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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
Welcome to Adulthood Simulation Day (50 min)
Launch 50m
Personal Strengths Inventory
Activity 45m
Career Path Exploration Workshop
Activity 60m
Real-World Career Constraints Discussion
Activity 45m
Reflective Writing Workshop
Deliverable 60m
Career Research Presentation
Assessment
Personal Strengths and Career Path Reflection
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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
Imagining My Future Self
Launch 60m
Literary Themes & Personal Connection Workshop
Activity 45m
Effective Communication Skills Practice
Activity 45m
Drafting the Digital Portfolio
Activity 60m
Reflective Personal Essay
Assessment
Life Pathways Presentation
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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
Post-Graduation Dream Map Workshop
Launch 60m
Simulated Challenge Scenario Role-Play
Activity 45m
Feedback Reflection & Plan Adjustment Session
Deliverable 45m
Linking Literary Themes to Personal Experience
Activity 45m
Reflective Journal Entry Sharing and Feedback
Deliverable 45m
Comprehensive Post-Graduation Plan Presentation
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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
Professional Communication Scenario
Launch 45m
Peer Feedback Exchange
Deliverable 60m
Personal Story Reflection Journal
Activity 45m
Mock Email Writing Workshop
Activity 60m
Resume Revision Workshop
Deliverable 60m
Mock Interview Prep Session
Activity 60m
Resume and Professional Email Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Mock Interview Performance
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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
Reflective Analysis Kick-Off
Launch 45m
Financial Decisions Workshop
Activity 60m
Professional Communication Portfolio Development
Activity 60m
Role-Playing Evaluation Preparation
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback Circle
Deliverable 45m
Portfolio Polishing Session
Activity 45m
Post-Simulation Reflective Analysis
Assessment
Role-Playing Evaluation Presentation
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Professional Communication Portfolio
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