Deliverable
Define Shared Social Problem
RI.9-10.2
RI.9-10.1
W.9-10.5
W.9-10.1
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Submission Required
Students synthesize data and research to formalize a clear problem statement. They create a Point-of-View (POV) statement, generate How Might We (HMW) questions, develop user personas, and construct a problem tree or systems map to reveal root causes and relationships. This deliverable aligns their group’s inquiry with the project’s essential question and prepares the group for brochure development.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the task and review the research data collected on Day 1. Highlight the essential question, 'How can you use your voice to make a difference on a social issue you feel strongly about?' (10 min) |
| 2 | Facilitate group discussions where students collaborate to identify the core elements of their social issue based on research findings. (15 min) |
| 3 | Students create a Point-of-View (POV) statement summarizing their understanding of the social issue's impact and relevance, incorporating strong evidence. (20 min) |
| 4 | Generate 'How Might We' questions as a group to frame potential solutions or understandings of the social issue in a broader context. (10 min) |
| 5 | Develop user personas to embody different perspectives related to the social issue, ensuring perspectives are supported by textual evidence from research. (10 min) |
| 6 | Construct a problem tree or systems map to illustrate root causes and relationships within the social issue, synthesizing research findings. (10 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Gather and prepare all research materials collected by students during the Day 1 activity for easy reference.
- Prepare graphic organizers or templates for Point-of-View statements, 'How Might We' questions, user personas, and problem trees.
- Set up a clear space for group discussions, ensuring all necessary seating and supplies (such as markers, paper, or digital devices) are available.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to collaboratively analyze your research findings to define a clear and impactful problem statement for your chosen social issue. You will create several components, including a Point-of-View statement, 'How Might We' questions, user personas, and a problem tree. Use your research to support your findings and align your conclusions with the project's essential question. Ensure you are synthesizing data effectively and clearly during each step.