Launch
Meet Woodworking Partners
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Effective Communication
Community Partners
Critique and Revision
You will join a hands-on session with local woodworkers and bow makers to understand the historical and contemporary use of bows. In pairs, observe a live demonstration, interview a craftsman, and capture notes on user needs, constraints, and success factors. Begin documenting early empathy insights to guide your project direction.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the activity and goals it's meant to achieve. (20 min) |
| 2 | Pair up with a partner and decide on roles for the demonstration and interview. (30 min) |
| 3 | Travel to and introduce yourselves to a woodworking expert at the venue. (30 min) |
| 4 | Observe a live bow-making demonstration by the expert. (60 min) |
| 5 | Interview the craftsman, asking prepared questions about design processes, materials, and techniques. (40 min) |
| 6 | Take notes and collaborate with your partner to compile insights and observations. (40 min) |
| 7 | Reflect on the session and discuss how insights could inform your project direction. (30 min) |
| 8 | Wrap up and plan the next steps based on observations and feedback. (20 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Confirm the availability and schedule of community partners and ensure all logistical arrangements are in place.
- Provide students with a list of potential questions to ask during the craftsmen interview.
- Prepare an explanation of the roles during the demonstration and interview, emphasizing shared decision-making.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to meet professional woodworkers and observe a live demonstration of bow-making. You will interview an expert with a set of prepared questions to gather insights. In pairs, you will decide who will document and ask questions during the session. Make sure to actively engage, take detailed notes, and discuss the historical and modern significance of bows with your partner. Use your insights to refine the direction of your upcoming bow-making project.