"Teen Power: Unlock Your Success Habits!"

All grades Project 8 weeks

"Teen Power: Unlock Your Success Habits!"

Angelia E

7.4.1.A

6-8.2.9

6-8.2.4

Self Directed Learning

Academic Mindset

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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to immerse middle school students in a dynamic, hands-on exploration of the 7 habits of highly effective teens, enabling them to apply these principles to enhance their personal growth, community involvement, and peer interactions. Through project-based activities, students will develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a strong sense of identity and belonging. This initiative aims to foster responsible social behaviors, encourage healthy decision-making, and cultivate leadership skills that students can carry into their school community and beyond.

Learning goals

Students will develop an understanding of the 7 habits of highly effective teens and apply them to enhance their interpersonal relationships and school community. They will engage in community service projects, demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Through creating digital portfolios, participating in exhibitions, and reflecting on their experiences, students will cultivate self-directed learning, critical thinking, and an academic mindset.

Standards

[Indiana] 7.4.1.A - Exhibits responsible social behaviors by cooperating with classmates, demonstrating inclusive behaviors, and supporting classmates.
[Indiana] 6-8.2.9 - Describe how some health risk behaviors can increase the likelihood of engaging in additional unhealthy behaviors.
[Indiana] 6-8.2.4 - Describe how peers can influence healthy and unhealthy behaviors.

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 develop a digital portfolio that captures their journey of applying the 7 habits, showcasing multimedia elements like videos, photos, and reflections. They will create interactive booths for a 'Habit Fair' to engage the community in learning about the habits through games and challenges. Additionally, students will design and implement a school-wide initiative that promotes kindness, culminating in a presentation of their outcomes at the Leadership Summit.

Launch

Begin the project with a dynamic 'Habit Relay Challenge,' where students rotate through interactive stations, each designed to engage them in a hands-on activity that embodies one of the 7 habits. This event encourages active participation and collaboration, setting the stage for students to connect the habits to their own experiences. Follow this with a '7 Habits Film Fest,' where students watch short films or clips illustrating each habit, sparking group discussions and activities that deepen their understanding and application of the habits in their school community.

Exhibition

Students will host a 'Community Impact Showcase' to present their community service projects, demonstrating the application of the 7 habits and their tangible impact. They will also organize a 'Leadership Summit' where they lead workshops and presentations on improving the school community using the 7 habits, inviting younger students to participate in hands-on activities. These events will involve community partners and local leaders, fostering dialogue about future collaboration opportunities.

Learning Journey

Project Activities

Days 1 - 8

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Plan

Week 1	Day 1
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Activities	Habit Relay Challenge Kickoff Activity (Deprecated)
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Activities	Peer Reflection Journals Activity (Deprecated) Group Discussion on Habit 1: Be Proactive Activity (Deprecated)
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Week 5	Day 5
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Activities	Digital Portfolio Development Activity (Deprecated)
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Activities	Community Service Project Planning Activity (Deprecated)
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Activities	Community Impact Review Activity (Deprecated) Mid-Project Feedback Session Activity (Deprecated)
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Activities	Digital Portfolio Finalization Activity (Deprecated)
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