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Students will be able to…

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Welcome students to the Future Edge curriculum from Find Your Grind.

“I’m so excited for us to get started with this exciting curriculum by Find Your Grind. You’ll spend this time getting to better know yourself and what your future might look like. You’ll learn more about your interests, values, strengths and weaknesses while you also learn about goals, communication, and potential careers. Everything you do and experience will be all about you planning for the ideal future for yourself.”

Share why you’re excited about Find Your Grind.

Ask students to share why they’re excited about Find Your Grind and this curriculum.

Ask students to share what unknowns they have about their future.

“At this point in your life, there might be some things you are just unsure about in your future - what school looks like, who you are socially, and maybe even what your life is going to look like in 5, 10, or even 20 years from now. What are the biggest unknowns you are thinking about?”

Transition into the next activity and the rest of the lesson.

“Thanks for sharing, everyone! You might not get all your answers this year, but these things will start to become more in focus as you work your way through this curriculum. This first lesson really sets the stage about what this year will look like. We’ll start with an activity about your Lifestyle Assessment results.”

2. Teacher-led Activity - Lifestyle Reflection (50 minutes)

If students have not logged into Find Your Grind and completed the first steps of their Lifestyle Assessment, direct them to do so. It will take approximately 10 minutes for them to complete the assessment and get their results.

This activity has students quickly reflect on their Lifestyle results and then share in small groups of similar and different Lifestyles.

See teacher resources.

3. Student Independent Learning (17 minutes):

Students complete the “Welcome to Future Edge” and “Prepare Yourself” badges.

4. Student-led Activity - Look Towards the Future (10 minutes)

Students complete the Look Towards the Future activity where they create 4 statements:

as they look towards the year ahead.

5. Reinforce Learning – Closure (5 minutes):

Recreate excitement about students’ journeys ahead.

“I’m excited to watch you all prepare for your future as you learn more about who you are. I’ll be alongside your journey with you, supporting you along the way.”

Reiterate the organization of the curriculum and what's to come”

“We’ll move into our next lesson and then work our way through each unit together. Remember, some of the work will be done all by yourself and sometimes we’ll come together as a class to discuss, share, and learn.”

Stress an open mindset.

“We’ll get more into this as we go through each lesson but remember that the more open and honest you are with each of these activities, the more you’ll get out of the experience!”

Student Learning Needs:

Evaluate Student Understanding:

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

Real-World Connections:

Article

White Paper

Video

Skill Development & Higher-Order Thinking:

Critical Thinking

Curiosity

Drive

Growth Mindset

Introspection

Self-assessment

Self-reflection

Explore Library:

Lifestyles

Badge Title: Welcome to Future Edge

The Future Edge curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to help students explore their potential and prepare for their future. Through a series of interactive lessons and activities, students will develop self-awareness, build strong relationships, and acquire essential skills like leadership, financial literacy, and effective communication. By the end of the program, students will have a clearer understanding of their strengths, values, and interests, and they will be equipped to make informed decisions about their future careers and personal lives.

This badge introduces students to the Future Edge curriculum and the 10 units that are part of the experience.

Badge Title: Prepare Yourself

The Future Edge curriculum is designed to be a challenging but rewarding experience. Through a variety of activities, students will be encouraged to reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, values, and goals. While this process may be uncomfortable at times, it is essential for personal growth and future success.

Students are introduced into the mindset they will build to get the most out of this Find Your Grind experience and reflect on where their mindset is right now.

Self-awareness

Understanding one's own strengths, weaknesses, emotions, and motivations.

Potential

The ability to develop or achieve something in the future.

Reflect

To think deeply and carefully about something.

Values

The beliefs and principles that guide a person's behavior.

Strengths

A quality or ability that enables someone to do something well.

Weaknesses

A quality or ability that limits a person's effectiveness.

Interests

Things that capture a person's attention and curiosity.

Career

A profession or occupation that a person pursues.

Skills

Abilities acquired through training or experience.

Mindset

A person's attitude or outlook.

What went well?

What were the areas of opportunity or challenges? (e.g., difficulties with vocabulary, pacing, etc)

Why are you excited for Find Your Grind and this curriculum?