To GALACTIC 2019

It is important to choose a topic that students can relate to and get enthusiastic about. Think about the final product before you begin creating lesson plans.  Where do you want them to end up?  I wish I had given previous year's lesson plans a review before thinking about this year's class.  It always helps to get other perspectives.  The lesson plans of the other 2019 groups can be valuable as well in helping to find direction.  The students really like to perform at least a piece of their final product on stage at the closing banquet.  There were some wonderful poems and spoken word pieces at this year's 2018 banquet.  As far as the physical product, students like to talk about it and what they learned throughout the week at the banquet presentation.  Creativity and originality are great motivators to get them excited on the first day.  This is a rewarding and inspiring experience.  Enjoy it!