Question
Question
Students will develop open-ended questions based on their personal migration experiences and historical movement patterns to guide future research, fostering curiosity and critical inquiry from the start of their project journey.
Days 1 - 7
Research
Research
Students will conduct empathy interviews with community members and historical research to gather diverse perspectives on migration, deepening their understanding of how personal and historical narratives intersect with ideas of the American Dream.
Days 7 - 13
Create
Create
Students will synthesize their research and interview insights to create interactive maps and 3D models of migration pathways, integrating historical data, personal narratives, and feedback for a compelling multimedia exhibit.
Days 13 - 19
Share
Share
Students will present their interactive maps and informational essays to peers and community members, engaging in Socratic seminars and collaborative discussions to gather diverse feedback and insights on migration influences tied to history and the American Dream.
Days 19 - 25
Reflect
Reflect
Students will reflect on their experiences by conducting a comprehensive analysis of their empathy interviews, maps, and essays, identifying key insights and areas for improvement, and collaboratively formulating new questions that further explore migration influences and perspectives on the American Dream.
Days 25 - 30
Act/Apply
Act/Apply
Students will present their interactive migration maps and informational essays in a community exhibition, using the skills and insights from earlier phases to facilitate dialogue on the American Dream's diverse influences.
Days 31 - 36
Question
Days 1–7
Day 1
Mapping Your Journey to San Diego
Launch
45m
Day 2
Guided Peer Interview Practice
Activity
45m
Empathy Interview Reflection and Analysis
Assessment
Day 3
Exploratory Question Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Research
Days 7–13
Day 7
Guest Speaker: Local Historian on Migration
Launch
60m
Day 8
Historical Influences Research Workshop
Activity
90m
Day 9
Historical Source Exploration and Jigsaw
Activity
90m
Socratic Seminar: Exploring Historical Migration Influences
Activity
50m
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Create
Days 13–19
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Historical Data Exploration
Activity
45m
Migration Map Ideation
Activity
60m
Day 16
Day 17
Mapping Workshop with LPA Design Studios
Activity
90m
Exhibit Prototype Presentation
Deliverable
60m
Prototype Peer Review
Assessment
Day 18
Share
Days 19–25
Day 19
Day 20
Day 21
Day 22
Feedback Integration Session
Activity
45m
Socratic Seminar on Migration Influences
Activity
60m
Day 23
Day 24
Reflect
Days 25–30
Day 25
Reflective Essay Outline Workshop
Activity
45m
Day 26
Day 27
Day 28
Day 29
Day 30
Exhibition Planning and Strategy Session
Activity
60m
Final Review and Public Speaking Preparations
Activity
60m
Reflective Analysis and New Question Formulation
Assessment
Act/Apply
Days 31–36
Day 31
Day 32
Day 33
Day 34
Peer Feedback Roundtable
Deliverable
45m
Day 35
Day 36
Interactive Map Workshop
Activity
60m
Interactive Museum Exhibit Presentation
Assessment
Day 37
Day 38
Day 39
Day 40
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Question
Mapping Your Journey to San Diego
20
Day 2
Guided Peer Interview Practice
Empathy Interview Reflection and Analysis
21
Day 3
Exploratory Question Workshop
22
Day 4
26
Day 5
27
Day 6
28
Day 7
Research
Guest Speaker: Local Historian on Migration
29
Day 8
Historical Influences Research Workshop
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 9
Historical Source Exploration and Jigsaw
Socratic Seminar: Exploring Historical Migration Influences
3
Day 10
4
Day 11
5
Day 12
9
Day 13
Create
10
Day 14
11
Day 15
Historical Data Exploration
Migration Map Ideation
12
Day 16
16
Day 17
Mapping Workshop with LPA Design Studios
Exhibit Prototype Presentation
Prototype Peer Review
17
Day 18
18
Day 19
Share
19
Day 20
23
Day 21
24
Day 22
Feedback Integration Session
Socratic Seminar on Migration Influences
25
Day 23
26
Day 24
December 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
30
Day 25
Reflect
Reflective Essay Outline Workshop
1
Day 26
2
Day 27
3
Day 28
7
Day 29
8
Day 30
Exhibition Planning and Strategy Session
Final Review and Public Speaking Preparations
Reflective Analysis and New Question Formulation
9
Day 31
Act/Apply
10
Day 32
14
Day 33
15
Day 34
Peer Feedback Roundtable
16
Day 35
17
Day 36
Interactive Map Workshop
Interactive Museum Exhibit Presentation
21
Day 37
22
Day 38
23
Day 39
24
Day 40