WHITEBOARD WONDERS TOOLKIT
STIMULUS & CONTEXT
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5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 A-Z THINKING ANNOTATION STATION DIARY ENTRY EMOTIONAL MAPPING EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT… EXPLORE THE OPPOSITE FIVE SENSES APPROACH FIFTY WORDS FREE WRITING
HABITATSICEBERG EXPLORERS LIST THE OBVIOUS MOOD BOARD PROFILE ON… QUESTION WALL STIMULUS MAPPING SYMBOL EXPLORATION UNIVERSAL THEMES WEB THE THREE Cs
CONTEXTS MENU
EXPLORING CONTEXTS
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POLITICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE POLITICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL CULTURAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION CULTURAL CONTEXT MAP CULTURAL CONTEXT TIMELINE CULTURAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL SOCIAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION SOCIAL CONTEXT MAP SOCIAL CONTEXT TIMELINE SOCIAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
CONTEXTS EXPLORATION CONTEXTS MAP CONTEXTS TIMELINE CONTEXTS RESEARCH WALL HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION HISTORICAL CONTEXT MAP HISTORICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE HISTORICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL POLITICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION POLITICAL CONTEXT MAP
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THINKING
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ANNOTATION STATION
DIARY
ENTRY
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EMOTIONAL MAPPING
EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT:
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HABITATS
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ICEBERG EXPLORERS
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LIST THE
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PROFILE ON:
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STIMULUS MAPPING
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SYMBOL EXPLORATION
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UNIVERSAL THEME WEB
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What are you curious about?
What are you concerned about?
What connections can you make?
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CONTEXTS EXPLORATION
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CONTEXTS MAP
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CONTEXTS TIMELINE
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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POLITICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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POLITICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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CULTURAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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CULTURAL CONTEXT MAP
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2 SENTENCES Write two complete sentences that capture the
overall mood and atmosphere of the stimulus. Consider the emotional landscape, tension levels,
pace, and the feelings the stimulus evokes.
Understand the Goal Your task is to create a Mood Board that visually and conceptually represents the mood, tone, and themes of the stimulus you are exploring. Think of it as a collaborative collage that tells the story or essence of the stimulus. Research and Create Work individually or in pairs to research and gather materials for the Mood Board. You can:
- Sketch or draw images inspired by the stimulus.
- Select or suggest colours that represent the mood or tone.
- Create or describe textures (e.g., rough, smooth, soft) that fit the atmosphere.
- Write down words, quotes, or phrases that reflect the stimulus.
Build the Mood Board Together
- Add your contributions to the Mood Board frame on the whiteboard.
- Create sections for mood, tone, and themes if needed.
DIARY ENTRY
Imagine you are a person from the stimulus or someone living in the historical context it is based on. Write a diary entry from their perspective,
capturing their thoughts, emotions, and daily experiences.
Consider their relationships, struggles, and hopes, as well as how they might view the events
or themes in the stimulus.
EXPLORE THE SURFACE LEVEL
Use the tip of the iceberg to examine what is immediately obvious or visible in the stimulus. Focus on:
- What you can see or hear (e.g., events, dialogue, actions, or visual details).
- Key facts or details that are clear and explicit.
Jot down your observations and ideas on a sticky note or directly on the board.
Write a short story inspired by what you’ve seen, read, or heard.
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
- As a group, discuss how the "underneath" influences the "above."
- Reflect on how hidden themes, motivations, or subtext shape surface-level actions, events, or visuals.
Write about how this stimulus connects to something you’ve experienced in your own life.
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Write from the perspective of the stimulus itself. What would it say if it could speak?
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5 ADJECTIVES Choose five descriptive words that capture the essence of the stimulus. For each adjective, discuss specifically what elements led you
to this choice. Consider mood, tone, visual qualities, themes, or
emotional impact.
Delve Into What Lies Beneath
Use the submerged section of the iceberg to explore hidden elements of the stimulus.Consider:
- Themes or ideas suggested by the stimulus.
- Emotions or motivations of characters or creators.
- Subtext—the deeper meaning or message that isn’t immediately visible.
Jot down your observations and ideas on a sticky note or directly on the board.
Sketch a Habitat:
Create a visual representation of a "habitat" inspired by the stimulus you are exploring. This could represent a specific place, location, atmosphere, or environment suggested by the stimulus. Annotate Your Sketch: Add annotations around your drawing to describe:
- What the habitat looks like (colours, textures, shapes).
- How it feels (emotions, temperature, mood).
- What it smells like (specific scents, freshness, decay).
- What it sounds like (ambient noise, voices, silence).
Consider Key Questions:
- Who or what inhabits this space, and how do they interact with it?
- How does this habitat connect to the themes, concepts, or story linked to the stimulus?
Add your final design to the frame and share your ideas with your peers. Explore and discuss your peers' habitats too.
What do you think happened just before this moment? What might happen next?
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3 VERBS Select three action words that describe what is happening, what state exists, or what occurs within the stimulus. These might describe physical actions, emotional states, or abstract concepts in motion.
1 PARAGRAPH Compose a summary paragraph that brings
together all your observations anddiscussions so far. This should
demonstrate your overall understanding of the
stimulus and highlight the most significant
elements that could influence your work moving forward.
What does this stimulus make you think or feel, and why?
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Write a short story that follows a character connected to the stimulus. What role does it play in their daily life?
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Describe and explain the stimulus to someone who has never encountered it before.
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What surprises you most about this stimulus? Write about why it caught your attention.
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4 NOUNS Identify four key concepts, objects, characters, or themes that are
central to understanding the stimulus. Justify each choice by
discussing how it connects to the deeper meaning or significance of the
material.
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WHITEBOARD WONDERS TOOLKIT
STIMULUS & CONTEXT
ENTER
EXPLORING STIMULUS
MENU
5 - 4 - 3 - 2 - 1 A-Z THINKING ANNOTATION STATION DIARY ENTRY EMOTIONAL MAPPING EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT… EXPLORE THE OPPOSITE FIVE SENSES APPROACH FIFTY WORDS FREE WRITING
HABITATSICEBERG EXPLORERS LIST THE OBVIOUS MOOD BOARD PROFILE ON… QUESTION WALL STIMULUS MAPPING SYMBOL EXPLORATION UNIVERSAL THEMES WEB THE THREE Cs
CONTEXTS MENU
EXPLORING CONTEXTS
MENU
POLITICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE POLITICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL CULTURAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION CULTURAL CONTEXT MAP CULTURAL CONTEXT TIMELINE CULTURAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL SOCIAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION SOCIAL CONTEXT MAP SOCIAL CONTEXT TIMELINE SOCIAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
CONTEXTS EXPLORATION CONTEXTS MAP CONTEXTS TIMELINE CONTEXTS RESEARCH WALL HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION HISTORICAL CONTEXT MAP HISTORICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE HISTORICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL POLITICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION POLITICAL CONTEXT MAP
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A - Z
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ANNOTATION STATION
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ENTRY
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EMOTIONAL MAPPING
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WORDS
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HABITATS
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ICEBERG EXPLORERS
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LIST THE
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MOOD BOARD
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PROFILE ON:
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STIMULUS MAPPING
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SYMBOL EXPLORATION
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UNIVERSAL THEME WEB
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What are you curious about?
What are you concerned about?
What connections can you make?
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CONTEXTS EXPLORATION
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CONTEXTS MAP
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CONTEXTS TIMELINE
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CONTEXTS RESEARCH WALL
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT MAP
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
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POLITICAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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POLITICAL CONTEXT MAP
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POLITICAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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POLITICAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
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CULTURAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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CULTURAL CONTEXT MAP
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CULTURAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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CULTURAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
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SOCIAL CONTEXT EXPLORATION
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SOCIAL CONTEXT MAP
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SOCIAL CONTEXT TIMELINE
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SOCIAL CONTEXT RESEARCH WALL
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2 SENTENCES Write two complete sentences that capture the overall mood and atmosphere of the stimulus. Consider the emotional landscape, tension levels, pace, and the feelings the stimulus evokes.
Understand the Goal Your task is to create a Mood Board that visually and conceptually represents the mood, tone, and themes of the stimulus you are exploring. Think of it as a collaborative collage that tells the story or essence of the stimulus. Research and Create Work individually or in pairs to research and gather materials for the Mood Board. You can:
- Sketch or draw images inspired by the stimulus.
- Select or suggest colours that represent the mood or tone.
- Create or describe textures (e.g., rough, smooth, soft) that fit the atmosphere.
- Write down words, quotes, or phrases that reflect the stimulus.
Build the Mood Board TogetherDIARY ENTRY
Imagine you are a person from the stimulus or someone living in the historical context it is based on. Write a diary entry from their perspective, capturing their thoughts, emotions, and daily experiences.
Consider their relationships, struggles, and hopes, as well as how they might view the events or themes in the stimulus.
EXPLORE THE SURFACE LEVEL
Use the tip of the iceberg to examine what is immediately obvious or visible in the stimulus. Focus on:
- What you can see or hear (e.g., events, dialogue, actions, or visual details).
- Key facts or details that are clear and explicit.
Jot down your observations and ideas on a sticky note or directly on the board.Write a short story inspired by what you’ve seen, read, or heard.
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MAKE CONNECTIONS
Write about how this stimulus connects to something you’ve experienced in your own life.
00:00
Write from the perspective of the stimulus itself. What would it say if it could speak?
00:00
5 ADJECTIVES Choose five descriptive words that capture the essence of the stimulus. For each adjective, discuss specifically what elements led you to this choice. Consider mood, tone, visual qualities, themes, or emotional impact.
Delve Into What Lies Beneath
Use the submerged section of the iceberg to explore hidden elements of the stimulus.Consider:
- Themes or ideas suggested by the stimulus.
- Emotions or motivations of characters or creators.
- Subtext—the deeper meaning or message that isn’t immediately visible.
Jot down your observations and ideas on a sticky note or directly on the board.Sketch a Habitat: Create a visual representation of a "habitat" inspired by the stimulus you are exploring. This could represent a specific place, location, atmosphere, or environment suggested by the stimulus. Annotate Your Sketch: Add annotations around your drawing to describe:
- What the habitat looks like (colours, textures, shapes).
- How it feels (emotions, temperature, mood).
- What it smells like (specific scents, freshness, decay).
- What it sounds like (ambient noise, voices, silence).
Consider Key Questions:- Who or what inhabits this space, and how do they interact with it?
- How does this habitat connect to the themes, concepts, or story linked to the stimulus?
Add your final design to the frame and share your ideas with your peers. Explore and discuss your peers' habitats too.What do you think happened just before this moment? What might happen next?
00:00
3 VERBS Select three action words that describe what is happening, what state exists, or what occurs within the stimulus. These might describe physical actions, emotional states, or abstract concepts in motion.
1 PARAGRAPH Compose a summary paragraph that brings together all your observations anddiscussions so far. This should demonstrate your overall understanding of the stimulus and highlight the most significant elements that could influence your work moving forward.
What does this stimulus make you think or feel, and why?
00:00
Write a short story that follows a character connected to the stimulus. What role does it play in their daily life?
00:00
Describe and explain the stimulus to someone who has never encountered it before.
00:00
What surprises you most about this stimulus? Write about why it caught your attention.
00:00
4 NOUNS Identify four key concepts, objects, characters, or themes that are central to understanding the stimulus. Justify each choice by discussing how it connects to the deeper meaning or significance of the material.