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Document Culture Research

Collaboration Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Effective Communication CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.2 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.4 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.8 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3 Reflection Core Content Community Partners Essential Question Submission Required

Students organize and synthesize the interviews and observations from Activity 1. In small groups, they create empathy maps and a journey map, compile at least three interview notes, and identify key causes and effects behind cultural changes. They prepare a concise research packet for the Culture Fair and reflect on what they learned from real people.

Plan day
Day 3
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps

Lesson plan

6 steps
# What teachers do
1 Introduction: Explain the process of creating empathy maps and journey maps. (5 min)
2 Group Organization: Form small groups and assign roles. (5 min)
3 Activity Launch: Start interviews with international partners through virtual exchanges. (15 min)
4 Create Empathy Maps: As a group, discuss and map the insights gained from interviews. (10 min)
5 Journey Map Creation: Plot out a sequence of cultural changes with identified causes and effects. (10 min)
6 Group Reflection: Share and discuss the maps and insights gathered, providing peer feedback. (5 min)
Preparation (3 items)
  • Set up virtual exchange connections with international partners.
  • Prepare graphic organizers for empathy maps and journey maps.
  • Gather any necessary digital tools or materials for conducting virtual interviews and documenting findings.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work in small groups to investigate cultural traditions and changes over time. Using virtual exchanges, conduct interviews with international partners. Collaborate to create empathy maps and journey maps that detail insights and cultural changes. Focus on identifying cause and effect relationships and be prepared to share your group's maps with the class at the end.