2026 ICU Verplank Journey by https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974 Our adventure en-us 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC 2026-07-26 19:13:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads-usc1.storage.googleapis.com/509035635/ecaa667c6dafab5d2dea0430f980cc0f/2025_2026_Theme_Ideas___3.png OVERALL REFLECTION futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264414 Take time to reflect on what went well. What will you change for next year? What feedback did you get from students, the business partner, the authentic audience that can help make this project even better?]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264414 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264415 Show through pictures, videos, examples of works to reflect on how students narrowed their ideas, determined their best solution, and developed the solution.]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264415 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264416 Show through pictures, videos, examples of student work to reflect on the check ins done throughout the project.  How did students reflect throughout the process? How did student critique and revise?]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264416 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264418 Show through pictures, videos, examples of student work to reflect how your students came up with multiple ideas.]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264418 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264419 Show through pictures, videos, examples of student work, and written documentation to reflect how teams were built, how students uncovered and understood the driving question, the standards covered, and the launch into the project

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264419 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264420 Show through pictures, videos, examples of student work, links to reflect how your students built empathy, determined Need to Knows, and uncovered important information to solve their driving question?]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264420 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264422 What resources do you need for the Incubation Stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264422 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264423 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you do differenlty?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264423 Ambassador Quote futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264425 Please get a quote from the business partner.

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264425 futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264426 Show through pictures, videos, examples of student work, to reflect on the authentic audience, the pitch, the final product. Include any information/pictures from your community partner.

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264426 Student Quotes futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264428 Please add a few quotes from students about their experience. Use first names only.

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]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264429 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264430 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you do differently?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264430 Teacher Quotes on the Experience futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264432 We loved this experience! I would recommend it to every teacher! We felt very lucky with the group we had and to work with Verplank Trucking. We also appreciated our Future Prep training and mentors that made the two week very low stress because we felt prepared to guide our students.

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264432 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264433 What resources do you need for the Investigation Stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264433 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264434 What resources do you need for the Observation Stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264434 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264435 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you do differenly?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264435 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264437 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you differently next time?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264437 Idea Generating futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264438 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264438 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264439 What resources do you need for the Solutions Stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264439 Teacher Profile futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264440 Please include a picture of each teacher and a summary sentence on where and what you teach.

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264440 Checking In futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264441 How do you plan on checking in with your groups during and after the investigation stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264441 Determine importance futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264442 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264442 Resources futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264443 What resources do you need for the Validation Stage?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264443 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264445 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you do differently next time?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264445 Team Building futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264446 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264446 Team/Class Picture futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264447 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264447 Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264450 What went well in this stage?

What surprised you?

What would you do differently next time?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264450 Gaining Insight futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264451 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264451 Redirection/Clarification futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264452 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264452 Feedback & Reflection futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264453 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264453 Critique and Revision futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264454 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264454 Employability Skill futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264455 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264455 Authentic Audience futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264456 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264456 Entry Event futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264457 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264457 Standards & Skills futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264458 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264458 Our Driving Question futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264459 How can Verplank Trucking improve their overall reputation and relationship with the community?

]]> 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264459 Develop Ideas futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264460 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264460 Design Challenge/Project Description futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264462 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264462 Deciding futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264463 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264463 Narrowing Down futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264465 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264465 Voice and Choice futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264466 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264466 Uncover Need to Knows futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264468 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264468 Gaining Empathy futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264471 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264471 Project Title futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264472 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264472 Stakeholders futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264473 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264473 Driving Question Understanding futureprepd2 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264474 2026-04-01 14:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3849264474 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955130491 A little team bonding, getting comfortable with each other.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955130491 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955131927 Kids first went on a scavenger hunt to different businesses and asked them how they help with the community. This helps guide them toward thinking about our DQ and data collecting.


After that we did cold interviews around lunch to collect data about people's views on trucking companies and business that stand out in the community.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955131927 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955132392 We then met at Verplank and did some team bonding with values cards.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955132392 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955132674 2026-06-16 13:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955132674 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955133059 We went on a tour around verplank and watched a video to learn more about who they are.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:06:37 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955133059 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955134701 We went through our Hopes, fears, and norms.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:08:36 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955134701 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955135925 All our interviews were a big part of our investigation! We did a scavenger hunt where we interviewed the different companies, and we did cold interviews to try to uncover stereotypes and how the public views companies.

]]> 2026-06-16 13:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3955135925 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956403265 Interviewed the CEO

]]> 2026-06-17 12:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956403265 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956406295 Empathy map for community, truckers, verplank staff

]]> 2026-06-17 12:27:10 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956406295 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956407437 creative DNA and scenarios activity to see more about our personality and what we bring to the team.

]]> 2026-06-17 12:28:34 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956407437 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956407795 Lunch time at village Baker!!!!!

]]> 2026-06-17 12:29:04 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956407795 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956412584 cold interviews reflections

]]> 2026-06-17 12:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956412584 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956413472 dissecting the driving question

]]> 2026-06-17 12:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3956413472 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957730061 Brainstorming poster session, through mostly visuals.

]]> 2026-06-18 12:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957730061 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731125 We interviewed 5 people yesterday, and then talked about our takeaways.

]]> 2026-06-18 12:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731125 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731539 Stakeholders map

]]> 2026-06-18 12:30:22 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731539 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731870 Pains and gains

]]> 2026-06-18 12:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957731870 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957732249 Watched 3 videos to see what the presentations look like.

]]> 2026-06-18 12:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957732249 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957732560 Get to know you activity

]]> 2026-06-18 12:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957732560 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957733237 These don't go in the incubation stage, but wanted to document team bonding activities. They had to get in groups and come up with as many similarities as they could.

]]> 2026-06-18 12:33:05 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3957733237 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847046 Nuf test!!!

]]> 2026-06-19 13:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847046 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847315 Dot test after generating ideas

]]> 2026-06-19 13:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847315 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847952 This is our plan, and things to keep in mind (Pains and gains) but keeping in mind the pains and our audience as we move forward.

]]> 2026-06-19 13:09:14 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958847952 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958848184 Just a fun picture

]]> 2026-06-19 13:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958848184 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3958848995 added and reviewed our norms!!!

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]]> 2026-06-23 12:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3962144977 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964576545 Coming up with our presentation and practicing

]]> 2026-06-25 12:39:40 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964576545 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964577306 Played fish bowl at the end of our 2nd to last day for some more fun team bonding. We also went through all our feedback and had a discussion of what we can still add and get better at for tomorrow

]]> 2026-06-25 12:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964577306 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964577755 Adding this fro fun, just cause it is a cute team photo at culvers to celebrate how well we presented.

]]> 2026-06-25 12:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3964577755 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992088822 Critical friends! This really helped our group a ton, we realized what we needed to work on and how to prepare. We went back after this and did a check-in and reflection on what we are doing well and how we can be even more successful.

]]> 2026-07-26 19:10:04 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992088822 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992089095 Kids felt super validated after presenting to an audience. They were very proud and it showed their hard work, so we celebrated at culvers.

]]> 2026-07-26 19:11:40 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992089095 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992089181 Practicing our pitch.

]]> 2026-07-26 19:12:12 UTC https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992089181 https://padlet.com/futureprepd/mjoqwe6u40t2m974/wish/3992089291 This is the day we gave our pitch to Verplank trucking. Very proud of the kids and how prepared they were!

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