Empathize
Students will conduct interviews and gather insights from community members to understand their perspectives, needs, and challenges regarding sustainability, fostering an empathetic approach to building sustainable solutions.
Days 1 - 2
132 min over capacity (78 min available across 2 days)
Meet Local Stakeholders
Launch 60m
Meet Community Stakeholders
Launch 60m
Empathy Artifacts from Interviews
Deliverable 90m
Define
Students will work collaboratively to analyze their research, identify key sustainable solutions and barriers, and craft a group problem statement that highlights specific community needs and potential strategies for impactful action.
Days 3 - 4
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Ideate
Students will brainstorm a wide range of innovative solutions for overcoming sustainability barriers through collaborative workshops, drawing inspiration from global case studies and considering individual and community roles in sustainable development.
Days 5 - 7
Brainstorm and Sketch Solutions
Deliverable 60m
Prototype
Students will build a testable prototype of their sustainable solution, incorporating peer feedback, refining their design through iterative testing, and preparing interactive elements for their showcase presentation at the 'Sustainable Solutions Expo.'
Days 8 - 11
Low-Fidelity Prototype
Deliverable 60m
Peer Testing Report
Deliverable 75m
Test/Present
Students will present their multimedia projects at the 'Sustainable Solutions Expo,' simulate stakeholder pitches emphasizing their community impact ideas, receive feedback, and participate in interactive stations where they test their solutions and engage in reflective peer discussions to deepen understanding of sustainability challenges.
Days 12 - 15
Final Expo Showcase
Assessment