Adapting to a changing world MODULE 9: MANAGING CHANGE

Agenda Welcome and introductions Adapting in a changing world ACTIVITY: Our Changing World/My Changing World Tips for managing change College Planning Checklist Questions and Answers

Welcome & Introductions

Adapting in a changing world

Things do not change; we change. -Henry David Thoreau

Adapting in a changing world Change is inevitable. During your lifetime, you will experience change in almost everything around you (including new technologies, environmental change, healthcare, education changes, new friends, college experiences, etc.). You must be prepared for change. Your ability to adapt to change will help you be successful. Today, we will explore change around us and how to adapt.

Activity OUR CHANGING WORLD/MY CHANGING WORLD

Our changing world/my changing world You will receive a 5x7 index card. Number your card with a #1 and #2 and leave space to write a couple sentences for each #1 – List one thing in society that you would like to change (Example: Racism, lowering the drinking age) #2 – List one thing you would like to change about your own academic behavior (Example: Be a better note taker, raise my GPA, make an “A” in biology) Do not put your name on your card

Our changing world/my changing world The session facilitator will shuffle the cards and redistribute them so you do not have your own card Break into small groups and read each card aloud Choose the areas of change from #1 and #2 that you would like to explore more Right five actions steps to make that change happen; identify a group scribe to write down the answers and a group presenter who will share with the class what you have decided The action steps must be useful, reasonable, and doable You will have 15 minutes for this exercise (manage your time wisely)

Activity Wrap-up What are some of the key takeaways from these conversations you will remember from today? Is it hard to change the world? The nation? Your community? Yourself? What are the major changes involved with making the transition from high school to college? What action steps can you take to make it easier?

Tips for managing change

Do your research Weigh the pros and cons Outline all of your possible action steps Trust your instincts Don’t be afraid to ask for help and advice Your attitude about change can make a big difference on the outcome

College Planning Checklist

Seniors ◦Finalize your financial aid ◦Contact your roommate ◦Register or attend orientation ◦Send your final transcript to the college you plan to attend ◦Start research student organizations you may be interested in joining ◦Find out the name of the SHPE Chapter President at your future college Freshmen to Juniors ◦Sign up for a summer camp ◦Challenge yourself to read at least one book each month during the summer ◦Take some SAT practice tests online at KhanAcademy.org

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