Deliverable
Local Culture Problem Map
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Academic Mindset
Assessment
Community Partners
Essential Question
Submission Required
Ground your problem definition in real community voices from San Diego. Review field notes and brief interviews with local business owners and community members to capture cultural significance and needs. Produce a POV statement that centers these needs, generate 2–3 How Might We questions, create a user persona profile, and sketch a simple systems map or problem tree that shows stakeholders and how culture influences support for local businesses. Include at least one empathy artifact (quote or image) from your fieldwork, and outline a plan for a quick feedback iteration with a peer or community member.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
8 steps
Lesson plan
8 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Problem Mapping: Discuss the importance of cultural understanding in community engagement. (15 min) |
| 2 | Review Field Notes: Summarize key insights from interviews and fieldwork with local business owners. (30 min) |
| 3 | Develop POV Statements: Create clear problem definitions that reflect cultural significance. (45 min) |
| 4 | Generate 'How Might We' Questions: Brainstorm innovative questions that address community needs. (30 min) |
| 5 | Create User Persona Profiles: Develop profiles representing target audiences based on research. (45 min) |
| 6 | Sketch Systems Map/Problem Tree: Map out stakeholders and cultural influences on local business support. (60 min) |
| 7 | Integrate Empathy Artifact: Choose a meaningful quote or image from fieldwork to highlight in the map. (20 min) |
| 8 | Peer Review Session: Present and receive feedback from peers on problem maps and POV statements. (25 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Collect and organize field notes and interview transcripts from local business owners.
- Prepare materials for sketching, such as large paper, colored markers, and sticky notes.
- Arrange access to digital tools if needed for creating digital versions of the problem and systems maps.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to synthesize your research on San Diego's cultural spots into a comprehensive problem map. Begin by reviewing your field notes and interviews for insights. Develop a clear POV statement that encapsulates the needs of the community, and create 2-3 'How Might We' questions that spur innovative solutions. You'll also work on user persona profiles and a visual systems map that shows relationships between stakeholders and the influence of culture. Include an empathy artifact—a quote or image—that captures the essence of your research. Present your work to peers for feedback.