Culture Craze: Explore, Share, Connect!

Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test/Present

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)

Guided Virtual Culture Tour & Observation

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Guided Interviews with Global Partners

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Document Culture Research

Deliverable

Culture Interview Prep and Partner Planning

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Virtual Tour Debrief and Source Sorting

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Exploring Causes of Cultural Change Over Time

Knowledge/Skill Building 40m

Drafting Explanations with Evidence for Culture

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Passport Reflections & Peer Feedback for Travel Fair

Knowledge/Skill Building 50m

Interview Prep for Cultural Research

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Virtual Exchange: Culture Snapshot

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Past-Present-Future Culture Timeline

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Cause-and-Effect Culture Mapping

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Culture Travel Agency Fair Rehearsal

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Note-Taking from Virtual Culture Tours

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Develop Interview Protocols for Culture Partners

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Analyzing Past, Present, and Future Artifacts

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Mapping Cause-and-Effect of Cultural Change

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Culture Fair Exhibit Outline and Evidence

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Preparing Culture Interview Protocols and Etiquette

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Gathering Multisource Cultural Evidence from Partners

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Causes and Effects Timeline of Traditions

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Passport Reflection Draft and Sharing

Knowledge/Skill Building 45m

Time Travel Culture Fair Planning

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Final Culture Fair Showcase and Reflection

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

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Edit Phase

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

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Edit Phase

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

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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

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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

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