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Visionary: Project Wonder

Location: Planet Earth

Focus: Young People Taking Action

Strategic Vision

Welcome to “Strategic Vision” – the third part of our learning journey! Following the steps we took in “Community Engagement,” this segment focuses on sparking strategic thinking by introducing some practical business tools, getting us ready to make a difference in our communities.

Here’s what’s ahead:

  • Exploring ways to better understand our community and find a place where we can use our strengths and passions to create a project that is a good fit.

  • Figuring out what factors shape our community and how we can turn challenges into opportunities.

  • Taking a closer look at ourselves and our community through exercises like SWOT analysis to help us make better decisions.

  • Diving into market research and community surveys to gather important insights.

  • Learning time management strategies to balance everything while also improving our communication and leadership skills.

This module isn’t just about learning; it’s about thinking critically. It’s about giving ourselves the knowledge, skills, and tools we need to truly make an impact.

Exploration #1
Areas for Growth
Exploration #2
Market Research
Exploration #3
Community Survey
Exploration #4
Empowerment Kit
Reflection
Wrap Up
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Personal Areas for Growth

While these statements by Michael Scott from The Office might not be the brightest, he is right in the fact that our weaknesses can also become our strengths. The first step t...
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SWOT analysis

In this path you’ll learn to assess situations comprehensively, consider internal and external factors, and develop strategies to overcome challenges effectively. Students w...
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Bonus Path: VIA Strengthsfinder & Teamwork

This path is a great example of how fiction can teach us something about ourselves and how to live our lives. You’ll get to revisit collaborative times in your life and see ...
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Bonus Path Areas for Growth and Teamwork

You are about to start a big community project and need people that can help support you in your weakest areas. After completing this path, you’ll have a list of people who ...
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Observation Spark

Sometimes we get so used to our lives and the environments that we are in, that we don't even notice what makes it special or what problems it has. By drawing out the details ...
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Primary and Secondary Sources

When you start researching, it's super important to pick the right type of info to back up your analysis. You don't want to mix up personal opinions with facts or use stats to...
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Secondary Research

You always want to make sure that the information you are basing your project ideas off of are accurate and trustworthy. Otherwise, you are contributing to the spread of false...
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Bonus Path: Digital Skills and Websites

Being able to quickly find what you need on a website is a crucial 21st-century skill. If you need a bit of help understanding website sections and key terms, follow this path...
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Research Question Spark

Whether it’s choosing a new project idea, buying a car, or deciding on a career path, asking the right questions ensures that decisions are well-informed. Good questions hel...
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Writing a Research Question

Writing a Research Question

After your community interviews, there's got to be something that caught your eye or tugged at your heartstrings. Time to dive deeper! Brainstorm Choose the issue that...
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Create a Survey

Surveys help you understand your market and get to know your audience. Because there are many different perspectives about different topics, it is good to understand how other...
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Sampling Methods

If you’re going to do your own research, you want to make sure that you are doing it right, otherwise all of your findings might be discredited. In this path, you will get t...
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Community Survey Conclusion Activity

Taking the time to look over your research and really think about your results is one of the best ways to spot crucial needs in your community. Through your first hand investi...
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Bonus Path Graphs Review Spark

By using google forms, you do not need to do anything to create the graphs from your survey! Google forms creates graphs and charts based on the collected responses. So, why d...
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Choose your project – motivation

You have reached the project selection phase in the course. Exploring a motivation theory will provide a framework to help you decide if your ideas connect with your personal ...
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Time Management

At some point in your life, you’re going to struggle with managing your time and balancing all of your responsibilities and fun activities. This path will not only help you ...
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Feelings check in

The Feeling Wheel is posted above, a visual created by Gloria Willcox, that helps people talk about their emotions in a deeper way. If you are ever not sure about a word that ...
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Benefits of Breathwork

Breathwork can have a powerful impact on both your physical and emotional state of being. This path will help you understand why it is so important to learn, whether you want ...
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Module 3 Wrap-Up

Taking everything you learned through your research process, you will get to create a compelling video that tells the story of your ideal project and engages your audience wit...