Encourage tinkering with ideas, relationships, connections. Set up situations where students have to find information not readily available in school texts. Provide opportunity for students to design open-ended explorations of the concept. Provide multiple options so students can plan a unique "proof" of learning.

Future Careers and Plans

Objective: Students will explore career options.
Activity: Students brainstorm possible states or places they might like to live in. Each student then explores several places of interest before choosing one for a final research project.
Evaluation: Participation and project selection.