Deliverable

Define Local Cultural Problem

Effective Communication Self Directed Learning Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Community Partners Essential Question Submission Required

Engage directly with at least two San Diego community members or small-business owners to uncover what makes a local spot culturally meaningful and how people experience it. Conduct short interviews to collect empathy artifacts (quotes, stories, photos, notes). Synthesize findings into a Point-of-View (POV) statement and How Might We (HMW) questions that frame the user need, develop one or two student personas representing audience roles, and draft a simple systems map (problem tree or influence map) showing factors shaping community appreciation and local business support. Test your POV/HMW with interviewees or a peer acting as a user and iterate briefly to refine your definitions. Deliver digital artifacts (POV, HMW, persona profile, and system map) uploaded to your portfolio and be prepared to discuss how these definitions will guide your video content in the next phase.

Plan day

Day 4

Duration

90 min

Grouping

Pair

Steps

9 steps

Lesson plan

9 steps · 90 min

#	What teachers do
1	Introduction: Discuss the cultural significance of local businesses in San Diego and how they contribute to community identity. (30 min)
2	Interview Prep: Develop questions for community or small-business owner interviews that explore cultural significance. (45 min)
3	Conduct Interviews: Engage with community members or business owners to collect empathy artifacts and insights. (60 min)
4	Synthesize Findings: Analyze interview notes, photos, stories, and quotes to create a Point-of-View statement. (45 min)
5	Develop How Might We Questions: Frame cultural challenges based on your findings. (30 min)
6	Create Student Personas: Develop one to two personas representing your audience from insights gained. (30 min)
7	Draft System Map: Visualize the factors influencing community appreciation and local business support. (30 min)
8	Feedback Session: Share your POV statement and HMW questions with a peer or interviewee for feedback. (45 min)
9	Refine and Upload: Iterate on your definitions based on feedback and finalize digital artifacts for your portfolio. (45 min)

Preparation (1 item)

Arrange interviews with local community members or small-business owners to discuss cultural significance in advance.

Student-facing instructions

You will start by reviewing how local businesses contribute to San Diego's cultural preservation, preparing interview questions that delve into cultural significance. Conduct interviews with community members to gather empathy artifacts and insights. Synthesize these findings to craft a Point-of-View statement, How Might We questions, personas, and a systems map representing local community dynamics. Present your drafts to receive feedback, refine them, and upload digital artifacts to your portfolio.