9.2 Project Pedigree
“Project Pedigree” (Lesson RNH.9.2) is a Reaching New Heights leadership activity that teaches students project-planning skills through organized brainstorming and a visual planning tree. Students first experience chaotic brainstorming, learn brainstorming rules, then organize their ideas into a “pedigree” planning tree using who/what/when categories on Post-it notes to plan a real event or chapter project.
At a glance
- Time required
- 60 minutes
- Materials
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- Flipchart paper – three pieces for brainstorming and one piece to create a large planning tree with Post-It notes
- Markers
- Post-it notes (3" X 5") – two full pads
- RNH.9.2.AS.A – one per facilitator
- RNH.9.2.AS.B – one per student
- Purpose
- The purpose of this activity is to help students develop the project planning skills of time management, task analysis, making and using a time line, and prioritizing techniques.
- Connection Questions
- 1. This is one method of organizing a project or activity. How else might it be done? 2. Where might you be able to use these planning skills in your daily life? 3. What are some projects our chapter currently conducts that might benefit from this type of planning activity?
- LifeKnowledge Precepts Addressed
- A2. Focus on results. A3. Plan effectively. B5. Participate effectively as a team member. C5. Persuade others to commit. D3. Accept responsibility for personal actions. F3. Use innovative problem-solving strategies. J1. Think critically. J3. Practice sound decision making. J6. Persuade others. N1. Demonstrate the decision-making processes. N2. Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- LK Lesson Suggestion
- MS.46 – Identifying Planning Skills; MS.47 – Using Planning Skills; AHS.34 – Strategic Thinking and Planning; AHS.44 – Organization Planning