"Possibility Quest: Discovering Me!"

All grades Project 4 weeks

"Possibility Quest: Discovering Me!"

Cathy H

TH:Pr4.HS1.b

CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-MD.B.5

Self Directed Learning

Academic Mindset

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Purpose

This project invites students to explore their identities and potential through a blend of mathematics, arts, and social-emotional learning, with sensitivity to diverse learning needs such as social anxiety, IEP accommodations, learning disabilities, and ASD. Over four weeks, students engage in self-directed and collaborative activities that integrate probability with character development in drama, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. By collaborating with community partners, students identify resources and support systems that enhance their learning journey. The project culminates in a visual and conversational exhibition where students reflect on their growth and insights, using alternative methods to demonstrate knowledge that align with their unique learning profiles.

Learning goals

Students will explore their identity and possibilities through project-based learning that integrates social-emotional skills, probability, and drama. They will develop self-directed learning by using feedback and reflection to understand themselves and their community resources. By engaging in critical thinking and problem-solving, students will address complex questions about their place and identity, culminating in a visual and conversational exhibition. Through this process, students will strengthen their academic mindset, self-awareness, and collaboration skills, while accommodating diverse learning needs, including alternative methods for demonstrating knowledge consistent with social anxiety, IEP accommodations, learning disabilities, and ASD.

Standards

[Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-MD.B.5 - (+) Weigh the possible outcomes of a decision by assigning probabilities to payoff values and finding expected values.
[Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-MD.B.5 - (+) Weigh the possible outcomes of a decision by assigning probabilities to payoff values and finding expected values.
[National Core Arts Standards] TH:Pr4.HS1.b - Shape character choices using given circumstances in a drama/theatre work.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Students will collaboratively create a dynamic visual presentation that incorporates elements of their identity, values, and personal growth narratives, with options for alternative formats to accommodate diverse needs. Throughout the project, they will develop character sketches and scenarios that explore decision-making processes, using probability to weigh outcomes and expected values. These sketches will be brought to life through drama performances or alternative methods such as storytelling or digital animations, allowing students to shape character choices and reflect on their learning journey. The final exhibition will include a Q&A session, where students present their findings and insights to a community audience, accompanied by a reflective journal and a digital entry on the school website.

Launch

Start the project with a "Who Am I?" digital gallery, where students create and share personal multimedia collages that represent their identity, interests, and aspirations. This format accommodates various communication preferences and allows for private sharing options. Invite community partners and family members to contribute their stories and resources via recorded messages or virtual participation. Facilitate a reflective discussion in small groups, providing a comfortable environment for students with social anxiety or specific accommodations, to explore diverse possibilities within their community.

Exhibition

Students will create a visual presentation and engage in a conversational Q&A session to showcase their learning journey, with accommodations for social anxiety and IEP needs. This exhibition will highlight their reflections on identity and personal growth, supported by journaling and conferencing milestones. Students may choose alternative formats, such as digital storytelling or recorded presentations, to share with a staff study group, display as a poster, and feature on the school's website, allowing them to articulate changes in their thinking and perspective.

Learning Journey

Project Activities

Days 1 - 16

Activities

Community Scavenger Hunt

Activity

Students explore local resources and supporters, documenting findings through photos and notes to connect with the essential question 'Who am I and what are my possibilities?'

Reflection Circle

Activity

Students share their scavenger hunt findings in a class discussion, reflecting on how community resources align with their personal identity and possibilities

Character Exploration

Activity

Students begin shaping character choices in drama by using the circumstances discovered during the scavenger hunt to inform their character's background

Probability Introduction

Activity

Students learn basic concepts of probability by discussing possible outcomes and assigning probabilities to different community scenarios

Journaling Session

Activity

Students reflect on their personal identities and possibilities, using insights from the probability discussion to weigh outcomes in their lives

Character Development Workshop

Activity

Students create a character profile, incorporating self-discovery insights and probability outcomes to shape their character's decisions

Peer Feedback Session

Activity

Students present their character profiles to peers for feedback, engaging in self-directed learning and reflection

Probability Exploration

Activity

Students analyze real-world decisions and assign probabilities to possible outcomes using examples from their community scavenger hunt findings to connect math concepts with personal experiences

Character Development Workshop

Activity

Students expand on their character profiles by incorporating probability outcomes, exploring how different life choices impact their character's journey

Interactive Probability Game

Activity

Students participate in a collaborative game to apply probability concepts, making decisions based on potential outcomes and reflecting on their choices

Peer Feedback Session

Activity

Students share their character profiles and receive peer feedback on how well they integrated probability into character development, enhancing self-directed learning

Community Resource Mapping

Activity

Students create visual maps of community resources identified during the scavenger hunt, linking them to personal and academic goals and discussing their role in decision-making

Kaleidoscope Reflection

Activity

Students reflect on the diversity of their community and their place within it, considering how their identity and choices shape their possibilities

Character Scenario Role-Play

Activity

Students role-play scenarios using their developed characters, applying probability outcomes to guide their actions and decision-making in improvised scenes

Reflective Journaling

Activity

Students journal about their character's development and the impact of probability on shaping their narrative, preparing for their project exhibition

Probability in Action

Activity

Students apply probability concepts to real-life scenarios by creating a decision tree for a personal or community-related decision

Character Scenario Workshop

Activity

Using the decision tree outcomes, students develop a scene where their character navigates a critical decision, incorporating probability to shape their choices

Peer Review and Feedback

Activity

Students present their character scenes to peers, exchanging feedback to refine the portrayal and decision-making process

Reflection and Journaling

Activity

Students reflect on feedback received and journal about how probability impacts decision-making in their own lives and in their character's journey

Community Partner Engagement

Activity

Students interact with a community partner to gather insights on real-world decision-making, which they will incorporate into their character's story

Character Adaptation

Activity

Students adapt their character scenes based on insights from the community partner, exploring new possibilities and outcomes

Final Scene Rehearsal

Activity

Students rehearse their adapted character scenes, focusing on the integration of probability and community insights

Quadrant Reflection

Activity

Students engage in a quadrant reflection activity to assess their progress and understanding of identity and probability in their character's development

Final Character Scene Preparation

Activity

Students finalize their character scenes, ensuring integration of probability and community insights, readying for exhibition

Peer Review Session

Activity

Students present their final scenes to peers, receiving constructive feedback to polish their performances

Exhibition Setup

Activity

Students collaborate to set up their exhibition space, arranging visual aids and multimedia elements to support their presentations

Interactive Rehearsal

Activity

Students rehearse their scenes in the exhibition space, practicing engagement with the audience through Q&A and reflection

Community Showcase

Activity

Students perform their character scenes and present their multimedia projects to community partners, engaging in dialogue about their learning journey

Feedback and Reflection

Activity

Students receive feedback from community partners and reflect on their growth, identity, and possibilities through journaling

Quadrant and Kaleidoscope Reflection

Activity

Students complete quadrant and kaleidoscope reflections to assess their understanding and personal growth throughout the project

Celebratory Closing Circle

Activity

Students share final reflections and celebrate their achievements, discussing future possibilities and how they can apply their learning

Plan

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2	Day 3	Day 4
Phase	Project Activities
Activities	Community Scavenger Hunt Activity	Reflection Circle Activity Character Exploration Activity	Probability Introduction Activity Journaling Session Activity	Character Development Workshop Activity Peer Feedback Session Activity
Preparation	1. Compile a list of potential community partners and resources for the scavenger hunt. 2. Prepare materials for documenting findings, such as cameras or tablets and notebooks. 3. Create a discussion framework to guide reflection on the essential question. 4. Develop a template or guideline for character profiles to help students organize their thoughts.

Week 2	Day 5	Day 6	Day 7	Day 8
Phase	Project Activities
Activities	Probability Exploration Activity Character Development Workshop Activity	Interactive Probability Game Activity Peer Feedback Session Activity	Community Resource Mapping Activity Kaleidoscope Reflection Activity	Character Scenario Role-Play Activity Reflective Journaling Activity
Preparation	1. Prepare probability worksheets and examples relevant to life decisions. 2. Gather materials for scripting and character development, such as paper, markers, and script templates. 3. Set up a space for peer reviews that encourages collaborative discussion and feedback. 4. Coordinate with community members or local experts who can offer insights into decision-making and probability in real-world contexts.

Week 3	Day 9	Day 10	Day 11	Day 12
Phase	Project Activities
Activities	Probability in Action Activity Character Scenario Workshop Activity	Peer Review and Feedback Activity Reflection and Journaling Activity	Community Partner Engagement Activity Character Adaptation Activity	Final Scene Rehearsal Activity Quadrant Reflection Activity
Preparation	1. Prepare materials for the character development workshop, including scenario cards and role-playing prompts. 2. Gather resources for the probability and decision-making session, such as probability charts and real-life decision-making examples. 3. Coordinate with community partners to schedule interview times and provide students with a list of questions to guide their interviews. 4. Set up reflection and feedback circles, ensuring a supportive environment for students to share and receive constructive feedback.

Week 4	Day 13	Day 14	Day 15	Day 16
Phase	Project Activities
Activities	Final Character Scene Preparation Activity Peer Review Session Activity	Exhibition Setup Activity Interactive Rehearsal Activity	Community Showcase Activity Feedback and Reflection Activity	Quadrant and Kaleidoscope Reflection Activity Celebratory Closing Circle Activity
Preparation	1. Ensure access to multimedia tools (computers, cameras, software) for finalizing presentations 2. Prepare a venue or platform for the community showcase (classroom setup or virtual meeting link) 3. Coordinate with community partners for participation in the showcase 4. Provide materials for creating visual aids (posters, markers, printing resources)