Lesson Plan

Future Lab Project Outline

Students will create a 3D diorama illustrating their academic, social, and personal goals, reinforcing self-reflection and planning skills.

This lesson empowers 3rd graders to articulate goals, visualize future achievements, and build ownership of learning through hands-on creativity.

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Gather and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Goals

10 minutes

Step 3

Plan Diorama

10 minutes

Step 4

Construct Diorama

20 minutes

Step 5

Reflect and Share

15 minutes

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Build Your Future Lab

Today’s Agenda

What Is a Future Lab?

Three Types of Goals

Brainstorm Your Goals

Plan Your Diorama

Build Your Lab

Success Criteria

Reflect & Share

Let’s Get Started!

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Project Guide

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Rubric

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Journal

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