Empathize
Students will conduct interviews with city planners, family members, and peers to gather diverse perspectives on the impact of Greek culture and government on modern society, fostering empathy and setting the foundation for deeper exploration in the next phases.
Days 1 - 2
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Define
Students will collaboratively define their project's north star by articulating key impacts of Greek government and culture on modern U.S. society, setting goals for their video content and community engagement, and creating a mission statement that guides their exploration and presentations.
Days 3 - 4
Define the Project Problem
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Ideate
Students will collaborate with peers and local city planners to brainstorm creative ways to incorporate Greek cultural and governmental influences into modern American contexts, envisioning project ideas through a mix of brainstorming sessions, creative workshops, and cross-disciplinary discussions.
Days 5 - 6
Greek Influence Concepts
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Draft
Students will create and draft outlines for their Instagram-style video proposals, integrating historical facts about Greek and American parallels, and present initial sketches of architectural designs inspired by Greek influences with guidance from local city planners.
Day 7
Iterate Video Prototypes
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Test
Students will test their Instagram-style videos by showcasing them to peers and community partners, gathering feedback on historical accuracy, storytelling engagement, and overall impact, refining their work for the upcoming exhibition.
Day 8
Plan Feedback Interviews
Launch 45m
Critique
Students will engage in structured peer feedback sessions to refine their video storyboards and historical narratives, ensuring accuracy and clarity, and prepare for the final presentation at the community event.
Day 9
Refine Storyboards and Narratives
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Notice & Reflect
Students will participate in a Reflection Circle to discuss insights gained from their exploration of Greek influence on modern society, analyzing the effectiveness of their project approach and predicting future learning pathways inspired by this understanding.
Day 10
Exhibition Prep Showcase
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