Welcome students and introduce the purpose of this mini-deck: to explore the essential components of a strong project plan. Explain that they’ll refer back to these slides during the “Plan It!” activity.

Define what a project plan is and why it matters. Emphasize that a plan turns an idea into clear steps and helps teams stay on track.

Walk through each SMART criterion briefly. Prompt students to think of one goal they’d like to set for their team project.

Discuss common team roles (e.g., Leader, Researcher, Designer, Presenter). Encourage students to consider strengths when assigning roles.

Explain what a timeline is and why setting milestones helps. Suggest using a calendar or chart paper in the activity.

Highlight different types of resources (tools, people, materials) and encourage students to list what they need before starting.

Summarize all components and prepare to launch into the team activity. Remind students to refer to these slides as they plan.