Lesson Title: Lesson 2: The Funnel Refresh
Starter Kit WHY + HOW to begin living the life you want + being the person you want to be.
Curriculum & Grade Level: Future Proof, 7th Grade
Materials & Resources: | Objective: |
| In this activity, you’ll identify one strength you have and think about how to turn it into a useful skill. This will help you see how you can apply your natural talents with purpose in the real world. |
Part 1: Identify Your Strength
Use the Find Your Grind Explorer Library to select a strength/skill that stands out to you.
My Skill:
(Example: “I have a strong Imagination”)Describe why you chose this strength and how it helps you in daily life.
Why this strength is important to me:
(Example: “ Having a strong imagination helps me think of new ideas and see things differently.”)
Part 2: Turning Your Strength Into a Skill
Now, let’s think about how to develop your strength into a skill you can use beyond the classroom.
What are some specific ways you can practice and improve this strength?
(Example: “I could use my imagination by coming up with new ideas for school projects, writing stories, or drawing designs that show different perspectives.”)What are some real-life situations where this skill could be useful?
(Example: “Being imaginative could be helpful for designing a project, planning an event, or even finding new solutions when something doesn’t go as expected.”)List one or two goals for improving this strength.
Goal 1: I will write or sketch one creative idea each week based on something I learned or experienced.
Goal 2: I will try to think of a new way to complete an assignment by adding a unique twist to it.
Part 3: Action Plan
Now, write a step-by-step plan for turning your strength into a practical skill. Think of this as a guide you can follow!
Step 1:
(Example: “Each week, I’ll pick one topic or task where I can use my imagination to make it unique or interesting.”)
Step 2:
(Example: “I'll take 5-10 minutes to brainstorm ideas, write down, or sketch out a few different creative ways I could approach the topic.”)
Step 3:
(Example: “I’ll choose one idea and try it out, either by creating something new or trying a different approach in my work.”)
Step 4:
(Example: “At the end of the week, I’ll look back to see what worked well and how my imagination helped. Then, I’ll think about how I can keep building on this in the next week.”)
Part 4: Reflection
How do you think turning your strength into a skill will help you in the future?
(Example: “I think using my imagination to develop creative ideas will help me handle different kinds of challenges. It will make me better at coming up with unique solutions and seeing things from new perspectives.”)
What’s one thing you’re excited to try from your action plan?
(Example: “I’m excited to see how brainstorming new ideas each week could make my assignments more fun and unique!”)
Rubric
Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Satisfactory (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
Understanding of Strength | Clearly identified imagination as a strength and described its importance with thoughtful examples and insights. | Identified imagination as a strength with relevant description and examples. | Basic understanding of imagination as a strength; limited detail in description or examples. | Minimal understanding of imagination as a strength; lacked clear description or examples. |
Goal Setting | Set two well-defined, realistic goals for developing imagination into a practical skill. | Set two goals that relate to developing imagination, mostly realistic and relevant. | Goals are loosely related to imagination and somewhat unclear or unrealistic. | Goals are unclear, unrealistic, or minimally connected to developing imagination. |
Action Plan Development | Created a detailed, step-by-step action plan showing creative ideas for using imagination effectively. | Created a clear action plan with reasonable steps for developing imagination as a skill. | Action plan is somewhat vague or lacks steps that fully demonstrate using imagination practically. | Action plan is incomplete, unclear, or lacks logical steps for developing imagination. |
Application of Imagination | Demonstrated strong, creative thinking with original examples of how imagination can be applied practically. | Demonstrated creative thinking with some relevant examples of practical applications for imagination. | Limited creative thinking or minimal examples of how imagination can be applied practically. | Minimal or no demonstration of creative thinking or practical application of imagination. |
Reflection and Self-Awareness | Reflection shows deep understanding of how imagination can be a valuable skill, with specific examples of future use. | Reflection shows understanding of imagination as a skill, with some relevant future applications. | Reflection shows basic understanding, but limited insight into future applications or personal growth. | Reflection is incomplete or lacks insight into the value of imagination as a skill for future use. |
Scoring Guide
18-20 points: Exceptional understanding and effort
15-17 points: Strong understanding and engagement
10-14 points: Basic understanding with room for improvement
Below 10 points: Needs substantial improvement