
Sustainable Practice Enhancement
Activity 45m
Peer Review Gallery Walk
Deliverable 45m
Prototype Revision Workshop
Activity 60m
Early Feedback Session
Deliverable 45m
Speaking Skills Practice
Activity 45m
Cultural Insights Sharing
Deliverable 45m
Practice Presentation Day
Deliverable 45m
Feedback Analysis Session
Activity 45m
Final Refinement Session
Activity 45m
Final Presentation Practice
Activity 60m
Personal Timeline Reflection
Assessment
3D Landform Model Presentation
Assessment
Prototype Presentation and Feedback Analysis
Assessment
Peer Feedback Session
Assessment
Sustainable Practice Demonstration
Assessment
Final Exhibition: Garden of the Future Expo
Assessment
Cultural and Geographical Insights Explanation
Assessment