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Lesson 9:

Prepare for Impact 3...2...1...

Learning Targets

Synthesize plans for philanthropic projects to finalize preparations and be ready to execute plans.
Duration 20 MINS
Downloads Lesson Plan, Prepare for Impact - Student Worksheet & Presentation
Materials Student Worksheet, Electronic Devices (if needed), Presentation Slides

Downloadable Materials

Lesson Plan: Final Project Preparations

Lesson Plan: Final Project Preparations

Work session for finalizing project details. Features rapid-fire 15-second student updates, independent and small group work time, and peer support. Students address final questions: Who are we supporting? Where/when is the project? What marketing is in place? What still needs to be done?

Activity: Prepare for Impact - Student Worksheet

Activity: Prepare for Impact - Student Worksheet

Simple, focused worksheet with sections for recording project and event details and creating a task completion checklist. Provides structure for last-minute organization and ensures students have addressed every aspect of their project before execution.

Presentation: Finish Up the Details

Presentation: Finish Up the Details

Project management presentation guiding students through final preparation questions: Who are you helping and why? What have you done? What still needs to be completed? Covers support, timeline, location, marketing, and evidence documentation.

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