Launch
Meet Real Coffee Lovers
Community Partners
Essential Question
In pairs, identify and interview 2-3 community members or local café staff (e.g., Por Vida Cafe) to learn about coffee preferences, buying habits, and what matters to them in a brand. Use open-ended prompts, record quotes, and capture quick observations. End with a brief interview plan and readiness to complete three interviews during Day 2.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Pair
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Activity and Ice Breaker: Discuss objectives of interviewing real coffee lovers and the importance of community partners. Pair up participants. (30 min) |
| 2 | Brainstorm Interview Questions: Collaboratively generate open-ended questions to uncover coffee preferences and brand values important to community members. (45 min) |
| 3 | Develop Interview Plan: Define roles within pairs (interviewer and note-taker), rehearse the questions, and create a schedule for conducting interviews with Por Vida Cafe staff. (40 min) |
| 4 | Real-World Interview Practice: Conduct mock interviews with classmates acting as coffee lovers. Practice asking questions and taking concise notes. (90 min) |
| 5 | Reflect and Adjust: Reflect on mock interviews to refine questions and approach. Share feedback with partner and make necessary adjustments. Discuss expectations for Day 2 interviews. (65 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Contact Por Vida Cafe ahead of time to confirm availability for interviews and secure a space for the activity. Set up recording devices (phones or cameras) for documentation.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to engage in a two-day interview process with members of the community, including Por Vida Cafe staff, to learn about the coffee preferences and values important to potential customers. You will work in pairs, brainstorm open-ended interview questions, and develop an interview plan. Equip yourself with recording devices to document your conversations for vlog content. By the end of Day 1, you should have: a list of finalized interview questions, a completed interview plan, and practice from mock interviews.