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Empathy Research Artifacts

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Effective Communication Collaboration HS-LS2-7 Reflection Community Partners Essential Question Submission Required

Using field data from the launch, small groups organize and synthesize empathy artifacts: interview notes (minimum 3 per group), observation field notes, empathy maps, and journey maps. They identify patterns of environmental and social inequality related to pollution and articulate a user-centered synthesis with insights and next steps. The group shares drafts with a community partner for feedback and iterates the artifacts accordingly (prototype iteration).

Plan day
Day 4
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps

Lesson plan

6 steps · 90 min
# What teachers do
1 [10 min] Introduction and Recap: Review key takeaways and artifacts from the beach cleanup and the importance of empathy artifacts.
2 [15 min] Artifact Organization: In groups, organize and categorize collected empathy artifacts (interview notes, field notes, empathy maps, journey maps).
3 [20 min] Pattern Identification: Identify patterns and themes in the artifacts related to environmental and social inequalities.
4 [15 min] Synthesis and Drafting: Each group drafts a user-centered synthesis highlighting insights and possible next steps.
5 [10 min] Feedback Round: Share drafts with peers and discuss insights, receiving initial feedback.
6 [4 min] Journaling and Reflection: Document personal reflections, updating reflective journals with insights from the activity.
Preparation (3 items)
  • Organize collected empathy artifacts from the beach cleanup for easy access and review.
  • Prepare digital templates or printed materials for empathy maps and journey maps.
  • Coordinate with community partners to inform them about the sharing of drafts and seek initial feedback.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to work collaboratively in your groups to analyze and synthesize the empathy artifacts collected during the beach cleanup. Start by organizing and categorizing the artifacts. Identify themes and patterns that relate to the environmental and social inequalities observed. Draft a synthesis that highlights key insights and possible next steps. Finally, share your drafts with peers for feedback and update your reflective journals with personal and academic takeaways.