San Diego Style: Personal Vlogquest

All grades Project 5 weeks

San Diego Style: Personal Vlogquest

Mia M

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.7

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.7

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Purpose

Embark on a unique exploration of personal identity and local community dynamics through engaging with San Diego’s varied social and cultural landscapes. Discover hidden gems and capture real-world interactions by vlogging and interviewing, creating lasting insights that extend beyond high school. Develop critical thinking and communication skills by investigating how shared spaces shape social connections, while fostering deeper self-knowledge and cultural understanding.

Learning goals

In this project, you'll deepen your self-knowledge and enhance your communication skills by conducting interviews and vlogging your findings. You'll cultivate critical thinking by analyzing social interactions and cultural dynamics within San Diego's community spots. Engage collaboratively by connecting with peers and local community partners, leading to an increased understanding of your identity and place in the community. Through reflection and exhibition, you'll share your insights, promoting meaningful dialogue and gaining feedback that will refine your understanding.

Standards

[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.11-12.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.9-10.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.3.7 - Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7 - Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.

Products

Create an interactive website that serves as a digital map of San Diego, highlighting cafes and hangout spots with embedded stories and videos about each location. Develop a reflective video journal series summarizing personal insights from interviews and explorations in the community. Establish a collaborative social media account or blog for sharing real-time project updates and encouraging community feedback on shared experiences and interpretations. Build a 'San Diego Stories Board' to visually document and guide research efforts into local social dynamics and community interactions. Curate an 'Interactive San Diego Map' exhibition, showcasing collected stories and allowing visitors to explore locations through media presentations.

Launch

Kick off your project by hosting a 'San Diego Stories Board' session with peers, where you collaborate to share existing knowledge about potential interviewees and intriguing community spots. Utilize colorful pins and interactive maps as you identify universal topics that resonate with a wide audience. This collective visual guide will serve as a dynamic launchpad for your investigative journey into San Diego's cultural and social dynamics.

Exhibition

Host an 'Interactive San Diego Map' exhibition where visitors can explore your insights and experiences at various community spots. Ensure each location on the map includes clickable links to videos, interviews, and personal reflections, offering a dynamic view into San Diego’s hidden gems. Provide opportunities for attendees to share their own stories and feedback directly on the exhibition platform, fostering dialogue and community engagement. Facilitate discussions with your classmates and guests to further expand learning and understanding of local dynamics. Encourage real-time interaction through your public blog or social media, leveraging existing platforms to integrate broader community contributions.

Rubric

Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric

Category	Learning Goal	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies	Self Directed Learning	I use feedback from my teacher and peers to set goals and monitor my progress, taking initiative to explore new ideas and adjust my research approach when necessary I synthesize information from multiple sources and create a plan to gather data for my project on San Diego's social and cultural dynamics, actively seeking out diverse perspectives and refining my understanding along the way.	I can often use feedback from teachers and peers to guide my learning by reflecting on their suggestions and making adjustments to my project While I sometimes need help staying focused, I am able to identify topics about San Diego's social and cultural dynamics and start to explore them through interviews and vlogs I can gather information from multiple sources, but I may need support to clearly synthesize and understand the connections between them.	I can independently use feedback from my teacher and peers to set learning goals and adjust my project, showing a clear understanding of how to improve my research and presentation of San Diego's community stories I effectively synthesize information from multiple sources to answer my research questions, creatively integrating these insights into my digital map and reflective video journal.	I can effectively manage my own learning by using feedback from my teacher and classmates to refine my research questions and broaden my inquiry, ensuring my project is well-rounded and deep I am able to synthesize multiple sources to gain a thorough understanding of social and cultural dynamics in San Diego, and I can apply my insights to create engaging digital content that connects with the community.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Effective Communication	I can actively participate in discussions with my peers by asking meaningful questions and sharing my ideas about San Diego’s community spots I make connections between what I learn from interviews and my own experiences, using a variety of sources to support my understanding while considering different perspectives.	I can organize my research findings and share them clearly with my peers and teacher, using several sources to help answer my main question or solve a problem Through focused questions, I bring interesting facts about San Diego's community and effectively communicate them in my vlogs and interviews.	I can effectively communicate my findings by creating an engaging interactive website that highlights key community spots in San Diego, integrating clear and insightful stories and videos from my interviews I collaborate with peers and actively listen to incorporate feedback, refining my content to ensure it resonates with a wide audience and reflects a thorough understanding of local cultural dynamics.	I can confidently communicate my insights by effectively synthesizing information from multiple interviews and vlogs, ensuring each story is thoughtfully represented in my digital map and video journal I use feedback from peers and my audience to refine my narrative, demonstrating a deep understanding of San Diego's cultural dynamics and social interactions.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Collaboration	I collaborate effectively with my peers by actively participating in the 'San Diego Stories Board' session, sharing my ideas openly, and assisting in identifying universal topics that resonate with a wide audience I engage with teammates to explore our community dynamics, contribute thoughtfully to group decisions, and synthesize information from different sources to find interesting interview subjects and locations in San Diego.	I can work effectively with my peers to gather and share knowledge about San Diego’s community spots, using interactive tools like colorful pins and maps to visually organize our ideas Together, we explore intriguing topics and begin our investigation with enthusiasm, making sure we incorporate feedback from my classmates and adjust our approach to better understand the cultural and social dynamics of the city.	I can effectively collaborate with my peers by actively listening and incorporating their ideas into our project, ensuring everyone’s voice is heard I demonstrate my understanding by gathering diverse sources of information about San Diego's cultural and social dynamics, and thoughtfully integrate these into our interactive website, video journal, and social media posts with my team.	I can actively co-design projects with my peers, generating smart questions that guide our exploration of San Diego's social dynamics By using teacher and peer feedback, I refine our research strategies, synthesize diverse sources of information, and make shared decisions to effectively present our findings through dynamic media, fostering community dialogue and understanding.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Content Expertise	I can start a research project by asking my own questions and gathering information from different sources to understand more about San Diego's culture and community I use my findings to add interesting and accurate details to my digital map, making sure I link each spot to stories and videos that highlight why they matter to the community.	I can demonstrate my growing expertise by conducting research through interviews and exploring multiple sources to uncover stories in San Diego’s community spots I can share my findings clearly and thoughtfully by synthesizing information that highlights cultural dynamics and insights into identity and place within my interactive website and video journal.	I can conduct a research project by asking questions that matter to me, using many sources, and adjusting my plan as needed I can explain how different places in San Diego connect with people's lives and share my findings clearly on our project’s interactive website.	I can effectively conduct thorough research, drawing from diverse sources to address self-generated questions about San Diego's cultural dynamics I synthesize multiple perspectives with depth and clarity, showing a comprehensive understanding of the subject by integrating media, interviews, and personal reflections into my digital project.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Critical Thinking & Problem Solving	I can identify important questions and use multiple sources to gather information, applying creative solutions to explore San Diego's social and cultural dynamics, and sharing my findings through engaging and interactive digital formats.	I can gather information from different sources about San Diego's cultural spots and summarize key ideas to better understand local dynamics I use feedback from teachers and peers to improve my research skills and can adjust my approach when I discover new insights or questions.	I can effectively gather information from multiple sources and use it to explore complex questions about San Diego's social and cultural dynamics I can draw connections between different pieces of information to deepen my understanding and communicate my findings clearly in my digital map and reflective video journal.	I can thoughtfully conduct research by creating meaningful questions that explore and broaden my understanding of San Diego's cultural and community dynamics I effectively synthesize information from multiple sources, providing clear insights through interviews and reflections that reveal my ability to critically analyze social interactions and spaces.
Deeper Learning Competencies	Academic Mindset	I explore new questions and ideas during my project and use them to guide my research, showing curiosity and a sense of belonging in my community while collecting diverse information to support my findings.	I can start to build my understanding of how shared spaces shape social connections by asking questions and using several sources to explore different points of view.	I can confidently express my understanding of San Diego's cultural and social dynamics by accurately synthesizing multiple sources and presenting my findings through engaging interviews, vlogs, and detailed reflections on my digital map and journal.	I can confidently express my academic mindset by conducting thorough research and thoughtfully analyzing various sources to understand complex questions about my community I synthesize this information effectively and engage in critical reflection, actively sharing my insights and encouraging community dialogue through interactive and collaborative platforms.

Learning Journey

Empathize

You will immerse yourself in San Diego's community by visiting local gathering spaces, conducting interviews with regular patrons, and documenting your experiences to uncover the social dynamics and stories that animate these hidden gems.

Days 1 - 3