Empathize
Empathize
Students will explore various cultures through virtual tours and exchanges, interviewing international partners to conduct multi-source research on cultural traditions and changes over time.
Days 1 - 2
1120 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Define
Define
Students will collaboratively synthesize their research to create a clear problem statement that captures the essence of their chosen culture's historical progression and its impact on modern society, preparing to present this at the travel agency fair.
Days 3 - 9
Ideate
Ideate
Students will brainstorm and sketch a variety of creative displays and interactive experiences for the culture fair, considering diverse cultural elements and cause and effect relationships, and selecting the most compelling ideas to develop further.
Days 9 - 13
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Prototype
Prototype
Students will create preliminary models of their cultural exhibition booths, incorporating feedback from peers and community partners, while refining their understanding of cultural narratives and cause-effect relationships to prepare for the final showcasing event.
Days 14 - 19
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test/Present
Test/Present
Students will present their cultural research and findings at a travel agency fair, showcasing their understanding of past, present, and future cultural aspects while engaging with classmates, peers, and parents to validate their knowledge and learn from community feedback.
Days 20 - 25
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Empathize
Days 1–2
Day 1
Guided Virtual Culture Tour & Observation
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 2
Guided Interviews with Global Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Define
Days 3–9
Day 3
Document Culture Research
Deliverable
Day 4
Culture Interview Prep and Partner Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 5
History Detectives
Deliverable
Virtual Tour Debrief and Source Sorting
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 6
Fact Finding
Deliverable
Exploring Causes of Cultural Change Over Time
Knowledge/Skill Building
40m
Day 7
Drafting Explanations with Evidence for Culture
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 8
Passport Reflections & Peer Feedback for Travel Fair
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Ideate
Days 9–13
Day 9
Interview Prep for Cultural Research
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 10
Virtual Exchange: Culture Snapshot
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 11
Past-Present-Future Culture Timeline
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 12
Cause-and-Effect Culture Mapping
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 13
Culture Travel Agency Fair Rehearsal
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Prototype
Days 14–19
Day 14
Note-Taking from Virtual Culture Tours
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 15
Develop Interview Protocols for Culture Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 16
Analyzing Past, Present, and Future Artifacts
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 17
Mapping Cause-and-Effect of Cultural Change
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 18
Culture Fair Exhibit Outline and Evidence
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 19
Preparing Culture Interview Protocols and Etiquette
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Test/Present
Days 20–25
Day 20
Gathering Multisource Cultural Evidence from Partners
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 21
Causes and Effects Timeline of Traditions
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 22
Passport Reflection Draft and Sharing
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 23
Time Travel Culture Fair Planning
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 24
Final Culture Fair Showcase and Reflection
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Guided Virtual Culture Tour & Observation
29
Day 2
Guided Interviews with Global Partners
30
Day 3
Define
Document Culture Research
1
Day 4
Culture Interview Prep and Partner Planning
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 5
History Detectives
Virtual Tour Debrief and Source Sorting
6
Day 6
Fact Finding
Exploring Causes of Cultural Change Over Time
7
Day 7
Drafting Explanations with Evidence for Culture
8
Day 8
Passport Reflections & Peer Feedback for Travel Fair
12
Day 9
Ideate
Interview Prep for Cultural Research
13
Day 10
Virtual Exchange: Culture Snapshot
14
Day 11
Past-Present-Future Culture Timeline
15
Day 12
Cause-and-Effect Culture Mapping
19
Day 13
Culture Travel Agency Fair Rehearsal
20
Day 14
Prototype
Note-Taking from Virtual Culture Tours
21
Day 15
Develop Interview Protocols for Culture Partners
22
Day 16
Analyzing Past, Present, and Future Artifacts
26
Day 17
Mapping Cause-and-Effect of Cultural Change
27
Day 18
Culture Fair Exhibit Outline and Evidence
28
Day 19
Preparing Culture Interview Protocols and Etiquette
29
Day 20
Test/Present
Gathering Multisource Cultural Evidence from Partners
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 21
Causes and Effects Timeline of Traditions
3
Day 22
Passport Reflection Draft and Sharing
4
Day 23
Time Travel Culture Fair Planning
5
Day 24
Final Culture Fair Showcase and Reflection