IDEAS Empowered by Youth®
K – 12 PBL Curricula
Unleashing the Potential of Tomorrow's Leaders Today
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IDEAS Empowered by Youth® PBL curricula is a pioneering approach to youth education, ideally tailored for today's rapidly evolving, technologically-driven, and globally-connected world. By preparing educators to instill a culture of self-directed learning, it emphasizes crucial skills that today's youth require: effective communication, collaborative learning, creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence.
More than just imparting knowledge, the curriculum empowers educators with the tools and techniques for facilitating learning, offering coaching, and delivering resources that delve deeper into subjects, thereby nurturing a generation equipped to thrive in a complex, fast-paced landscape.
Rooted in real-world problem solving, our program empowers students to delve deeply into global issues, conducting thorough research and deeper learning in an issue that matters to them.
This immersive approach culminates in tangible service projects, community advocacy, or even entrepreneurial ventures, allowing students to enact change directly in their communities.
Throughout this journey, educators encourage youth to engage in building skills from their distinct strengths and interests, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM), while fostering a diverse and customized learning experience.
Our curriculum nurtures vital skills such as communication, collaboration, and self-awareness, championing an organic pedagogical paradigm where educators serve as mentors, guiding students to bring their visionary ideas to fruition.
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*Includes Curriculum Fundamentals Training and PBL Curriculum
- Dive deep into evidence-based practices surrounding project-based learning, student-led environments, social emotional learning, and fostering a social entrepreneur mindset.
- We included our specialized PBL Curricula, which will guide young minds towards impactful projects centered proposal.
- This module emphasizes data-driven activities, and a project-based community proposal.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
IDEAS Empowered by Youth® PBL curricula aims to foster the following essential outcomes through hands-on experiences.
Career Preparedness
Equip youth with collaborative problem-solving techniques and team-oriented achievements.
Modern Era Competencies
Cultivate attributes like creativity, teamwork, effective communication, critical analysis, and proficiency in digital tools.
Emotional & Social Growth
Enhance self-understanding, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence among young participants.
Global Consciousness
Ground student projects in the foundation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Community Involvement
Motivate the youth to interact with their surroundings, offering localized solutions to worldwide challenges.
Practical Experience
Offer opportunities for youth to connect with professionals, entrepreneurs, and influential figures in the community.
All our project-based learning curricula contain a career pathway component, which helps youth explore career options in various industries.
OUR IMPACT
4500+
Students Served
500+
Facilitators Served
98%
Satisfaction Rate
WELCOME TO IDEAS Empowered by Youth® PBL CURRICULA
We equip educators and students with innovative tools and techniques for holistic learning, preparing a new generation to thrive in our rapidly evolving, globally connected world.
Health & Wellness
(Grades 3 – 12)
Creating Peer Ambassadors
Empower your students to become Health Ambassadors, diving deep into the realms of physical, mental, and social health, and shaping them into influential leaders who champion a healthier lifestyle for all.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
Financial Literacy for Future Leaders
(Grades 3 – 12)
Cultivating Responsible Financial Behaviors & Fostering a Success-Oriented Attitude
This module seamlessly integrates financial literacy with career goals, emphasizing the importance of forming sound financial habits. We aim to inspire young individuals to nurture a constructive association with money, cultivate a success-driven mindset, and emphasize the value of service to others.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
Community Organizing
(Grades 6 – 12)
Fostering Transformation via Youth Perspectives
This course empowers the youth to pinpoint challenges within their community and strategize practical solutions for transformation. This module emphasizes leadership cultivation and outlines methods to rally others towards a unified purpose.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
Urban Farming
(Grades 3 – 12)
Empowering Youth: Transforming our Bond with Food
Through this hands-on journey, youth will delve into the intricate relationship between the land they inhabit, the food they consume, and the wealth they can generate. This module encourages youth to uncover and honor the rich natural resources and age-old wisdom embedded within themselves and their communities. Empowered with this knowledge, they will initiate projects aimed at fostering a culture of healthful eating and community prosperity.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
Climate Change
(Grades 3 – 12)
Finding Local Solutions to Global Problems
From plastic in the oceans to one-use plastic bags, from rising sea levels to burning forests, from species decline to CO2 emissions—this module will engage young people in researching solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Retail Price: $99
Included with Basic & Premium Membership
Social Entrepreneurship
(Grades 3 – 12)
Fostering Business Innovation with a Social Impact
This module equips students with foundational knowledge in business and social entrepreneurship. They will delve into crafting a business concept, designing a service or innovative business idea, and culminate their journey by presenting their proposals to potential investors or seasoned business professionals in a shark-tank format.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
Digital Art: Crafting Valuable Commodities
(Grades 3 – 12)
From Artistry to Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Guide young minds in converting their distinctive art pieces into valued crypto collectibles. This module empowers youth to shape unique artistic expressions that evolve into sought-after digital assets in the world of NFTs.
Includes Curriculum fundamental training for teachers
WHAT FACILITATORS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
"I'm very happy with the Experience and learned a lot."
– John Gillespie, Facilitator, 2022 Summer Youth Employment Program
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR PROGRAM
"I learned a lot of things about building a start-up. The mentors were really helpful and gave us a lot of resources to help us get started."
– Joanna Zhu, Student, Social Entrepreneurship
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