Summit Guide Teacher Notes
A comprehensive teacher lesson plan for a goal-setting unit, themed around a mountain climbing expedition. It includes grade-level adjustments for grades 4-12, pacing guides, and essential questions.
Base Camp Warmup
A short warm-up activity for students to identify their aspirations and contrast a simple 'wish' with an actionable 'goal'. Includes an expedition-readiness scale.
Peak Performance Slides
A visual presentation for teaching goal-setting principles using a mountain climbing metaphor. Covers SMART goals, long-term vs. short-term planning, and overcoming obstacles.
Expedition Map Worksheet
A structured two-page worksheet where students define their 'Summit' (long-term goal) and 'Foothills' (short-term milestones), applying the SMART framework to ensure feasibility.
Summit Quest Project
An instruction sheet for a summative project where students create a visual map of their personal goals, including milestones, obstacles, and resources.
Climbing Gear Rubric
A grading rubric for the Summit Quest Project, evaluating students on their SMART goal application, milestone sequencing, hazard planning, and overall effort.