Choice themes session 4

Choice themes session 4 [∞]

Week 1 = Mental difficulty

Week 2 = Financial difficulty

Week 3 = Logistical difficulty (let’s do a field trip where they have to navigate somewhere using the buses/coordinates etc)

Week 4 = Emotional difficulty

Week 5 = Social difficulty

Week 6 = Physical difficulty (fits in with Grit this week)

Socratic Questions (launches) should all be based around the “difficulty” type we are exploring that week. There are so many good examples of people or countries or families who have struggled with all these different types of difficulties. There are lots of opportunities for "Imagine you are in this person's shoes - would you choose A or B" type questions. Follow up questions involving overcoming those difficulties are also fantastic. ie If you could develop the mindset/ability etc of _______ or _______ which would be most helpful in this situation? (this is how we could bring in our growth mindset and habits)Landings (reflections & games) could also be based around the week's topic. Brain teasers for the mental difficulty week, money games for the financial difficulty week etc etcA.I. also generated examples for each type of difficulty:

Mental Difficulty:

Complex problem solving

Learning a new skill with a steep learning curve

High-pressure situations requiring quick decision-making

Concentrating on demanding tasks for extended periods

Financial Difficulty:

Managing a tight budget

Paying off large debts

Making significant financial decisions

Risks

Logistical Difficulty:

Coordinating complex schedules

Managing tight deadlines

Dealing with unexpected obstacles or changes in plans

Navigating unfamiliar environments

Emotional Difficulty:

Dealing with grief or loss

Navigating difficult relationships

Facing rejection or criticism

Managing anxiety or stress in challenging situations

Social Difficulty:

Public speaking or performing in front of a crowd

Navigating social hierarchies or complex group dynamics

Initiating conversations with strangers

Resolving conflicts with others

Physical Difficulty:

Heavy lifting

Endurance activities like running long distances

Performing tasks with limited mobility

Manual dexterity required for intricate tasks

Does this make sense? Do you agree? Disagree? Is my message totally confusing? Let me know your thoughts.

Monday Quest starts at 12:45

Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme and

a 10 minute game/challenge for landing stemming from the theme?

Tuesday Quest starts at 8:30 and then will you drive a group over to P.E. at 10:00?

Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme

Wednesday Quest starts at 12:45

Will you please prepare a 10 minute launch on the theme and

a 10 minute game/challenge for landing stemming from the theme? (You will only have ~ 2/3 of the DELTAs on Wednesday landing because the others will be doing a landing with their blurps)

Thursday Quest starts at 8:50

no launch because they do their pitches and Town Hall that morning

Remember: Format for a launch is = a short intro (story or video) and then 2 quality Socratic questions (edited)