Project Kickoff with Guest Speaker - Host a visit from a local food bank representative who shares real-world challenges in resource allocation and the role of incentives in their operations, setting the stage for the project. (30 min)

Interactive Discussion - Facilitate a class discussion where students reflect on the guest speaker's insights and brainstorm initial ideas on resource allocation and societal decision-making. (20 min)

Form Project Teams - Students form small groups representing different societies, each choosing a unique set of resources and societal characteristics to simulate in the upcoming roleplay. (10 min)

Introduction to Roleplay - Introduce students to the roleplay simulation, explaining the roles of government officials, business leaders, and consumers, and the objectives of their societal groups. (20 min)

Exploring Economic Concepts - Students engage in an activity to explore key economic concepts such as incentives and resource allocation through real-world examples. (25 min)

Team Planning Session - Teams begin drafting their initial plans for what goods and services their society will produce and how they will allocate resources, considering potential incentives and challenges. (15 min)

Scenario Development - Guide students in creating unexpected scenarios that might affect their societies, such as resource scarcity or trade opportunities, to incorporate into their roleplay. (20 min)

Role Assignment and Preparation - Within their teams, students assign roles and prepare for their upcoming roleplay, ensuring everyone understands their responsibilities and objectives. (20 min)

Mock Roleplay Practice - Teams conduct a brief practice session of their roleplay, focusing on initial resource allocation decisions and responding to the pre-determined scenarios. (20 min)

Resource Allocation Simulation - Students refine their resource allocation plans by responding to new incentives and unexpected events in their simulated societies, applying economic principles to adjust their strategies (25 min)

Peer Feedback Session - Groups present their updated allocation strategies to peers for constructive feedback, focusing on clarity and the effectiveness of their responses to incentives (20 min)

Strategy Revision - Using peer feedback, groups make final refinements to their allocation plans to better address societal needs and incentives (15 min)

Mock Town Hall Preparation - Students prepare presentations for a mock town hall where they will explain their resource allocation decisions and the role of incentives in their strategies (20 min)

Rehearsal and Coaching - Groups rehearse their presentations, receiving guidance on delivery and clarity from the teacher and peers (20 min)

Reflection Preparation - Begin drafting or planning a written or video reflection on the learning experience and personal insights gained throughout the project (20 min)

Mock Town Hall Presentation - Students conduct their presentations in a simulated town hall setting, demonstrating their understanding of resource allocation and incentives to an audience (30 min)

Audience Engagement and Q&A - Students engage with questions from peers and invited guests, discussing their decisions and the implications of their strategies (15 min)

Final Reflection - Complete the written or video reflection synthesizing learning experiences, insights, and the impact of their decisions during the project (15 min)