To enhance group dynamics and build camaraderie through team building activities chosen to fit the group's current Group Development Stage.

Build interest and gauge participant knowledge of the project topic through a group icebreaker activity.

All participants will engage in the showcase event and debrief immediately following for evaluative and celebratory purposes.

Begin to imagine all the possibilities for the project by designing their "dream" version of a city.

Solidify the first project element and reflect as a team on what worked well and what needs improvement.

Committees will rehearse presentations on their project and receive peer feedback.

Build confidence through a whole-group activity to prepare for the showcase.

Help participants reflect on their committee's current reality, identify desired outcomes for the showcase, and generate concrete strategies to bridge the gap between the two.

Continue developing the participants’ prototype while preparing them to give and receive constructive feedback through simple sentence stems.

Committees will create a rough first prototype of their chosen Phase 1 while practicing collaboration in their assigned roles.

Participants deepen their understanding of cities by exploring questions generated in the previous lesson and capturing insights through interactive research stations.

Committees will synthesize research and agree on three must-have features for their part of the city for each Project Phase.

To spark curiosity and excitement by revealing the Design A City project and introducing the roadmap for success.

For participants to take the time to evaluate their work together over the course of the project and to reflect on their learning and accomplishments. All participants will explore final feedback on the project, showcase, community involvement and how we can utilize this information moving forward to our next project.

Strengthen the committees by creating shared ground rules and practicing teamwork through a low-risk activity.

Committees begin building their identity and connection by creating a shared marker representing their committee and learning meaningful facts about each other.

Encourage committees to share what they already know about cities topic and generate new questions that will guide their research.

Finalize projects and ensure all city elements are polished and consistent.

For participants to reflect on what makes effective or ineffective feedback and how feedback can affect individual and group performance.

Continue developing the city by addressing real challenges identified in the Bridging the Gap exercise, helping committees commit to concrete solutions while building their city.