Empathize
Students will engage in the 'Cultural Heroes Founders Fair,' bringing objects or stories that connect to their heritage hero, sharing insights that build empathy and cultural understanding among peers.
Days 1 - 4
Cultural Heroes Story Circle
Launch 45m
Heritage Connection Workshop
Activity 45m
Empathy in Communication Practice
Deliverable 45m
Cultural Heritage Presentation
Assessment
Define
Students will distill insights from their empathy phase to articulate the impact of their chosen hero on their family's culture, collaborating with peers during group discussions to refine their project focus and create a clear presentation outline using formative feedback from class critique sessions.
Days 5 - 8
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Ideate
Students will create diverse concepts and solutions for presenting their hero's impact, utilizing brainstorming techniques to explore imaginative ways of crafting artifacts and preparing presentations that bridge cultural connections and foster deeper family engagement.
Days 9 - 12
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Prototype
Students will create prototype versions of their hero posters using sketches, draft artifact designs, and outline personal letters, incorporating feedback from peers and family to refine the content in preparation for the 'Gallery Walk' exhibit.
Days 13 - 16
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Test
Students will present their 'Hall of Heroes Exhibit' to classmates and families, gather feedback through interactive gallery walks, and iterate on their posters and artifacts based on constructive critique to deepen their understanding of their hero’s cultural impact.
Days 17 - 20
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