Year 4, Mini Lesson 2.1 – Project Launch & Planning

Semester Learning Goal

Students will implement their Capstone Project with persistence, responsibility, and care. They will problem-solve in real time, gather feedback, and reflect on the impact of their actions and their growth as ethical changemakers.

Lesson Goal

Students will finalize a timeline and project plan, establish roles (if applicable), and prepare for implementation with clear goals and support systems.

Portfolio Documentation

Resources

  • Students’ Year 4, Semester One Good Project Portfolios

Total Time

45 minutes

Instructions

  • Last semester was focused on planning and preparing the capstone project. This semester is all about action.

1. Opener: Reorientation [5 minutes]

2. Distribute the Lesson 2.1 Project Launch Sheet [20 minutes]

  • In the Project Launch Sheet, students will review: 

    • Final timeline (dates/deadlines)

    • Weekly work blocks

    • Team/partner roles and responsibilities

    • Anticipated challenges and support strategies

  • Students should refer to their portfolios from Semester 1, particularly their Implementation Action Plans, to complete the Project Launch Sheet.

3. Facilitate a "Peer Consulting Circle" [15 minutes]

  • Break the students into small groups

  • Each student presents their plan in 2 minutes

  • Partners ask clarifying questions and give one suggestion

4. Closing and Exit Ticket [5 minutes]

  • Ask students to complete the Lesson 2.1 Exit Ticket.

    • Students will respond to the following prompt:

      • "For the first month of this semester, my focus will be..."