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🎯 Week 19: New Year Vision

Lesson Overview
Grade Level Grades 5-6
Duration 45 minutes
Curriculum Year B
STREAM Focus All Areas (Reflection & Planning)

Week 19: New Year Vision

🎯 Learning Objectives

STEM Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Analyze first semester learning 2. Set strategic goals for second semester 3. Create measurable action plans 4. Apply project management thinking

Faith Integration Objectives

Students will be able to: 1. Discern God's call in setting goals 2. Connect goals to purpose 3. Commit to growth with faith

Week 19: New Year Vision

🙏 Faith-Reason Integration

Catholic Teaching Connection

Vocation & Purpose — God has a plan for each of us. Setting goals isn't just about achievement — it's about discerning and pursuing God's call in our lives. We use our gifts to serve His purposes.

Scripture Connection

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." — Jeremiah 29:11

Saint Connection

St. Ignatius of Loyola — Master of discernment, Ignatius created spiritual exercises to help people understand God's will. His approach combined prayer, reflection, and practical planning — faith and reason together!

📚 Materials Needed

  • First semester portfolios

  • Goal setting worksheets

  • Vision board materials (optional)

  • Planning templates

  • Journals

📝 Lesson Procedure (45 minutes)

Opening Prayer (2 min)

"Lord, You know the plans You have for us! Help us set goals that align with Your will. St. Ignatius, teach us to discern wisely. May our second semester bring growth that honors You. Amen."

First Semester Review (10 min)

Reflect on Year B so far:

Major units completed:

  • 🧬 Biotechnology — cells, DNA, ethics

  • ⚡ Renewable Energy — sustainability, Laudato Si'

  • 🦎 Biomimicry — nature-inspired design

  • 📱 App Development — creating for others

Personal reflection:

  • What am I proudest of?

  • Where did I struggle?

  • What surprised me?

  • How did I grow?

Skills inventory: Rate yourself 1-5:

  • Coding/programming

  • Engineering design

  • Data analysis

  • Presentation

  • Collaboration

  • Faith integration

Strategic Goal Setting (15 min)

Set SMART goals for second semester:

Ignatian discernment questions:

  • What brings me energy and joy?

  • Where do I sense God calling me?

  • What would serve others?

  • What would help me grow?

Goal categories:

1. Academic/Skills Goal

  • What STREAM skill do I want to develop?

  • How will I measure progress?

  • What steps will I take?

2. Character/Virtue Goal

  • What virtue do I want to strengthen?

  • How does this connect to my learning?

  • What practices will help?

3. Service/Impact Goal

  • How will I use my skills for others?

  • Who can I help?

  • What difference can I make?

For each goal:

  • Specific: What exactly?

  • Measurable: How will I know?

  • Achievable: Is this realistic?

  • Relevant: Why does it matter?

  • Time-bound: By when?

Vision Board/Plan (12 min)

Visualize your semester:

Option A: Vision Board

  • Images representing goals

  • Words/phrases of motivation

  • Scripture or saint inspiration

  • Visual reminder of purpose

Option B: Action Plan

  • Break each goal into steps

  • Set milestones

  • Identify resources needed

  • Plan for obstacles

Include:

  • First semester achievements (foundation)

  • Second semester goals (target)

  • Steps to get there (path)

  • Faith anchors (why it matters)

Accountability Partnership (4 min)

Share and commit:

Partner up:

  • Share one goal

  • Explain why it matters

  • Ask for accountability

  • Commit to check-ins

Partner role:

  • Encourage

  • Ask about progress

  • Celebrate wins

  • Support through struggles

Closing (2 min)

Second semester preview:

  • Social Entrepreneurship

  • Health Technology

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Final Exhibition

Commitment: "I will pursue my goals with God's help and my community's support."

Closing Prayer: "Lord, thank You for plans and purposes! Help us pursue goals that align with Your will. Give us perseverance when it's hard and humility when we succeed. St. Ignatius, help us discern wisely and act boldly. Bless our second semester! Amen."

📎 Home Connection

"We set goals for second semester today! Ask your child: 'What goals did you set?' 'Why do those matter to you?' 'How can I support you?' Consider setting family goals together. St. Ignatius taught that good planning and prayer go together!"

✅ Assessment

  • Reflected meaningfully on first semester

  • Set SMART goals in multiple areas

  • Created visual/action plan

  • Connected goals to faith purpose

Lesson Version: 1.0 — Year B | **