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Sustain Well-Being
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Build affirming life practices
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- I can identify people or activities that make me happy and/or that make me feel better when I am upset. I can talk about the things I want for my future. I can name people, things, and experiences I am thankful for.
Project-specific:- I can name a few people, activities, and daily wellness choices that help me feel better or stay well (like movement, nutritious food, rest, hygiene, and stress relief)
- I can explain how these choices support my immediate well-being and why they matter to me.
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- I can share about activities, interests, and/or people in my life who bring me joy. I can share specific hopes and/or goals that I have for my future. I can notice and name people, things, experiences, and small moments/events I am thankful for.
Project-specific:- I can describe activities and wellness habits that bring me joy and help me cope when I am upset (such as taking movement breaks, choosing healthier snacks, or using simple breathing)
- I can identify specific goals for my well-being and connect them to the wellness behaviors I am already practicing.
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- I can choose activities, interests, and/or relationships that bring me joy and help me feel connected to myself, my community, my culture, and/or the natural world. I can set intentions for my well-being (e.g., physical, emotional, and/or social health) and take steps toward them. I can find reasons to feel thankful and can share that gratitude with others.
Project-specific:- I can choose wellness activities and practices that support my physical, emotional, and social well-being and help me feel connected to myself and my community
- I can set an intention for a specific area of well-being and take small steps using skills for peak functioning (exercise, nutrition, and rest) while I practice gratitude.
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- I can regularly participate in activities, interests, and/or relationships that bring me joy, affirm my identity, and/or help me feel connected to myself, my community, my culture, and/or the natural world. I can set intentions related to my well-being or an area of my life (e.g., spiritual, financial, academic, physical, creative) and take steps toward them, drawing on different sources of support (e.g., personal knowledge, mentors, cultural traditions/wisdom, social networks). I can practice gratitude and reflect on how it impacts my well-being and relationship.
Project-specific:- I can regularly participate in wellness routines that affirm my identity and support my fitness and recovery (including reducing sedentary time and managing stress)
- I can set intentions for my well-being, use supports I know (family, classmates, school routines, trusted strategies), and reflect on how gratitude affects my mood, focus, and relationships.
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- I can build routines and practices to consistently prioritize activities, interests, and relationships that bring me joy, affirm my identity, and/or help me feel connected to myself, my community, my culture, and/or the natural world. I can set intentions and a plan for an area of my life I want to grow or nurture, and I can take steps toward them while drawing on existing sources of support or seeking new ones. I can pause to check in with myself about how well my priorities, commitments, and actions support my well-being. I can practice and reflect upon gratitude while also naming truths of personal hardship or struggle.
Project-specific:- I can build and sustain affirming life practices by creating a consistent weekly wellness plan that prioritizes what helps me feel good physically and emotionally
- I can monitor how my choices affect my focus, energy, and stress, pause to adjust when needed, and practice gratitude while also naming any real challenges that make wellness hard.
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- I can build and sustain routines and practices that help me consistently prioritize what brings me joy, affirms my identity, and/or helps me feel connected to myself, my community, my culture, and/or the natural world. I can set intentions and a plan for an area of my life I want to grow or nurture, and I can take steps toward them while drawing on existing sources of support or seeking new ones. I can develop a practice of mindfulness and reflection to determine how well my priorities and actions support my well-being, and I can make adjustments based on new insight. I can integrate a gratitude practice into my life without diminishing truths of personal hardship or struggle.
Project-specific:- I can independently maintain and refine a complete wellness routine that consistently prioritizes activities that bring me joy and strengthen my long-term well-being
- I can use mindfulness/check-ins and evidence from my tracking to decide what to keep, change, or add (e.g., rest, nutrition timing, safe hygiene habits, and stress-management strategies), and I can integrate gratitude while honoring personal hardship without giving up on my plan.
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Engage In Inquiry
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Develop an inquiry plan
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- With guidance, I can plan a set of steps to explore my question.
Project-specific:- With guidance, I can plan a set of steps to explore how wellness behaviors (exercise, nutrition, rest, hygiene, recreation, and stress management) affect my focus, energy, and stress during the school day.
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- With guidance, I can choose an approach for exploring my question (e.g., online search, experiment, community member interviews) and explain why I chose that approach. With guidance, I can create a plan that includes how I will gather and record important information.
Project-specific:- With guidance, I can choose an inquiry approach (such as tracking my own routines, online research, or brief feedback from peers) and explain why that approach fits my question
- With guidance, I can create a plan that tells me what information I will collect and how I will record it (e.g., dates, wellness habits, and my daily outcomes).
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- I can choose primary or secondary research methods for my inquiry plan that will help me explore my question. I can create a plan that includes how I will collect and analyze important information related to my question. With guidance, I can identify plan constraints (e.g., time, resources, etc.). If applicable, with guidance, I can get participant consent and practice confidentiality.
Project-specific:- I can choose primary or secondary research methods that help me explore my question and create a plan for how I will collect and analyze information
- With guidance, I can identify constraints (time, space, supplies, or access) and—if I gather input from others—practice confidentiality and obtain consent when needed.
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- I can choose primary or secondary research methods that are most aligned to the purpose of my inquiry. I can create a feasible plan that defines the objectives and scope of my inquiry as well as identifies my data collection and analysis methods, stating how research ethics were considered.
Project-specific:- I can choose the research methods most aligned to my inquiry purpose and create a feasible plan with clear objectives and an appropriate scope (what I will/won’t investigate)
- I can define how I will collect and analyze my wellness data and state how research ethics were considered (privacy, consent, and responsible use of sources).
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- I can choose or combine research methods that are most aligned to the purpose of my inquiry and demonstrate how my approach is informed by others’ similar inquiries. I can create a feasible plan that defines the objectives and scope of my inquiry as well as identifies my data collection and analysis methods, stating how research ethics were considered. I can articulate known limitations of the inquiry plan and develop strategies for addressing or mitigating them.
Project-specific:- I can choose or combine research methods that best fit my inquiry purpose and show how my plan is informed by similar wellness inquiries
- I can create a feasible plan with objectives, scope, data collection/analysis methods, and ethics considerations, and I can explain limitations of my plan (like bias or missing data) with strategies to reduce their impact.
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- I can choose or combine research methods to fulfill the purpose of my inquiry and discuss how my inquiry fits within a broader disciplinary, professional, or community context or tradition and how it contributes to existing knowledge. I can create a feasible plan that defines the objectives and scope of my advanced or complex inquiry, attends to advanced research ethics (e.g., avoiding conflicts of interest, epistemic responsibility and research integrity, reflexivity and positionality, etc.), and explains data collection and analysis methods and procedures. I can articulate known limitations of the inquiry plan and develop strategies for addressing or mitigating them.
Project-specific:- I can choose or combine advanced research methods to fulfill my inquiry purpose and explain how my inquiry connects to broader wellness/fitness practices (including how exercise, recovery, and stress management support well-being)
- I can create a detailed, feasible plan that includes advanced ethics and integrity (reflexivity/positionality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and ensuring trustworthy evidence), describe exact data procedures, and address limitations with concrete mitigation strategies.
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Design Solutions
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Build models, prototypes, or action plans
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- With guidance, I can share ideas for helping or solving the problem and pick one idea to try. With guidance, I can build a prototype, model, or plan by myself or with others to help create a solution.
Project-specific:- With guidance, I can share ideas for a seven-week wellness reset by naming specific wellness behaviors I will include (exercise, nutrition, rest, hygiene, recreation, and stress management) and I can pick one starter idea to try
- With support, I can build a simple action plan (daily routine steps) and identify what evidence I will track to monitor my personal wellness progress.
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- I can come up with a list of possible solutions or ways to help. I can select one idea from the list that I am most interested in testing out or trying. By myself or with others, I can build a prototype, model, or plan to test my idea that helps people, animals, and/or the natural world.
Project-specific:- I can generate a list of possible wellness-reset actions that improve fitness and reduce sedentary time (e.g., movement breaks, hydration/snack timing, sleep/recovery habits, and breathing strategies)
- I can select one testable action and build a prototype plan for a school-day routine, including clear frequency/timing and a simple data check method for focus, energy, stress, and activity.
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- I can generate a list of possible solutions and/or actions from practical to seemingly impossible. I can select one idea that is testable: I can realistically prototype it because I have considered design criteria and constraints (e.g., time, resources, specialized knowledge, or skills) and some potential impacts of my idea on people, animals, and/or the natural world. I can build a prototype, model, or action plan that meets most or all of my design criteria.
Project-specific:- I can generate multiple wellness-reset options ranging from realistic to more challenging and select one that I can realistically prototype by considering my time, resources, and constraints at school
- I can build an action plan that meets most design requirements (wellness behaviors, reduced sedentary habits, immediate peak functioning with nutrition/rest, and stress relief) and I can specify how I will collect progress data weekly to judge whether it is working.
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- I can use diverse strategies (e.g., mapping, visualizing, scenario-building) to come up with a wide range of possible solutions or actions. I can select one testable idea that also considers ethical factors (e.g., fairness, harm, benefit) and, if applicable, community strengths and assets. I can build a prototype, model, or action plan that meets my design criteria and constraints and draws on additional research or mentorship support as needed.
Project-specific:- I can use strategies like mapping and scenario-building to create a wide range of wellness plan options that include both physical and mental well-being (fitness components and stress management/recovery)
- I can select a testable plan that considers ethical factors (avoiding harmful substances; safe, non-harmful routines) and community strengths/resources, and I can build an action plan with measurable goals, tracking tools, and a feasible schedule for the seven-week period.
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- I can use diverse strategies to come up with a wide range of possible solutions or actions. I can select several ideas to test with input from multiple stakeholders while attending to my design criteria, constraints, ethical factors, and, if applicable, community strengths and assets. I can build prototypes, models, or action plans that meet my design criteria and constraints, integrate input from those most impacted, and enable me to test, study, and/or iterate my design.
Project-specific:- I can use diverse ideation strategies to develop several wellness plan ideas and choose multiple elements to test with input from relevant stakeholders (e.g., peers, staff, or partners) while meeting my design criteria, constraints, and ethical considerations
- I can build prototypes/model action plans that integrate growth-mindset supports, align with personal needs and interests, and include a robust monitoring plan (what data I collect, how often, and how I will use it to revise).
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- I can use and lead others through idea generation processes and strategies to generate a wide range of possible solutions or actions. I can select several ideas to test with input from multiple stakeholders while attending to my design criteria and constraints as well as ethical, legal, and cultural considerations. I can build prototypes, models, or action plans that meet my design criteria and constraints and enable me to test or study different variables that impact the design and its potential efficacy/impact.
Project-specific:- I can lead others in idea-generation to test multiple wellness variables (e.g., different movement-break types, snack timing, recovery/breathing strategies, and rest routines) using stakeholder input
- I can build and refine a comprehensive seven-week action plan that attends to ethical, legal, cultural considerations and community resource options, includes clear fitness/health goals and monitoring metrics, and enables me to study and adjust the plan based on the evidence I collect.
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Learn with Purpose
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Develop a plan to pursue a goal
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- With guidance, I can set a goal for a project. With guidance, I can plan some steps to help me reach the goal.
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- With guidance, I can set a personal wellness goal for my seven-week school-day wellness routine and identify simple steps I will try (e.g., hydration, movement breaks, sleep/recovery habits).
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- I can set a goal for a project and plan some steps to reach it, working alone or with others. I can help make sure that roles and/or steps are clear.
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- I can set a personal wellness goal and plan basic steps to help me reach it, working alone or with others, and I can describe who will do what and when the steps will happen.
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- I can create or co-create a specific, achievable goal for a project or task. I can create or co-create a plan for a project or task that breaks down the work into stages or steps and includes key dates or events. When working with others, I can discuss various preferences, needs, and/or strengths to help us develop our roles and work well together.
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- I can create a specific, achievable goal and a step-by-step plan for my school-day wellness routine, breaking the work into stages (setup, weekly practice, check-ins) with key dates or events.
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- I can create or co-create a specific, achievable goal and success criteria for a project or task. I can create or co-create a feasible plan (e.g., stages, tasks, assignees, time estimates, due dates) that accounts for task/project constraints and resources needed. When working with others, I can demonstrate care for various preferences, needs, and/or strengths to help us each contribute and work well together. When available, I can try using digital tools (e.g., scheduling communications and feedback, sharing work) to follow a plan and help reach a goal.
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- I can create success criteria (what “doing well” looks like for my focus, energy, stress, nutrition, and activity) and a feasible plan that accounts for my schedule and available resources, using progress updates I can track.
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- I can create or co-create specific, achievable goals and success criteria for a project or task. I can create or co-create a feasible plan and set of progress-monitoring tools that account for task/project constraints and resources needed. When working with others, I can demonstrate care for various preferences, needs, or strengths and help establish inclusive norms, routines, and/or structures that enable us to each contribute and work well together. When available, I can choose digital tools to meet a specific need for our project or team.
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- I can create specific goals and success criteria and use monitoring tools (e.g., daily checklists, simple data/ratings) that track my progress and help me decide what to continue or change.
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- I can create or co-create the purpose, goals, and success criteria for a project or initiative and develop strategies for anticipated issues. I can create or co-create a feasible plan and set of progress-monitoring tools that account for project constraints, resources needed, and other contextual factors. When working with others, I can demonstrate care for various preferences, needs, or strengths and help establish inclusive norms, routines, and/or structures that attend to cultural and/or power differences (e.g., gender, language, race, ability), and that enable us to each contribute and work well together. When available, I can choose and adapt digital tools to meet specific needs for our project or team.
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- I can create the purpose, goals, and success criteria for my wellness initiative and develop strategies for anticipated issues (e.g., busy days, stress spikes, low energy), using inclusive routines/norms and adapting my plan and tools as needed to sustain progress.
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Learn with Purpose
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Monitor progress and adjust
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- With guidance, I can stop to check in with myself or my partners to see how it’s going. I/we can ask for help if needed.
Project-specific:- With guidance, I can pause to check in with myself and my partners about my wellness routine progress (e.g., exercise, nutrition timing, rest/recovery, hydration) using the data I’m collecting
- If I’m stuck or distracted, I can ask for help or use a simple next step to keep trying to meet my goal.
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- I can stop to check in with myself or my partners about how it’s going (e.g., Am I stuck? Do I need anything? Am I closer to my goal?). If I/we get stuck or distracted, I can come up with some ideas about how to move forward (e.g., ask for help, start over, use a new tool).
Project-specific:- I can pause to check in with myself and my partners about whether my seven-week wellness reset is moving me toward my targets for focus, energy, stress reduction, and activity levels
- If I get stuck or distracted, I can suggest at least one adjustment (e.g., change timing, add a recovery habit, or try a different support strategy) and try it again.
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- I can pause to check in on progress and practice positive self-talk and/or encouragement of my team or partner. If I/we get stuck or distracted, I/we can identify the cause of the issue and try out an idea about how to move forward (e.g., change the approach, adjust the environment, ask for the specific help needed to keep progressing).
Project-specific:- I can regularly pause to evaluate my progress toward my personal wellness goals and reflect on what’s working using my collected evidence
- If something isn’t going as planned, I can identify likely causes (habits, sleep, stress, or activity patterns) and try a revised approach while using positive self-talk to stay motivated.
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- I can regularly pause to check in with myself and/or others about process and progress toward the goal(s). I can practice positive self-talk and/or encouragement of my team or partner. If an issue arises, I/we can recognize it promptly, analyze causes, and pursue a suitable solution.
Project-specific:- I can consistently monitor my progress during the routine, comparing my wellness check-in results to my goal evidence (focus, energy, stress, movement, and nutrition/rest behaviors)
- If an issue arises, I can analyze causes, consider multiple possible fixes, and adjust my plan promptly to improve outcomes.
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- Puedo hacer pausas periódicas para comprobar conmigo mismo y/o con los demás el proceso y el progreso hacia el/los objetivo(s). Puedo hablarme a mí mismo y/o animar a mi equipo o compañero de forma positiva y adaptada a las necesidades o preferencias individuales. Puedo utilizar ciclos de retroalimentación para ayudar a mejorar el trabajo. Si surge un problema, sé/sabemos reconocerlo rápidamente, analizar las causas y buscar una solución adecuada basada en múltiples datos o perspectivas. Puedo entablar conversaciones difíciles para resolver conflictos o problemas del equipo, según sea necesario.
Project-specific:- Puedo hacer pausas periódicas para comprobar conmigo mismo y/o con los demás el proceso y el progreso hacia mis objetivos de bienestar usando múltiples datos (por ejemplo, registros de actividad, hidratación, sueño, y autoevaluaciones de estrés/foco)
- Puedo hablarme a mí mismo y/o animar a mi equipo de manera positiva mientras uso ciclos de retroalimentación para ajustar mi plan y mejorar mi desempeño; si surge un problema, puedo reconocerlo rápidamente, analizar causas y proponer una solución adecuada basada en varias perspectivas.
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- I can regularly pause to check in on process and progress toward the goal(s). I can practice positive self-talk and/or encouragement of my team or partner that is responsive to individual needs or preferences. I/we can use multiple feedback cycles to improve the work and foster shared learning. If an issue arises, I/we can recognize it promptly, analyze causes, and pursue a suitable solution informed by multiple data points or perspectives. I can engage in and/or facilitate difficult conversations to resolve team conflicts or issues, as needed, using a strengths-based approach.
Project-specific:- I can regularly run feedback cycles by checking process and progress toward my wellness goals using multiple data sources and explain how that evidence informs adjustments
- I can facilitate difficult conversations with my team/partner when needed (strengths-based, solutions-focused) and refine my plan using multiple perspectives to improve fitness, recovery, nutrition, focus, and stress management.
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