Launch
Meet Real Music Makers
Effective Communication
Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
MA:Pr4.1.iii
Essential Question
Connect with local music enthusiasts and producers to conduct two short interviews. In pairs, design 6 open-ended questions, run two 15-minute conversations, and capture key insights in a quick field note. Create a one-line user need and two emotional drivers as an empathy snapshot to share with your partner.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and review of the Essential Question. (30 min) |
| 2 | Partner up and brainstorm interview questions. (45 min) |
| 3 | Design and finalize a list of 6 strong, open-ended questions. (45 min) |
| 4 | Discuss and plan interview logistics, including how to take field notes and capture insights. (40 min) |
| 5 | Conduct practice interviews with peers and receive feedback. (40 min) |
| 6 | Final preparation for actual interviews. (30 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Research and identify local music makers willing to be interviewed. Arrange logistics to connect them with students.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to partner with a peer, brainstorm, and design open-ended questions for interviewing local music makers. Each pair will create 6 questions. You'll prepare by reviewing the essential question, plan interviews, conduct practice interviews, and write empathy snapshots based on your insights and findings. Ensure you have note-taking materials ready.