Various texts we read that set the stage for developing empathy
Classroom Problems
Ready, Set, Design
Disruptus
Video highlighting beginning process
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Students created a student survey and asked the whole school to answer one question about feeling invisible.
Students found that about 70% of the student population had felt invisible at one time or another.
Students brainstormed ways that they could help solve the problem of students feeling like they were invisible.
Students narrowed down ideas and finally settled on their favorite after completing a pro/con list for each idea.
Students designed what their Buddy Stand would look like.
Students designed what their Buddy Stand would look like.
Students designed what their Buddy Stand would look like.
Students chose a final design to use for their prototype.
Students created a list of materials that they would need.
The construction crew used cardboard pieces covered in paper to design the Buddy Stand.
The Buddy stand was completed according to their agreed upon plan.
Students came up with rules for the Buddy Stand and typed them for display.
Students created a script to read over the broadcast system to tell others in the school about the Buddy Stand.
Students put the Buddy Stand out at recess.
Students could step up to the stand to receive a buddy to play with at recess.