Define
Define
Students will clearly articulate their post-high-school goals and obstacles by synthesizing insights from their research and empathy work to define what they aim to achieve in the Game of Life Simulation, forming a personal roadmap that informs their choices in the upcoming phases.
Days 10 - 18
Prototyping
Prototyping
Students will develop prototypes of their professional resumes and email portfolios, actively soliciting peer and community partner feedback to refine and iterate on these representations of their real-world skills and identity, preparing for their transition to adulthood.
Days 28 - 36
Testing & Iteration
Testing & Iteration
Students will conduct user testing of their communication products—resumes, email portfolios, and interview responses—gathering feedback from peers and community partners to iterate and refine their solutions for optimal authenticity and professional impact.
Days 37 - 45
Inspiration / Research
Days 1–9
Day 1
Welcome to Adulthood Simulation Day (50 min)
Launch
50m
Day 2
Personal Strengths Inventory
Activity
45m
Day 3
Career Path Exploration Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 4
Day 5
Real-World Career Constraints Discussion
Activity
45m
Day 6
Reflective Writing Workshop
Deliverable
60m
Day 7
Career Research Presentation
Assessment
Personal Strengths and Career Path Reflection
Assessment
Day 8
Day 9
Define
Days 10–18
Day 10
Imagining My Future Self
Launch
60m
Day 11
Day 12
Literary Themes & Personal Connection Workshop
Activity
45m
Day 13
Effective Communication Skills Practice
Activity
45m
Day 14
Drafting the Digital Portfolio
Activity
60m
Day 15
Reflective Personal Essay
Assessment
Day 16
Life Pathways Presentation
Assessment
Day 17
Day 18
Ideation
Days 19–27
Day 19
Post-Graduation Dream Map Workshop
Launch
60m
Day 20
Day 21
Simulated Challenge Scenario Role-Play
Activity
45m
Day 22
Feedback Reflection & Plan Adjustment Session
Deliverable
45m
Day 23
Linking Literary Themes to Personal Experience
Activity
45m
Day 24
Reflective Journal Entry Sharing and Feedback
Deliverable
45m
Comprehensive Post-Graduation Plan Presentation
Assessment
Day 25
Day 26
Day 27
Prototyping
Days 28–36
Day 28
Professional Communication Scenario
Launch
45m
Day 29
Peer Feedback Exchange
Deliverable
60m
Day 30
Personal Story Reflection Journal
Activity
45m
Mock Email Writing Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 31
Resume Revision Workshop
Deliverable
60m
Day 32
Mock Interview Prep Session
Activity
60m
Resume and Professional Email Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Day 33
Mock Interview Performance
Assessment
Day 34
Day 35
Day 36
Testing & Iteration
Days 37–45
Day 37
Reflective Analysis Kick-Off
Launch
45m
Financial Decisions Workshop
Activity
60m
Day 38
Professional Communication Portfolio Development
Activity
60m
Day 39
Role-Playing Evaluation Preparation
Activity
60m
Day 40
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable
45m
Day 41
Portfolio Polishing Session
Activity
45m
Post-Simulation Reflective Analysis
Assessment
Day 42
Role-Playing Evaluation Presentation
Assessment
Professional Communication Portfolio
Assessment
Day 43
Day 44
Day 45
August 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
3
Day 1
Inspiration / Research
Welcome to Adulthood Simulation Day (50 min)
4
Day 2
Personal Strengths Inventory
5
Day 3
Career Path Exploration Workshop
6
Day 4
7
Day 5
Real-World Career Constraints Discussion
10
Day 6
Reflective Writing Workshop
11
Day 7
Career Research Presentation
Personal Strengths and Career Path Reflection
12
Day 8
13
Day 9
14
Day 10
Define
Imagining My Future Self
17
Day 11
18
Day 12
Literary Themes & Personal Connection Workshop
19
Day 13
Effective Communication Skills Practice
20
Day 14
Drafting the Digital Portfolio
21
Day 15
Reflective Personal Essay
24
Day 16
Life Pathways Presentation
25
Day 17
26
Day 18
27
Day 19
Ideation
Post-Graduation Dream Map Workshop
28
Day 20
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
31
Day 21
Simulated Challenge Scenario Role-Play
1
Day 22
Feedback Reflection & Plan Adjustment Session
2
Day 23
Linking Literary Themes to Personal Experience
3
Day 24
Reflective Journal Entry Sharing and Feedback
Comprehensive Post-Graduation Plan Presentation
4
Day 25
7
Day 26
8
Day 27
9
Day 28
Prototyping
Professional Communication Scenario
10
Day 29
Peer Feedback Exchange
11
Day 30
Personal Story Reflection Journal
Mock Email Writing Workshop
14
Day 31
Resume Revision Workshop
15
Day 32
Mock Interview Prep Session
Resume and Professional Email Portfolio Submission
16
Day 33
Mock Interview Performance
17
Day 34
18
Day 35
21
Day 36
22
Day 37
Testing & Iteration
Reflective Analysis Kick-Off
Financial Decisions Workshop
23
Day 38
Professional Communication Portfolio Development
24
Day 39
Role-Playing Evaluation Preparation
25
Day 40
Peer Feedback Circle
28
Day 41
Portfolio Polishing Session
Post-Simulation Reflective Analysis
29
Day 42
Role-Playing Evaluation Presentation
Professional Communication Portfolio
30
Day 43
1
Day 44
2
Day 45