Deliverable
San Diego Concept Brainstorm
Effective Communication
Self Directed Learning
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Academic Mindset
Product
Assessment
Core Content
Project Launch
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In small groups, generate a portfolio of video concepts for a local San Diego YouTube series. Conduct brief interviews with local business owners or community members to gather needs and stories (empathy artifacts), then create brainstorming documentation, concept sketches or storyboards, a feasibility/impact matrix, and a top-3 concepts with rationale. Iterate concepts after feedback to ground ideas in real community insight and prepare outputs that will guide later production.
Plan day
Day 7
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Engage in small group discussions to revisit previous concepts and updates from interviews conducted, identifying key cultural insights and business stories. (45 min) |
| 2 | Generate new video concept ideas that integrate cultural elements and emphasize local business significance. Use mind maps, sketches or bullet points. (60 min) |
| 3 | Create a concept document for each idea that includes potential storyboard scenes, cultural connections, and business stories. (45 min) |
| 4 | Compile a feasibility/impact matrix assessing each concept's viability and potential impact on community engagement and cultural appreciation. (45 min) |
| 5 | Select top 3 video concepts as a group, discussing rationale behind choices and potential for community engagement. (30 min) |
| 6 | Share selected concepts with another group for initial feedback and iterate based on insights received. Prepare these concepts for presentation. (45 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Prepare a list of questions to guide group discussions during brainstorming. Ensure equipment for documenting ideas (such as charts, markers and digital tools) is available.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to collaboratively brainstorm video concepts rooted in San Diego's local businesses and cultural significance. You will refine your ideas based on shared insights and cultural stories gathered from interviews. Use group discussions, mind maps, and feasibility matrices to develop and select the most compelling proposals. Prepare for concept presentations by iterating based on feedback received.