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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
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
History Detectives
Deliverable
Fact Finding
Deliverable
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
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
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.