“Building a Better You” Project (120 points)

Adapted from the FCCLA Power of One National Program

Objective: The “Building a Better You” project is designed to help students find and use their personal power. Students will set a personal goal, work to achieve it, and enjoy the results. The skills students learn by completing this project will help them now and in the future: in school, with friends and family, as well as in the work place. This project has been broken up into three manageable sections. Students will receive a separate grade for each section. However, at the end of this assignment students will turn in a notebook with all sections completed. Students will follow the FCCLA planning process below to clearly map out their project.

Section 1: Action Plan – Due______

Identify a Concern: In oneparagraph addressing the following topics;

Identify a life concern that is this important to you.

Explain why this is a concern for you.

Narrow your concern to specific actions that can lead to a realistic and attainable project.

Set a Goal:Write a quality goal using the S.M.M.A.R.T. goal method. Before writing your plan evaluate your goal by asking yourself (no documentation necessary for the evaluation process);

Is the goal realistic with the timeavailable?

Is it an in-depth project?

Areyou assuming full responsibility for the project?

Are the project’s objectives clearly stated?

Are the planned activities meaningful and significant to the project?

Form a Plan: Devote one section to each of the following topics. Information can be shared using charts, graphs, and/or written descriptions;

List steps that need to be taken to accomplish your goal.

Describe the “who, what, where, when, and how”.

List the abilities, skills, and knowledge required on your part.

List other available resources, such as people, places, publications, and funds.

Create a workable timetable to keep track of your progress.

List possible barriers you might face, and develop plans if necessary.

Develop a reward system to recognize your accomplishments along the way.

Section 2: Action Check-In –Due______

Evaluate your progress by answering the following questions in complete sentences;

Has your goal been thought out enough to complete the requirements for the assignment?

Will you be able to complete your goal with your current resources and time requirements?

Are there any additional resources that can beutilized to help you accomplish your goal?

What challenges or obstacles do you have to faces while working on your goal?

What will you do to overcome the challenge?

Section 3: Act/Follow-Up - Due______

Act: Document your progress throughout the process by creating a personal memory book. Expectable forms of documentation in your book are;

Personal writings

Action logs

Progress reports

Pictures

Other forms of documentations may be approved by your instructor

Follow-Up: Answer the following question in a one page reflection of your experiences while completing this assignment.

What did your learn?

What were the most successful parts of your project?

Why do you feel they were the most successful parts?

What were some of the challenges that you faced while working on this project?

What would you change if you repeated the project?

Student Check Off / Section / Points Possible / Points Earned
Identify a Concern: 1 paragraph / 10
Set a Goal: 1 descriptive sentence / 10
Form a Plan: 1 dedicated section for each / 20
  • List steps that need to be taken to accomplish your goal.

  • Describe the “who, what, where, when, and how”.

  • List the abilities, skills, and knowledge required on your part.

  • List other available resources, such as people, places, publications, and funds.

  • Create a workable timetable to keep track of your progress.

  • List possible barriers you might face, and develop plans if necessary.

  • Develop a reward system to recognize your accomplishments along the way.

Action Check In: answer the above questions / 20
Act: provide documentation process and progress / 20
Follow-Up: 1 page reflection / 10
Final Book: All sections together in a neat, organized, and creative book / 30