Launch
Meet Local Voices
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Reflection
Core Content
Project Launch
Connect with community members affected by your project through brief interviews and a guided observation at a local center or kitchen. In small groups, collect direct user contact and empathy artifacts—quotes, notes, and quick sketches—that reveal emotional experiences and practical dinnerware needs. Use what you learn to name a few user needs and potential ways your work could support wellbeing.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
90 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 90 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to the activity and objectives. (15 min) |
| 2 | Form small groups and brainstorm interview questions based on community needs and art integration. (30 min) |
| 3 | Conduct interviews and observations at a local shelter or community kitchen, documenting quotes, notes, and sketches. (120 min) |
| 4 | Regroup to share findings, discuss emotional experiences, and identify patterns or needs in dinnerware preferences. (45 min) |
| 5 | Create journal entries reflecting on the insights gathered, focusing on user needs and personal impressions. (60 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Coordinate with local community partners to schedule visits and obtain permissions for interviews and observations.
Student-facing instructions
Prepare to meet community members by designing thoughtful interview questions with your group. Once at the local shelter or kitchen, engage in interviews and make observations, capturing quotes and experiences. Afterward, share your findings with your peers, noting any emotion-rich insights and practical needs for ceramic dinnerware. Finally, create a reflective journal entry summarizing your thoughts and observations.