Launch
Meet Local Voices
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Community Partners
In pairs, you will explore San Diego's neighborhoods and approach 2-3 local business owners or community members to interview about the cultural significance of their work. Observe the spaces you visit, and capture notes and quick visuals. Start a simple empathy map for each person and outline how these insights could shape your upcoming content.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction: Recap the goals of the activity and briefly discuss the importance of cultural narratives. (10 min) |
| 2 | Pair Assignment: Form pairs, and decide on the neighborhoods to explore and local businesses to engage with. (20 min) |
| 3 | Interview Question Design: Collaboratively develop a list of interview questions focusing on cultural significance, community impact, and business owner's journey. (30 min) |
| 4 | Business Selection: Choose 2-3 businesses or community members to interview based on criteria like location diversity and cultural significance. (20 min) |
| 5 | Field Research Prep: Gather necessary materials (notebooks, audio recorders, cameras) and review interview etiquette. (20 min) |
| 6 | Neighborhood Exploration: Visit selected businesses, conduct interviews, and observe the spaces to gather cultural insights. (90 min) |
| 7 | Empathy Map Creation: Use gathered stories and observations to create simple empathy maps, identifying key insights. (30 min) |
| 8 | Reflection: Share findings with peers and discuss potential narratives for video content. (30 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Ensure all participants understand the goals of cultural exploration and the importance of empathy mapping.
- Prepare a list of diverse neighborhoods and suggested businesses that have notable cultural significance.
- Provide interview guidelines and question templates to encourage effective communication.
- Equip participants with necessary materials like notebooks, audio recorders, and cameras.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to explore San Diego neighborhoods in pairs, interviewing local business owners or community members about the cultural significance of their work. Prepare thoughtful interview questions and choose diverse businesses to visit. Use your observations and interviews to create empathy maps that will help shape compelling cultural narratives for your video content.