Inspiration / Research
Inspiration / Research
Students will conduct research into post-graduation paths and challenges, reflecting on potential real-world obstacles while collaborating with community partners to ground their understanding, setting the foundation for their Game of Life simulation.
Days 1 - 9
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
Ideation
Ideation
Students will brainstorm innovative solutions to simulate adult life scenarios based on their defined post-high-school roles, developing strategic plans to tackle the anticipated challenges and opportunities within the 'Game of Life.'
Days 19 - 27
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
September 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
21
Day 1
Inspiration / Research
Welcome to Adulthood Simulation Day (50 min)
22
Day 2
Personal Strengths Inventory
23
Day 3
Career Path Exploration Workshop
24
Day 4
25
Day 5
Real-World Career Constraints Discussion
28
Day 6
Reflective Writing Workshop
29
Day 7
Career Research Presentation
Personal Strengths and Career Path Reflection
30
Day 8
1
Day 9
2
Day 10
Define
Imagining My Future Self
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
5
Day 11
6
Day 12
Literary Themes & Personal Connection Workshop
7
Day 13
Effective Communication Skills Practice
8
Day 14
Drafting the Digital Portfolio
9
Day 15
Reflective Personal Essay
12
Day 16
Life Pathways Presentation
13
Day 17
14
Day 18
15
Day 19
Ideation
Post-Graduation Dream Map Workshop
16
Day 20
19
Day 21
Simulated Challenge Scenario Role-Play
20
Day 22
Feedback Reflection & Plan Adjustment Session
21
Day 23
Linking Literary Themes to Personal Experience
22
Day 24
Reflective Journal Entry Sharing and Feedback
Comprehensive Post-Graduation Plan Presentation
23
Day 25
26
Day 26
27
Day 27
28
Day 28
Prototyping
Professional Communication Scenario
29
Day 29
Peer Feedback Exchange
30
Day 30
Personal Story Reflection Journal
Mock Email Writing Workshop
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 31
Resume Revision Workshop
3
Day 32
Mock Interview Prep Session
Resume and Professional Email Portfolio Submission
4
Day 33
Mock Interview Performance
5
Day 34
6
Day 35
9
Day 36
10
Day 37
Testing & Iteration
Reflective Analysis Kick-Off
Financial Decisions Workshop
11
Day 38
Professional Communication Portfolio Development
12
Day 39
Role-Playing Evaluation Preparation
13
Day 40
Peer Feedback Circle
16
Day 41
Portfolio Polishing Session
Post-Simulation Reflective Analysis
17
Day 42
Role-Playing Evaluation Presentation
Professional Communication Portfolio
18
Day 43
19
Day 44
20
Day 45