Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce participants to project independence by identifying resource gaps and learning basic project mapping steps, setting the stage for deeper skills in subsequent sessions.
Starting with self-assessment of available resources and a simple map gives participants awareness of their current practices, highlights improvement areas, and builds confidence early in the series.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Resource Gap Identification
10 minutes
Step 3
Mapping Basics Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection & Next Steps
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Project Pathfinder: Session 1
Session Agenda
Resource Gap Identification
Project Mapping Basics
Example: Newsletter Launch Map
Reflection & Next Steps
Activity
Game
Rubric
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Build on your initial project map by adding realistic time estimates and priority levels to tasks, increasing your scheduling accuracy and focus.
Layering time and priority onto project maps helps clarify task sequencing, manage workloads, and ensure high-impact tasks receive attention, boosting independence in planning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Welcome & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Time & Priority Layers Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair Priority Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Group Discussion & Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Project Pathfinder: Session 2
Session 2 Agenda
Estimating Task Durations
Priority Coding Guide
Example: Adding Time & Priority
Reflection & Next Steps
Activity
Discussion
