Deliverable
Brainstorm Quilt Concepts
Reflection
Core Content
Submission Required
Draft a compendium of design ideas inspired by community narratives about ICE. Produce quick brainstorming documentation (quantity over polish), create concept sketches or storyboards to visualize potential quilts, and build a feasibility/impact matrix to compare concepts. Select the Top 3 concepts with rationale to guide subsequent development, and prepare to present these ideas to peers and mentors for feedback.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | [5 min] Introduction to the activity and present the primary goal of creating a quilt inspired by ICE victims' narratives. |
| 2 | [30 min] Self-Research Session: Dive deeply into the ongoing ICE protests and gather narratives to inspire your quilt designs. |
| 3 | [25 min] Group Brainstorm: Collaborate in small groups to generate a wide range of quilt design ideas and concepts. |
| 4 | [30 min] Individual Sketching: Create initial sketches or storyboards for each concept that emerged during brainstorming. |
| 5 | [20 min] Feasibility & Impact Assessment: Build a matrix to evaluate the feasibility and impact of each concept. Rank the top three ideas. |
| 6 | [10 min] Review and Reflection: Share your top concepts with peers for initial feedback and reflection on emotional impact. |
Preparation (3 items)
- Gather research materials, resources, and multimedia tools about ICE victims and protests.
- Prepare brainstorming sheets and sketching materials such as paper, markers, and pencils.
- Set up a feedback station where peers can share their reflections easily.
Student-facing instructions
Research the ongoing ICE protests and collect narratives that impact you. Collaborate with peers to brainstorm quilt concepts, sketch your ideas, and evaluate their feasibility and emotional impact. You will record your top three ideas with justifications for further development.