Launch
Meet Local Voices on Culture
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Core Content
Project Launch
Community Partners
Students head into San Diego's diverse neighborhoods to interview local business owners and community members, observe daily routines, and collect firsthand narratives about cultural significance. In pairs, you will gather initial observations, capture brief footage, and identify potential empathy artifacts to share with the class later.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Project Overview: Introduce the essential question and purpose of investigating local businesses and cultural significance. (20 min) |
| 2 | Pair Up and Strategy Session: Partner with a peer to discuss and design interview questions and outline strategies for collecting narratives from local businesses. (30 min) |
| 3 | Research Local Businesses: Investigate selected San Diego businesses online to gather background information and insights to prepare relevant questions. (30 min) |
| 4 | Schedule Interviews: Initiate contact with local business owners via email or phone to arrange interviews, focusing on building rapport and outlining the project's goals. (30 min) |
| 5 | Planning Empathy Artifacts: Brainstorm potential artifacts and insights to be collected during interviews to capture cultural narratives and perspectives. (30 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare introductory session materials, including the essential question and project goals.
- Develop a sample list of interview questions to exemplify effective strategies for empathetic communication.
- Research and compile a list of diverse local businesses to explore, considering cultural significance.
- Plan communication methods tailored for scheduling interviews, ensuring clear objectives and respect for owners' time.
Student-facing instructions
You will begin by exploring the essential question and understanding the project's context. Partner with a classmate to design interview questions, strategize your approach, and conduct thorough online research on local businesses to ensure insightful interviews. Contact business owners to schedule interviews, establishing a genuine and respectful rapport, and plan how to capture cultural narratives through empathy artifacts. Your goal is to uncover and present the cultural significance of your chosen local businesses effectively.