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A resource guide for teaching qualitycollege preparation apprenticeships

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Apprenticeship Planning Guidance

WE TEACH CHILDREN, NOT CURRICULUM!

This apprenticeship requires significant preparation and planning in order to be deliveredmost effectively. Please read below. The checklist below outlines the early logisticalarrangements that will need to be addressed prior to the start of the apprenticeship.

Lesson 3 High school students

Action step: Identify and secure high school students as clients.Through Citizen Schools 8th Grade Academy, local high schools or apprentices older

siblings, secure several high school students to attend the 3rd lesson and the WOW! Invitethem to attend any other sessions, especially the college visits.

Lesson 4 College visit

Action step: Arrange for a college visit.This apprenticeship only carries weight when students get to actually see a college. It is

suggested that the CT/TL make arrangements with a student group, admissions office, and/orfinancial aid counselor so that apprentices will have the chance to formally interact with

people from the college.

Lesson 5 Meet with banker

Action step: Secure a meeting with a banker or financial advisor.This can be done by contacting local banks, neighborhood branches, or financial institutions.

Many already share a relationship or interest in Citizen Schools and are flexible enough tocommit to one session. They should also be encouraged to attend the WOW!

Lesson 6 College visit

Action step: Arrange a second college visit.When visiting their second campus, it is recommended that the CT/TL arrange a meeting with

an administrator or admissions counselor to discuss admissions and financial aid. Studentsshould also be more pro-active in interviewing students and making comparisons to the

previously visited college.

Lesson 7 Meet with advisor Action step: Secure a meeting with a guidance counselor or college advisor.

The objective for this session is to address the academic and financial preparation. It is recommended toschedule a session with the high school guidance counselor or with an advisor from a community

organization, such as TERI College Access.

Lesson 10 - WOW!

Action step: Confirm that the high school clients will attend. Action step: Secure panelists from finance and higher education.

It is essential that the clients (high school students) attend, as well as that a panelist of experts andprofessionals from the related field of finance and higher education are committed to coming to the WOW!


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WOWSUMMARYWOWSTAMPOFAPPROVAL

BE REAL: Your final product or performance should meet adult standards of quality, befunctional and authentic without denying the apprentices the chance to participate in the process.

ADD VALUE: Producing products or performances that are valuable to the community is at theheart of the Citizen Schools model.

BE PUBLIC: Apprentices generate authentic WOWs when they are capable of demonstratingand teaching others the skill they have learned in a public forum where they can be recognized, beheld accountable for their learning and show off the skills they have learned. Apprentices shouldbe celebrated for their work. Displaying work publicly is a transformative process and ensures thesuccess and quality of the work produced.

ALLOW KIDS TO TEACH BACK: True top of the triangle learning happens whenapprentices are given the opportunity to take on the role of master teacher and teach what theyhave learned to others. Giving apprentices a chance to do this guarantees that they will rememberwhat you have taught them.

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Getting to WOW!

Learning Objectives

2. New Basic SkillTeamwork-Students are able to build onother apprentices ideas in

discussion and participation.

1. New Basic SkillLeadership-Students are able to takeinitiative to get information /resources needed to accomplishtasks or solve a problem.

What do I want to teach?I want to teach middle

schools students the valueof saving, the benefits ofgoing to college, and how toprepare financially and

academically to do so.

WOW!

ProductsneededfortheWOW!

Kids Invest WOW!The WOW! will be a presentation to high schoolstudents, finance professionals and families on theimportance of college and saving, and how to planfinancially and academically for college.

Presentation throughpower point or visualsoutlining whatcolleges look at andways to plan and savefinancially.

Packet of college,financial aid andbanking materialscollected throughoutapprenticeship foreach client.

High school studentsand families

Financial panelists


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Week Stage Lesson Objectives:What do we need

to get done today?

Learning Objective:

What will the studentslearn today?

Activities

1Learn new

skillsMODEL

Setup accounts

Share knowledgeWOW em!

Teamwork-Students are able to build on

other apprentices ideas indiscussion and participation.

-introduce accoun-dice game

-write around-teachbacks

2Learn new

skillsMODEL

Update accountsCollege admissionsvocabulary

Teamwork-Students are able tocontribute to group work ordiscussions while sharing thespotlight.

-update accounts-celebrity-matching game-Candidate Face--teachbacks

3Learn new

skills

MODELUpdate accountsAnalyze transcripts

Interview clients

Leadership-Students are able to articulatein speaking how what they

learn is connected to thecommunity.

-update accounts-Transcripts 101

-client interview-teachbacks

4Produce SCAFFOLD

Update accounts

College visit

Teamwork-Students are able to askquestions that deepenunderstanding of otherpeoples perspective.

-update accounts-tour college-interview studen-teachbacks

5Produce SCAFFOLD

Update accountsMeet with Banker

Leadership-Students are able to takeinitiative to getinformation/resources

needed to accomplish tasksor solve a problem.

-update accounts-session withbanker

-teachbacks

6Practice COACH

Update accountsCollege visit

Teamwork-Students are able to askquestions that deepenunderstanding of otherpeoples perspective.

-update accounts-meet w/ counsel-interview studen-gather materials-teachbacks

7Practice COACH

Update accountsMeet with advisor

Leadership-Students are able to takeinitiative to getinformation/resources

needed to accomplish tasksor solve a problem.

-update account-session withadvisor

-teachbacks

8Practice COACH Update accountsCreate WOW!

Oral presentation-Students are able to developa well organized, writtenpresentation in preparationfor their oral presentation

-update accounts-create/practicepresentation-teachbacks

WOW Plan


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9Practice FADE Update accountsDress Rehearsal

for WOW!

Teamwork-Students are able to give andreceive constructivefeedback.

-update accounts-practicepresentation-teachbacks

10Perform FADE WOW!

Leadership-Students are able to articulatein writing or speaking howwhat they have learned isconnected to the largercommunity.

-Kids Invest WO


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Name of the Apprenticeship: Talking About College

Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning

Lesson Objectives: What do we need to get done today?By the end of the lesson, the students will:

1. Setup the account system.2. Share knowledge about college3. Plan apprenticeship.

Learning Objectives: What will the students learn today?

By the end of the lesson, students will have learned:1. Teamwork - Students are able to build on other apprentices ideas in discussion

and participation.2. Benefits of a college education.3. Resources available to help students get ready for college.

Agenda based on the lesson plan. Post in the room for the students to see.

1. Review Agenda and Set Context2. Introduce accounts3. Roll the Dice!4. ---Break---5. Write AroundCT Wow and plan apprenticeship-6. Objective check & Teachbacks7. Deposits / Withdrawals

5 Minutes15530

1010 Minutes

Preparation and Space Set up:-Post Agenda (sample v.1.a) and objectives-Post Visual for Accounts (v.1.b.)-Make visual for Roll the Dice game with get-to-know-you questions (sample v.1.c)ex. Where are you from? Favorite sport? TV show? Favorite weekend activity? Favoritesubject(s)? What do you want to be when you grow up? Favorite food?-Setup flip chart paper around room with different headings on each, ex.-"Colleges we know", "Why go to college?", "What skills are necessary to go to college?","What do we want to know about college?", "Who can help us get ready for college?","What do we want to be experts in?", "Where do we need to go?", "What do we need tolearn?", "Who can we help?"

VocabularyWhat terms or concepts will you introduce in this session? Post these for thestudents to see.Professionalism, College advisor, Financial advisor, Client, Advisor,


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Materials and EquipmentName tags for apprentices, CT and TLDicePost-it notes or scrap paper


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Lesson # 1

Planning the Lesson

Set the Context and Review Agenda Time: 5 Minutes

Welcome students to the Talking About College Apprenticeship Introduce self and why youre excited to teach the apprenticeship

Review Agenda(Provide Apprentices with a visual agenda written on flipchart paper and taped upin the classroom.)

ACTIVITIES(Please factor a 5 minute break between Activities 2 and 3)

Time: 65 minutes

Activity 1: Roll the Dice Time: 15

Introduce the fun game and way for everyoneto get to know each other better.

Mention the importance of good publicspeaking and how it will play a role in theapprenticeship so it is a skill well all work on.This activity is a good start.

Take turns rolling the dice and match thenumber to the question. Make sure eachstudent introduces him/herself before theyanswer the question.

ObjectiveCreate a comfortable andrelaxed atmosphere for the

students, CT, and TL.

Learn something new about theapprentices, CT, and TL.

Activity 2: Setup Accounts Time: 15

Includes demonstration, guided practice, individual or group practice. Be sure and link toyour learning objectives.

Mention that in this apprenticeship, one importantlesson theyll learn is the importance of saving.

Divide the group into two teams. Suggestcollege mascots as ideas for names.

Explain that in this apprenticeship, in additionto value stars, behavior will be rewarded withmoney.

Each team will have an account and the moneyin the account can be used throughout theapprenticeship however each team chooses.

Positive behavior will be rewarded withdeposits (debits); negative or inappropriatebehavior will lead to penalty withdrawals(credits).

Ask the students what good/appropriatebehavior is for this apprenticeship. Whatbehavior is inappropriate?

ObjectiveIntroduce students to the valueof money and importance ofsaving.


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Mention that some that are important to youinclude: no inappropriate language, nomisbehaving; full team attendance, teamwork,participation, teach-backs, having fun (bonus).

Assign values to each behavior.

Explain that next week, theyll find out thedifferent things they can do with their money.

Explain how you will hire one person fromeach team to be the account manager eachweek and they will be paid.

--- BREAK --- (post flip chart, cue music, hand outmarkers to recorders)

Activity 3: Write-Around Time: 20


For this activity, the students will have a chance to

respond to the questions prepared on the flip-chartpaper. From their responses and with the CTs input,the class will develop the goals, objectives and planfor the apprenticeship.

When the music starts, students walk aroundthe room and respond to the questions. Thestudents should feel free to write anything thatcomes to mind. When the music stops, studentsshould help bring chart paper to front.

*This can also be done as a team activity with theincentive of a bonus for the team with the most

responses. Have the students help bring and tape the

pieces of flip chart paper to the front wall.

As a group, help the class build on or clarifyany responses, if necessary. For example, askthem who can help them learn more aboutmoney and banking? (financial advisor/banker)

Referring to the questions and the studentsresponses, show that they have set up whattheir apprenticeship will entail.

Highlight the key questions they posed.

Target the objectives and activities necessary. Want to know

Where to go

Skills necessary

Who can help

Who can we help

Objective

Harness prior knowledge ofgroup.

Demonstrate visual organizationand mapping skills.

Plan the apprenticeship.


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CT WOW! How can you apply your passionand expertise to get them psyched up about theapprenticeship?

Congratulate the apprentices for coming up

with the plan on their own and setting the stagefor how it will go this semester.

Closing & Teach Back Time: 7 Minutes

Review what you covered in this session by having a student check off the different partsof the agenda.

Introduce the way you will end each class. Asking each student to write or present 1 thingthey learned and 1 question that they have about anything. They can use oral presentationskills to present, or can write it on a scrap paper.

Model both to show what it looks like. Ask TL to record presentations, or take notes ofwhat the students mention for things learned and questions that remain.

Make Deposits / Withdrawals Time: 8 Minutes

Explain that at the end of each session, each teams account manager will report theearnings and deductions from the day. Next session, theyll see that week to week, themoney left over in their accounts will grow.


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v.1.a


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Date + - Descr.

10/16 25 Accountmanager

10/16 25 Language

10/16 100 Attendance

10/16 25 Participation

Description +

Attendance $100Teamwork $50

Participation $25

Account Mgr. $25

Professionalism $25

Teachbacks $10

Description -

Language $25

Misbehaving $25

Disrespect $50

Date + - Descr.

10/16 25 Accountmanager

10/16 25 Language

10/16 100 Attendance

10/16 25 Participation


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Sample Roll the Dice! v.1.c


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Lesson # 2


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning

Lesson Objectives: What do we need to get done today?

By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Update accounts.2. Play celebrity.3. Introduce college admissions vocabulary.4. Create our ideal candidate.

Learning Objectives: What will the students learn today?By the end of the lesson, the students will have learned:

1. Teamwork - Students are able to contribute to group work or discussionswhile sharing the spotlight.

2. How to calculate interest and how it works.3. The benefits of a college education.4. Basic terms associated with the college admissions process.


1. Update accounts2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Celebrity---Break---4. Matching Game5. Candidate Face-off

6. Objective Check & Teachbacks7. Deposits / Withdrawals

15 Minutes51052020

105 Minutes

Preparation and Space Set up:Setup desks and chairs so that the teams can sit together.Post account sheets with list of behaviors and bonuses.Post agenda.Prepare slips of paper with celebrities name and/or picture on each. Place in hat or bag.Ex. Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, George Bush, Condoleezza Rice, MLK Jr., MichaelJordan, Tom Brady, Jason Varitek, Michael Vick, Campus Director, Team Leader4 terms on front wall, 4 terms on back wall; with definitions, descriptions and visualsscattered. (terms below)

VocabularyWhat terms or concepts will you introduce in this session? Post these for thestudents to see.

Interest cost of borrowing moneyapplication, transcript, GPA, SATs, college essay, extracurricular activities, teacherrecommendations, interviewApplicant person who applies for admission or a position; candidate

Materials and Equipment


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Blank chart paperMarkers


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Lesson # 2

Planning the Lesson

Opening Ritual: Calculate Interest Earned/Update Accounts Time: 15 Minutes

Show initial balance for both teams.

Explain that each week the money in each account will earn 5% interest*.Ask if anyone knows what interest is?*Interest is the cost of borrowing money. Bank pays you interest to keep your moneythere, just as you pay interest to a bank or credit card company to borrow money fromthem. When you save your money in a bank, they pay you interest.-One week has gone by; each team can earn 5% interest.-Have each team calculate the interest they have earned and add it to their initial balanceto find the starting balance for the day. Model how to calculate interest. Math level willvary so it may be necessary to have students help each other or allow more time forclarification. 5% = 5/100 = 1/20; 1/20 x 500 = 25; 500 + 25 = 525-In order for a team to earn their interest, they have to calculate it.


Post agenda. Ask for 3 volunteers.1 - Read it for everyone to hear. 2 Timekeeper. 3 Box checker.

ACTIVITIES (Please factor a 5 minute break btwn 1 & 2) Time: 60 minutes

Celebrity Time: 10


In teams, one person will select a slip from the hat.Round 1 Say/do anything to get team to guess.

Round 2 Say 3 words.Round 3 Say only 1 word.Team has 1 minute to guess.Other team should listen but stay quiet so they dontgive the other team the answer.Team with most points earns money for their account.--- 5 min. Break --- (post vocab, cue music)

Objective#3 Students will learn about the

benefits of a college education.

Matching Game Time: 20


4 terms on front wall, 4 terms on back wall; with

definitions, descriptions and visuals scattered.Team 1 on front wall, Team 2 on back wall.Each team has 5 minutes to put the proper definition,description and visual under each term.If correct, team earns money.If there are mistakes, teams switch walls and have 2minutes to make corrections. If correct, team explainsone correction they made to earn money.

Objective

#4 Students will learn basicterms associated with thecollege admissions process.


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-Close activity by saying that each term is one thingcolleges look at when a student applies. With thoseterms in mind, ask each student to picture the perfectcandidate and how they would be for each category.

Candidate Face-off Time: 20


Each team has 10 minutes to design, draw anddescribe the perfect college candidate. Draw, write ordescribe how your candidate would do in eachcategory we just learned. They can refer to both walls.Once 10 minutes are up, each team will present theircandidate and answer questions to see if they havewhat it takes to get into college.

Objective#4 Students will apply the basicterms associated with thecollege admissions process.


Ask an apprentice to read through the agenda and see that all the items were covered andeach box was checked, while referring to the objectives for the day.

Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teachbacks. Students can present one thing theylearned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Be sure to take notes on the presentations.


Each teams account manager should report their earnings and deductions from the day.Have them fill out their final deposit slips and hand them in to the CT.

Next week, theyll again get to calculate their interest to find out how much their moneygrew from having saved it in the account. Theyll also find out, if they want to, how theycan spend their money week to week, or at the end.


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Lesson # 3


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Update their accounts.2. Analyze transcripts3. Interview clients.


By the end of the lesson, the students will have learned:1. Leadership - Students are able to articulate in speaking how what they learn is

connected to the community.2. Understand what a transcript is and how it can be looked at in the college

admissions process.3. The academic backgrounds and interests of their clients.


1. Calculate interest earned.2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Transcripts 1014. ---Break---5. Review Expectations/Introduce Client(s)6. Interview Client(s)7. Teach Back

8. Deposits / withdrawals

15 Minutes52055305

5 MinutesPreparation and Space Set up:Update accounts and post account sheetsPost agendaPost vocabulary list of college terms covered last week.Post blank flip chart paper next to list of vocab.Set up desks for client interviews

VocabularyWhat terms or concepts will you introduce in this session? Post these for thestudents to see.

Cumulative interestAdvisor

ClientAdmissions requirementsTranscript

Materials and EquipmentCameraPens/paper for advisorsTwo sets of sample transcripts


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Lesson # 3

Planning the Lesson

Opening Ritual Balance accounts Time: 15 Minutes

Post and point out the current balance for each team

Allow each team to calculate the interest, model if necessaryCalculate interest and new balanceExplain how the power of interest is that it builds on itself through what is calledcumulative interest. Because money is in an account, money earned last week helpedincrease how much money was earned this week.Money earning money.Ask for a volunteer from each team to be the account managers.


Provide Apprentices with a visual agenda written on flipchart paper and taped up in theclassroom

ACTIVITIES

(Please factor a 5 minute break btwn Activities 1 & 2) Time: 65 minutes

Activity 1: Transcripts 101 Time: 20


Refer to what they learned last week about a transcriptWho can define transcript? Who can describe a transcript?Who knows what a transcript looks like?Last week, the CT decided if the candidates they designedgot into college. This week, as teams, they get to decide

based on candidates transcripts.Each team gets 3 sample transcripts.As a team, they are to select the best candidate accordingto the academic performance seen on their transcripts.Give them 10 minutes to review the transcripts.After 10 minutes is up, one person from each teampresents which student they picked and why.This is an opportunity to debrief with them and let thestudents build on each other.

--- 5 min. BREAK ---(use this time to set up desks with college vocab posted onwall so that all advisors can see, send an apprentice tomeet clients)

ObjectiveUnderstand what a transcriptis and how it can be lookedat in the college admissionsprocess.


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Activity 2: Review Expectations/ Introduce Clients Time: 5

Set the context for the client interview.Who can we help?Today well learn as much as we can about our clients

so that for our WOW, we can offer them advice onhow to get ready for college. Last week we learned

what colleges look at and today well interview our

clients to try and find that information out.

$Bonuses$ can be earned for professionalism andteamwork so be polite and take turns asking questionsand recording answers.Make sure each advisor has a pen and paper.Ask for 3 volunteers:1-welcome the client(s) and introduce them2-explain our apprenticeship

3-offer advice on handling this as a practice interviewBreak into teams or pairs, and let the interviews begin.--Opportunity to develop public speaking skills

Activity 3: Interview Client Time: 30


In pairs, teams or as a group, allow the advisors to findout as much as possible about their client.Refer to the list of vocabulary words and questionsposted if necessary.

Encourage students to ask a lot of questions.Float around room, suggesting questions and helpingout when necessary.Take picturesGive a 5 minute warning as the interviews wrap up.Group pictureHave each advisor thank the clients for coming andtell them you will be in touch about the next meeting.

Objective#3 Learn the academicbackgrounds and interests oftheir clients.

#1 Leadership - Students areable to articulate in speakinghow what they learn isconnected to the community.


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Ask an apprentice to read through the agenda and see that all the items were covered andeach box was checked, while referring to the objectives.

Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teach backs. Students can present one thing they

learned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Be sure to take notes of presentations given.


Each teams account manager should report their earnings and deductions from the day.Have them fill out their final deposit slips and hand them in to the CT.Next week, theyll again get to calculate their interest to find out how much their moneygrew from having saved it in the account.


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Lesson # 4


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Updated accounts.2. Visited a local college.


1. Teamwork Students are able to ask questions that deepen understanding of otherpeoples perspective.

2. Perspectives on how and why to go to college from current students.


1. Update accounts2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Review expectations4. Travel5. Tour College6. Closing and Teach Back7. Deposits / Withdrawals*Expectations, closing, and teachbacks can beincorporated into the travel time, if necessary.

5 Minutes25*-455*5 Minutes*

Preparation and Space Set up:Logistics for travel and visitNotify client(s) and invite them if appropriate.Prepare list/visual of expectations for off-campus behaviorPost agendaPrint copies of campus map for each apprentice

VocabularyName of college.

Materials and Equipmento Notepad/penso Camerao Medical release formso Travel First-Aid kit


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Lesson # 4

Planning the Lesson

Opening Ritual (It should be tied to the focus of your

Apprenticeship and this session if possible)

Time: 10 Minutes

Have each team calculate the interest earned and add it to their balance.Ask for a volunteer from each team to be the account manager.


Provide Apprentices with a visual agendaAsk for a volunteer to read through the activities for the day.Take questions.

ACTIVITIES Time: 60 minutes

Activity 1: Review off-campus Expectations Time: 5

Ask the group what is appropriate behavior whilevisiting a college campus.When meeting with financial aid counselors,admissions officers and students, impress them withlevel of professionalism and maturity.$Bonuses$ will be awarded for professionalism andteamwork.-Have students use restroom before you leave.

Activity 2: Travel Time: Varies

-Travel time is opportune for teachable moments* and

to get them excited about their destination.*Provide students with a copy of the campus map toreview and become familiar with.*Take questions and quiz them about where to go forwhat.*Allow students to share places they want to see orpeople they want to meet while on campus.*You can also share insight into your collegeexperienceLet them know that as a team well do our best to seeas much as possible.

Objectives

-Plan out where youll go-Get excited for their firstcollege visit.

Activity 3: Tour Time:Possibly include: Student led tour, meeting w/admissions or financial aid counselor.

While on campus, encourage apprentices to interviewstudents they meet along the way. Try to visit:-Student center, Dining hall, academic building,library, residence hall, athletic center.

Objective-Teamwork Students are ableto ask questions that deepenunderstanding of other peoplesperspective.


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Closing & Teach Back Time: 5 Minutes*

Depending on the travel logistics, the teach backs can occur as you return to school, oronce you get back. Encourage students to share things that surprised them or interestingfacts they learned about the college and students. Once everyone has had a chance to asktheir one question, utilize the time to have students ask as many questions as they want.If possible, record the students comments or take note of what they say.

Deposits / Withdrawals Time: 5 Minutes*



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Lesson # 5


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Strengthened ability to calculate interest.2. Meet with local banker/financial advisor.


1. Leadership Students are able to take initiative to get information/resourcesneeded to accomplish tasks or solve a problem.

2. Ways to save.


1. Update accounts2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Activity: Session w/ banker4. ---Break---5. Bonus activity*6. Closing and Teach Back7. Deposits / Withdrawals

5 Minutes5 Minutes4552055 Minutes

Preparation and Space Set up:Post agenda.Arrange chairs for session w/ banker.Post blank flip chart paper for banker.

VocabularyAllow banker to offer terms that they plan to cover in their session.Examples include:

Savings Account, Trust Account, 529Interest, Loan, Financial Aid, Grant, Scholarship, Work-study

Materials and EquipmentPens, paper for students to take notesMarkers, flip chart paper for banker


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Lesson # 5

Planning the Lesson

Opening Ritual - Balance Accounts Time: 5 Minutes

Have each team calculate the interest earned and add it to their accounts.

Ask for a volunteer from each team to be the account manager.


Provide Apprentices with a visual agenda. Ask for a volunteer to read through it.

ACTIVITIES(Please factor a 5 min. break after session with banker)

Time: 50 minutes

Opportunity / Expectations Time: 5

To set the context and motivate the students, ask themsuch questions about the apprenticeship as,Who can we help? Who can help us?Let them know that $Bonuses$ for professionalism

and teamwork will be awarded.3 volunteers:1-to welcome and introduce the banker2-tell the banker what weve learned/looked into3-mention how the banker can help us/where thissession fits into our apprenticeship plan (financialexperts)

Session with Banker Time: 45

After the welcome and introduction, ask him/her totalk about his/her job and how he deals with money. If

possible he/she should cover such topics as theimportance of saving, talking to parents, and ways tosave and plan for college both as a high school studentand middle school student.Students should take notes and ask questions, utilizingthe skills theyve learned during school navigation(2 column method - main ideas, important details)Encourage apprentices to ask questions forthemselves, as well as questions on their clientsbehalf.Gather any materials provided by the banker.

Have the group thank the banker for their time andadvice. Encourage them to come to the WOW!

- - - 5 MIN BREAK - - (use this time to set up game)

ObjectiveLeadership Students are able

to take initiative to getinformation/resources needed toaccomplish tasks or solve aproblem.

Ways to save.

Bonus Activity Time: 20


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Depending on the bankers presentation, there may betime at the end. As a reward/incentive, and also areview, select one of the activities (Jeopardy) for thestudents to play.

Using the vocabulary learned throughout theapprenticeship, setup categories of terms. Underneaththe categories, place cards with dollar values on theside facing out and the answer to be read on the back.For example, on the $100 card, the back might readthe cost of borrowing money, the lender makes it andthe borrower pays it. (Interest).


Ask an apprentice to read through the agenda while another checks off what wasaccomplished. Referring to the visuals if necessary, ask the students to present or write

down their teachbacks for the day. Describing one thing they learned and offering oneremaining question. Once each apprentice has done this, they can move to seeing howmuch each team earned. Be sure to take note of what is presented.


Each teams account manager should report their earnings and deductions for the day.As CT, make any additional adjustments if necessary and have TL do the same.Have them fill out their final deposit slips and hand them in to the CT.


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Lesson # 6


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Update accounts.2. Visit a local college.


1. Teamwork Students are able to ask questions that deepen understanding of otherpeoples perspectives.


1. Update accounts.2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Review Professional Expectations4. Visit local college5. Closing and Teach Back6. Make deposits / withdrawals

5 Minutes5 Minutes575----

Preparation and Space Set up:Invite client(s) to join you on college visit. Make appropriate arrangements to meet.Post agendaPost flip chart paper to review safety and professional expectations.

VocabularyInterviewAdmissionsFinancial Aid counselor

Materials and EquipmentTravel first aid kit.Campus maps.


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Lesson # 6

Planning the Lesson

Opening Ritual Time: 5 Minutes

Have each team calculate their interest earned and find the starting balance for the day.

Assign an account manager from each team.



ACTIVITIES Time: 60 minutes

Activity 1: Review Expectations Time: 5

Encourage students to suggest appropriate behavior forwhen they are visiting a college campus; make surethey understand what behavior will not be tolerated.When meeting with financial aid counselors,admissions officers and students, impress them withlevel of professionalism and maturity.$Bonuses$ will be awarded for professionalism andteamwork.--Have students use restroom before you leave.-Utilize travel time to get them excited about theirdestination. Allow students to share places they wantto see or people they want to meet while on campus.Let them know that as a team well do our best to seeas much as possible.-You can also share insight into your collegeexperience.

Objective

Apprentices, CT and TL haveclear understanding of behaviorexpectations.

Activity 2: Visit a local College Time:

While walking around campus, encourage apprenticesto interview students and find out as much as they can

about the college experience, while also sharinginformation with each other.-If this is the second college visit, encourage them tomake comparisons, highlight differences, and inquireabout anything else they want to know.-Financial Aid Advisor if a meeting can be arrangedwith a financial aid advisor, prep the students to beready to ask questions about paying for college as well

ObjectiveTeamwork Students are ableto ask questions that deepen

understanding of other peoplesperspectives.


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as qualifying for financial aid and the different typesavailable.-Admissions counselor if a meeting with anadmissions counselor or officer representative can bearranged, encourage apprentices to find out everything

they can about the admissions process.Closing & Teach Back Time: 5 MinutesDepending on time, teach backs might be facilitated while traveling back to the school.Encourage students to share what they learned, and feel free to build on or add more towhat their fellow apprentices said.

Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teach backs. Students can present one thing theylearned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Take note of what is said and record it if possible.

Make Deposits / Withdrawals Time: 5 MinutesEach teams account manager should report their earnings and deductions from the day.Have them fill out their final deposit slips and hand them in to the CT.Next week, theyll again get to calculate their interest to find out how much their moneygrew from having saved it in the account.


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Lesson # 7


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:3. Update accounts4. Meet with a college advisor.


2. Leadership Students are able to take initiative to get information/resourcesneeded to accomplish tasks or solve a problem.

3. Understand strategies to get ready for college academically and financially.


7. Update accounts8. Review Agenda and Set Context9. Meet with college advisor10.---Break---11.Bonus Activity*12.Closing and Teach Back13.Make Deposits / Withdrawals


Preparation and Space Set up:Post updated account sheetsPost agendaPost blank flip chart paper for college advisorsOrganize room/chairs so advisors have audience oriented setupPrepare materials for bonus activity

VocabularySuggest to the advisor to touch on the following terms and have them posted:Financial Aid: Grants, Scholarships, Work-study, loans, FAFSASATs

Materials and EquipmentBlank flip chart paper


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Planning the LessonUpdate accounts Time: 5 Minutes

Have each team figure out how much interest they earned and add it to their balances.Ask for volunteers to be the account managers for their team for the day.



ACTIVITIES(Please factor a 5 minute break to follow session with advisor)

Time: 70 minutes

Opportunity / Expectations Time: 5

To set the context and motivate the students, ask themsuch questions about the apprenticeship as,

Who can we help? Who can help us?Let them know that $Bonuses$ for professionalismand teamwork will be awarded.--3 volunteers:1-to welcome and introduce the advisor2-tell the advisor some of the things weve learned3-mention how the advisor might help us

Objective

Session with Advisor(s) Time: 5

Encourage students to utilize the note-taking method

they learned about during School Navigation and thatthey should try to record as much information aspossible so they can help their clients, and also have itfor themselves.

Suggest that advisors engage students about topicsaround financial aid, applying to colleges, and gettingready academically.

Remind apprentices that questions they ask willbenefit them, as well as their clients so they should try

and think like a high school student.

---Break--- (use this time to setup bonus activity)

ObjectiveLeadership Students are able

to take initiative to getinformation/resources needed toaccomplish tasks or solve aproblem.

Understand strategies to getready for college academicallyand financially.

Bonus Activity Time: 20



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Depending on how long the session with the advisorsgoes, there may be time at the end to play a game.Offer this as incentive to encourage professionalismand polite behavior. Select one of the activities that

would serve as an appropriate review and fun game toplay (Jeopardy).

Objective



Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teach backs. Students can present one thing theylearned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Be sure to collect them and also take note of what is said.




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Lesson # 8


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Update accounts.2. Create presentation.3. Practice presentation.


By the end of the lesson, the students will have learned:1. Oral Presentation students are able to develop a well organized, written

presentation in preparation for their oral presentation.


1. Update Accounts.2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Knowledge Recapture---Break---4. Powerful Presentation Tips5. Designate roles & Practice6. Closing and Teach Back7. Make Deposits / Withdrawals

5 Minutes5155151555 Minutes

Preparation and Space Set up:

Pick one or two teach backs from each of the past lessons. Organize them either as slipsof paper or listed on flip chart or note paper.Prepare timeline of apprenticeship on flip chart paper.* Post on wall.Prepare list of topics to be covered at the WOW.Prepare visual for Levels and the skill focus.

Vocabulary

Materials and EquipmentFlip chart paperMarkersNote cards


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Lesson # 8

Planning the Lesson

Update Accounts Time: 5 Minutes

Ask each team to calculate the interest earned and add it to their balance.

Ask for two volunteers to be account managers for each team.



ACTIVITIES (Please factor a 5 minute break between 2 & 3) Time: 60 minutes

Knowledge Recapture Time: 15

A) From your notes, the TLs notes, or from the actualslips of paper saved, have an apprentice read a past

teach back and see if the others can a)guess who said itand b)expand or elaborate on how it connected to theapprenticeship or what was done during that lesson.B) Hand out the slips of paper with the actualteachbacks on them or pass out copies of teach backsgiven written on pieces of paper.Have the students go up to the flip chart paper timelineand put the teachback in its proper place.Ex. The teachback Today I learned a trust account issetup by the parent for the child can be placed on thetimeline under Session with Banker.

---BREAK--- (use this time to setup room so teamscan present to each other on opposite sides of the roomwith chairs arranged in half circles)

Objective

Powerful Presentation Tips Time: 15


Remind students of the skills they have developed allsemester in the apprenticeship (teach backs,interviews) and at Citizen Schools (Speak Up, etc).In the next activity, they will practice them and helpeach other.

Each team/apprentice will have a chance to see if theycan make it to the $ bonus round $.Level 1 Volume & PaceLevel 2 - Eye ContactLevel 3 Posture & Gestures$ Bonus level $ all threeBefore they begin, they need to decide what to present.

Objective

Designate roles & Practice Presentation Time: 30


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Provide a list of the topics covered and areas that willbe addressed in the presentation at the WOW. Letstudents chose which subject they want to talk about.--Ex. Why go to college? What do colleges look at? Is

college affordable? Clients. Ways to prepare. Ways tosave. Resources. Advice. Questions. Appreciation.--Give them 10 minutes to write down and organizewhat they plan to say, while you float and offersuggestions or guidance.Once everyone has selected a topic, break them intoteams.Each apprentice will have 2 minutes to present theirmaterial while practicing the skill for each round.Those not presenting should demonstrate a respectfuland attentive audience, offering constructive feedback

on the skill for that round once they are done.This can be done using a rating system, or one thing Iliked and one thing to work on.Be sure to model giving constructive feedback.

Teams can earn a bonus if everyone successfullyachieves the bonus level.

ObjectiveOral Presentation students areable to develop a wellorganized, written presentationin preparation for their oral

presentation.



Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teach backs. Students can present one thing theylearned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Be sure to take notes of presentations given.


Each teams account manager should report their earnings and deductions from the day.Have them fill out their final deposit slips and hand them in to the CT.Next week, theyll again get to calculate their interest to find out how much their money

grew from having saved it in the account.


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Lesson # 9


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Practice oral presentation skills.2. Rehearse for their WOW.


1. Oral presentation- Students are able to develop a well organized, writtenpresentation in preparation for their oral presentation

2. Teamwork - Students are able to give and receive constructive feedback.


1. Update Accounts2. Review Agenda and Set Context3. Team practice---Break---4. FYI on the WOW!5. WOW! Rehearsal6. Closing and Teach Back7. Deposits / Withdrawals


Preparation and Space Set up:

Update accounts on chart paper.Divide room in half with desks/chairs arranged in half circles for each team.Write up the agenda for the night of the WOW!

Vocabulary

Materials and EquipmentNote cards from last weeks lesson


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Lesson # 9

Planning the Lesson

Update Accounts Time: 5 Minutes

Ask each team to calculate the interest earned and add it to their balance.Ask for two volunteers to be account managers for each team.



ACTIVITIES (Please factor a 5 min. break after Team Practice) Time: 60 minutes

Team Practice Time: 20

Hand out note cards.Break into teams.Students will take turns presenting and the audiencewill have a chance to ask questions, as well as offerfeedback.Practice individual presentations and building on theskills worked on last session.Model how to handle questions and giving and

receiving feedback.

ObjectiveOral presentation- Studentsare able to develop a wellorganized, written presentationin preparation for their oralpresentationTeamwork - Students are ableto give and receive constructivefeedback.

FYI on the WOW! Time: 5

Includes demonstration.

Bring teams together and organize room and chairs sothat they are set up for the presenter and an audience.Run through the agenda for the night of the WOW!Explain the audience for the night with judges, clientsand families. Stress the importance of representationand professionalism.Take questions.

Objective

WOW! Rehearsal Time: 40


As if it was the real thing, organize the teams and

apprentices and their presentations in the proper order.With no interruptions or disturbances, have theapprentices run through their presentations.The audience should be focused on questions they canask at the end, feedback they can give, or what theythemselves have to present about. Show support foreach other.

Objective

Teamwork - Students are ableto give and receive constructivefeedback.


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Remind the students that before we balance our accounts and see how much money weearned today, we need to have some teach backs. Students can present one thing theylearned and one remaining question using their oral presentation skills or they can write iton a scrap paper. Be sure to collect them and also take note of what is said.




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LESSON10-WOW!

SUMMARY

WOWSTAMPOFAPPROVAL

BE REAL: Your final product or performance should meet adult standards of

quality, be functional and authentic without denying the apprentices the chance to

participate in the process.

ADD VALUE: Producing products or performances that are valuable to the

community is at the heart of the Citizen Schools model.

BE PUBLIC: Apprentices generate authentic WOWs when they are capable of

demonstrating and teaching others the skill they have learned in a public forum

where they can be recognized, be held accountable for their learning and show off

the skills they have learned. Apprentices should be celebrated for their work.Displaying work publicly is a transformative process and ensures the success and

quality of the work produced.

ALLOW KIDS TO TEACH BACK: True top of the triangle learning

happens when apprentices are given the opportunity to take on the role of master

teacher and teach what they have learned to others. Giving apprentices a chance

to do this guarantees that they will remember what you have taught them.


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Lesson #10 WOW!


Citizen Teacher:

Pre-Planning


By the end of the lesson, the students will:1. Presented their WOW!


1. Leadership Students are able to articulate in speaking how what they havelearned is connected to the larger community.

2. Teamwork - Students are able to receive constructive feedback.


1. Travel2. WOW! Rehearsal3. Pizza4. Reception / Speaking program5. WOW!6. Goodbyes

20 Minutes152030155 Minutes

Preparation and Space Set up:Write up agenda for WOW!Secure space

Vocabulary

Materials and EquipmentPowerPoint or visuals for presentationStudents Note cardsProjectorProjector Screen


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WOWSUMMARYWOWSTAMPOFAPPROVAL

BE REAL: Your final product or performance should meet adult standards of quality, befunctional and authentic without denying the apprentices the chance to participate in the process.

ADD VALUE: Producing products or performances that are valuable to the community is at theheart of the Citizen Schools model.

BE PUBLIC: Apprentices generate authentic WOWs when they are capable of demonstratingand teaching others the skill they have learned in a public forum where they can be recognized, beheld accountable for their learning and show off the skills they have learned. Apprentices shouldbe celebrated for their work. Displaying work publicly is a transformative process and ensures thesuccess and quality of the work produced.

ALLOW KIDS TO TEACH BACK: True top of the triangle learning happens whenapprentices are given the opportunity to take on the role of master teacher and teach what theyhave learned to others. Giving apprentices a chance to do this guarantees that they will rememberwhat you have taught them.

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