Lesson Plan
Vision Quest Outline
Students will envision their future selves, map personal and academic goals, and articulate actionable steps through guided visualization and structured activities.
Helping 9th graders clarify their long-term aspirations and set concrete goals builds motivation, self-awareness, and a foundation for academic and career planning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook & Objective Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Visualization
10 minutes
Step 3
Future Self Presentation
10 minutes
Step 4
Mind’s Eye Mapping Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Five-Year Reflection Journal
10 minutes
Step 6
One-Word Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Step 7
Share & Closing
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Future Self Presentation
Visualization Prompt
Sensory Details
Academic Goals
Career Goals
Personal & Lifestyle Goals
Setting SMART Goals
Mapping Action Steps
Sticky Note Insight
Next Steps

Activity


Journal


Cool Down

