Deliverable
📄 Challenge Definition
Finalize and share my product or performance
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Big Ideas
Real-World Challenge
Learning Partners and Clients
Submission Required
Students write a structured problem statement explaining the decline of local performance venues, who is affected, and why it matters personally and culturally. They incorporate at least three pieces of evidence (quotes, mapped data, observations) and conclude with a precise “How can we…, so that…” challenge question.
Plan day
Day 2
Duration
15 min
Grouping
Individual
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 15 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Problem Statement Formulation: Introduce the activity's goal and connect with prior community asset mapping. (10 min) |
| 2 | Data Collection and Analysis: Review compiled quotes, observations, and mapped data. Identify patterns and themes related to the decline of music venues. (10 min) |
| 3 | Partner Engagement: Interactive session with insights from Berkshire Music School about historical influences on music and dance. (10 min) |
| 4 | Personal Narrative Integration: Reflect and discuss personal stories related to music and dance, linking them to wider cultural impacts. (10 min) |
| 5 | Drafting the Problem Statement: Formulate a structured problem statement including the challenge question. Reiterate the impact of declining venues on culture and artistic expression. (5 min) |
Preparation (1 item)
- Gather and organize quotes, data, and observations from previous mapping activities. Prepare insights or discussion points from the Berkshire Music School.
Student-facing instructions
You will create a structured problem statement addressing the decline of local music venues. You need to incorporate evidence from your observations, quotes, and mapped data, alongside insights from the Berkshire Music School about historical musical influences. Reflect on how these challenges impact personal and cultural narratives. Conclude with a 'How can we..., so that...' challenge question.