Students will formulate and refine open-ended questions about the influence of social, cultural, and technological changes on popular music genres by examining K-pop's global journey and their own cultural connections, laying the groundwork for in-depth research.

Students will conduct primary and secondary research by exploring historical sources, interviewing music enthusiasts, and gathering data to understand cultural and technological influences on music, preparing them to create their multimedia timelines and podcast scripts.

Students will synthesize their research findings by constructing multimedia timelines and drafting papers, crafting coherent narratives on how social, cultural, and technological changes have influenced popular music genres throughout the century, with a focus on K-pop's global impact.

Students will present their insights and discoveries in a series of multimedia presentations and open discussions, where they will engage with peer feedback and incorporate diverse perspectives on the evolution of popular music genres, including K-pop's cultural and historical impacts.

Students will critically reflect on their multimedia timelines and podcast episodes to evaluate their understanding of the evolution of popular music genres, peer collaboration, and the insights gained from exploring K-pop's global cultural impact, documenting these reflections in a personal journal to identify areas of success and opportunities for growth.

Students will utilize their research and creative outputs to produce a community event showcasing their K-pop-inspired performances and podcasts, applying their historical and cultural insights to foster dialogue about the global impact of music across generations.