Learning Intention

I will choose a project idea that connects with my skills, interests, and tools I’ve learned, and begin outlining what I want to create.

✅ Success Criteria

I can describe my project idea, explain what it’s for, and begin identifying tools, features, or formats I’ll need to build it.

🌍 Why Are We Learning This?

Great projects don’t just show what you know — they show who you are and how you think. This is your chance to build something that reflects your unique skills and values, whether it’s for your portfolio, internship, or future career.

⏰ Warm-Up Prompt (5–7 min)

“If you could build any tech product, tool, or site — just one thing — what would it be and who would it be for?”

Let your first answer be messy. Don’t edit yourself yet.

🧠 Mini-Lesson – What Makes a Meaningful Independent Project?

Introduce or revisit core project themes:

• Civic Impact
• Design + Accessibility
• Identity + Expression
• Internship or Workplace Relevance
• Tool Mastery (HTML/CSS, StoryMap, ideaMaker, Forms, etc.)

Examples from past student work (modify as needed):