Session+7-+How+does+action+fit+in?

Individuals can learn and assess the understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes that are required to take action
 * Objectives:**

Watch your thoughts, for they become words Watch your words for they become actions Watch your actions, for they become habits Watch your habits for they become your character Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny Unattributed
 * Quote: **

Write down your upcoming central idea on A3 and then post on the wall.
 * Session Starter: **

Gallery walk, looking for potential opportunities for action. Post your ideas on a post-it note. Ask to write on big paper related concepts and key concepts. Critique UOI's through the lens of action. Is there a window of opportunity to take action. Take a gallery walk. Give ideas. Are there any words that lead to action. Underline. Jot down ideas. No idea is a wrong idea. Look at someone else’s POI. Which units jump out at you as being rich in provocations for action. Discuss and share.

Join year level/age level groups. Review POI for your age level that would provoke action as inquiry or social action and which focuses on the 21st Century
 * Learning Experience:**
 * Identify the ‘issue’ or main idea
 * Related concepts and key concepts
 * Look to use words that lead to action in our central ideas- empower, challenge, enable, reach, discover, attain, effect, fulfill, execute, drive, inspire

Can action be assessed?
 * Fundamental Concept:**

Where in the profile is Action found? Students have skills and attitudes that lead to taking action Students can reflect on their experiences and make more informed, independent choices We provide opportunities for student action to be an integral part of the curriculum and /or extension of the curriculum