Empathize
Empathize
Students will engage in virtual reality experiences that simulate life during the Russian Revolution, then participate in group discussions to share diverse perspectives and emotional responses, fostering a deeper understanding of the revolution's social impact.
Days 1 - 3
Define
Define
Students will analyze historical documents and public records to identify key social movements of the Russian Revolution, define their 'north star' by outlining the impact these movements had on the revolution's trajectory, and articulate why understanding these movements is crucial to grasping the interplay of social forces in historical contexts.
Days 4 - 6
Ideate
Ideate
Students will collaborate in small groups to brainstorm innovative presentation formats for their multimedia projects on the Russian Revolution, integrating insights from their empathy work, and selecting community partners for primary source interviews.
Days 7 - 9
35 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Draft
Draft
Students will draft outlines and plan multimedia presentations by selecting key social movements and historical events from the Russian Revolution, brainstorming interview questions, and sourcing primary documents to support their narratives.
Days 10 - 12
35 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Test
Test
Students will present parts of their multimedia presentations to peers, gather feedback on historical accuracy and audience impact, and assess how effectively their work highlights key social movements from the Russian Revolution to refine their final products.
Days 13 - 15
Critique
Critique
Students will present their multimedia projects in a gallery walk format, receive feedback from peers and teachers, and analyze critiques to make informed adjustments, strengthening their understanding of the Russian Revolution's social movements.
Days 16 - 18
Notice & Reflect
Notice & Reflect
Students will systematically notice how their work throughout the project addressed the essential question by reviewing their multimedia presentations, engage in small group discussions to predict the historical impact of public sentiments on the revolution's outcome, and reflect in journals on how their understanding has evolved, setting personal goals for continued learning beyond the project.
Days 19 - 20
20 min over capacity (90 min available across 2 days)
Empathize
Days 1–3
Day 1
Immersive Context Analysis and Journaling
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 2
Plan Documentary Artifacts and Interviews
Project Work
60m
Day 3
User Research Artifacts
Deliverable
Define
Days 4–6
Day 4
Primary Source Analysis of Movements
Knowledge/Skill Building
45m
Day 5
Storyboard and Interview Protocol Design
Project Work
60m
Day 6
Frame Movement Impact
Deliverable
Ideate
Days 7–9
Day 7
Analyzing Primary Sources on Movements
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 8
Mapping Public Sentiment to Movements
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 9
Midway Critique Gallery Walk Session
Project Work
60m
Draft
Days 10–12
Day 10
Storyboarding a Multimedia Narrative of Movements
Project Work
60m
Day 11
Peer Revision for Exhibition Readiness
Project Work
50m
Day 12
Structured Peer Feedback Gallery on Movements
Project Work
60m
Test
Days 13–15
Day 13
Primary Sources Bias Analysis Workshop
Knowledge/Skill Building
60m
Day 14
Video Revision Planning for Final
Project Work
60m
Day 15
Final Design Showcase
Assessment
Critique
Days 16–18
Day 16
Midway Gallery Critique With Feedback
Project Work
60m
Day 17
Practice Critiques & Empathy
Deliverable
Day 18
Analyzing Primary Voices from the Revolution
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Notice & Reflect
Days 19–20
Day 19
Developing Empathy-Centric Class Discussion Questions
Knowledge/Skill Building
50m
Day 20
Constructing Multimedia Presentations on Movements
Project Work
60m
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
28
Day 1
Empathize
Immersive Context Analysis and Journaling
29
Day 2
Plan Documentary Artifacts and Interviews
30
Day 3
User Research Artifacts
1
Day 4
Define
Primary Source Analysis of Movements
2
Day 5
Storyboard and Interview Protocol Design
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 6
Frame Movement Impact
6
Day 7
Ideate
Analyzing Primary Sources on Movements
7
Day 8
Mapping Public Sentiment to Movements
8
Day 9
Midway Critique Gallery Walk Session
9
Day 10
Draft
Storyboarding a Multimedia Narrative of Movements
12
Day 11
Peer Revision for Exhibition Readiness
13
Day 12
Structured Peer Feedback Gallery on Movements
14
Day 13
Test
Primary Sources Bias Analysis Workshop
15
Day 14
Video Revision Planning for Final
16
Day 15
Final Design Showcase
19
Day 16
Critique
Midway Gallery Critique With Feedback
20
Day 17
Practice Critiques & Empathy
21
Day 18
Analyzing Primary Voices from the Revolution
22
Day 19
Notice & Reflect
Developing Empathy-Centric Class Discussion Questions
23
Day 20
Constructing Multimedia Presentations on Movements