Learning Goals & Products

Learning Goals

1

I will be able to investigate local farmers market vendors using teacher-supported interviews and observations to understand community stories and sustainability.

2

I will be able to synthesize evidence from vendor interviews and observations to define a clear problem statement about how to visually represent market stories.

3

I will be able to identify and use lifestyle photography techniques such as framing, lighting, texture, and composition to capture the rustic cottagecore aesthetic of the market.

4

I will be able to prototype a low-tech photo story concept that combines images, captions, and vendor sound bites to communicate a market narrative.

5

I will be able to test my photo selections and story layout with peers or vendor feedback to refine how well the work reflects user stories and community values.

6

I will be able to justify my final visual narrative choices by explaining how they represent the vendor's story, sustainability, and the beauty of imperfect objects and spaces.

Products

individual

Vendor Story Research Portfolio

A student-created empathy map and interview/observation artifact that captures firsthand evidence about one market vendor. This portfolio will inform the team’s shared problem statement and final solution.

individual

Lifestyle Photo Story Prototype

A low-tech individual prototype combining 6-8 edited photos, captions, and one short vendor quote or sound-bite plan. It will feed into the team’s final gallery, documentary, or interactive presentation.

Rubric
Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric
Category
Learning Goal
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies
Content Expertise
  • I can explore lifestyle photography techniques to capture vibrant vendor stories, celebrating the community and sustainability at the farmers market through my unique visual storytelling style.
  • I can organize and present the stories of vendors through photography, using basic techniques to capture their unique perspectives and contributions
  • I am starting to understand the cultural significance of my photographs and can describe how they connect to sustainability and community.
  • I can use my photography skills to capture vendors' stories by exploring new techniques and visiting the market, creating a collection of photos that highlight community and sustainability
  • I can explain how my photos showcase the uniqueness of each vendor and tell their stories in a creative way.
  • I can create a documentary short film that thoughtfully combines my captured photos and interviews with vendors, effectively narrating their unique stories while highlighting their contributions to sustainability and cultural heritage
  • I can also develop a virtual reality experience and an interactive digital photo gallery that creatively showcase the market’s vibrant community through engaging visuals and sounds, allowing others to gain a deep appreciation of the vendors' stories.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Collaboration
  • I can work with my classmates and vendors to plan our project's story, making sure everyone’s ideas are heard and valued
  • I help solve problems by sharing my thoughts and listening to others, ensuring we all make decisions together about how best to share the market’s stories through our photography.
  • I can work together with my peers and vendors to gather stories and ideas
  • I can contribute to group decisions by suggesting creative ways to capture the market's essence through photography
  • I can listen carefully to other people's ideas and share mine, helping us build a project that shows the spirit of the farmers' market using photographs and interviews.
  • I can actively participate with my team, listening to everyone's ideas and combining them with my own to help shape our project
  • I share decision-making responsibilities and work together with my peers to resolve any disagreements, ensuring that everyone feels their voice is heard and valued.
  • I can work with my classmates to create our project plan, making sure everyone's ideas are included and appreciated
  • I listen carefully to different opinions and help the group find the best solutions by being open to new ideas and changes
  • I can take on leadership roles to guide my team towards reaching our shared goals, ensuring we support each other throughout the project.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Effective Communication
  • I can confidently share the stories I've discovered at the farmers market by clearly explaining the ideas and feelings captured in my photographs and the interviews with the vendors
  • I make sure that others understand my perspective by using descriptive language during my presentations and reflecting on feedback to improve how I tell the stories visually and audibly.
  • I can share my ideas by using clear words and pictures to tell a vendor's story, showing I understand their experiences and how they connect to the community.
  • I can effectively share my photos and the stories they've captured by speaking clearly and confidently about the market's history and vendor experiences
  • I express empathy and understanding in my interviews, ensuring the voices of vendors are heard and appreciated.
  • I can confidently share vendors' stories through my photography by capturing their unique voices and perspectives
  • My images and videos clearly portray the market's culture and sustainability themes
  • I collaborate effectively with my peers and vendors to co-create meaningful narratives, ensuring I listen, understand, and empathize while presenting our work through exhibitions and presentations.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • I can recognize different ways to capture interesting stories by asking questions and playing with different angles and lighting when taking pictures, showing that I can creatively solve how to highlight the unique aspects of the farmers' market.
  • I can thoughtfully analyze the various elements that make up the farmers market environment
  • When faced with complex questions about how to best represent vendors' stories, I use my problem-solving skills to explore different angles and perspectives through my camera
  • I seek feedback from peers and adjust my approach, demonstrating a willingness to consider multiple perspectives and refine my ideas to create a more authentic and engaging narrative.
  • I can use innovative approaches to effectively capture and communicate the essence of the farmers market through lifestyle photography, incorporating 'cottage core' aesthetics to highlight the natural beauty and imperfections of vendors' stories
  • While working on my documentary project, I thoughtfully combine images and sound bites in a way that deeply engages with the market's cultural and sustainable aspects.
  • I can creatively use photography techniques to capture the market's unique stories, making sure each photo tells a clear and meaningful story about the vendors and their contributions
  • I thoughtfully select and arrange images and sounds in a way that highlights the essence of the market, showing how it connects to sustainability and cultural heritage
  • I work closely with others, share ideas, listen to feedback, and use it to improve my project, ensuring it is authentic and impactful.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Academic Mindset
  • I can confidently express my thoughts and feelings through my photography, showing my unique perspective and connection to the farmers market stories
  • I notice how my work helps me understand and appreciate my place within the community.
  • I reflect on my photography project, considering how the stories I've documented connect to community and sustainability
  • I share my thoughts and express how capturing vendors' stories helps me understand the importance of belonging and my role in telling authentic narratives.
  • I can confidently integrate my understanding of sustainability and community heritage into my storytelling projects, showing how different photographic techniques enhance the stories I capture
  • I reflect on my progress, recognizing my creative growth and how my work contributes to the larger narrative of the market, fostering a personal connection and sense of belonging.
  • I can confidently express my unique perspective and identity through my photography, using artistic techniques to authentically capture and celebrate the stories of market vendors
  • I thoughtfully reflect on my creative journey, recognizing how my work contributes to my sense of belonging and connection within the community.