Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Filmmaking Careers (2:02 sec) Do you love telling stories? Is writing scripts or creating film your dream? Maybe you’re not sure yet and you want to gather more information. Find out what it’s like to have a career in filmmaking from the role models in this video who work as directors, producers, and more. Sharing our ideas and stories with others is powerful, and the film industry offers you the opportunity to do so every day. If you’re someone who likes being creative, working on teams, and using your imagination, a career in film might be for you. This video takes a closer look at some of the best parts of having a career in filmmaking. The resources here can help you discover what it really means to have a career in filmmaking and what types of jobs are available. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Explore careers in filmmaking by learning the job descriptions for common film careers. Match the description to the career. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Filmmaking Careers” video, then think about which film careers are most interesting to you and the steps you can start taking today to prepare for your future. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion about careers in filmmaking. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Teamwork (1:11 sec) Think back to when you were part of a team, maybe for a class project. Was it ever a challenge to listen to a team member who had ideas that were different from your own? Listen to the role models in this video to learn why, when it comes to teamwork, differences can be more valuable than similarities! You probably already have a lot of experience working on teams, whether for a science project or a sport. So you might have had the experience of wanting people to do their part to make things work. Role models in this video can help you learn to do that, and lots more, to build on what you know about teamwork. Use the resources here to take what you know about teamwork further! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: This activity helps you learn what good teamwork takes, including being able to convince people to agree with you! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Teamwork” video, then use this guide to discover how skills you’re already developing are teamwork skills, too! Plus, practice applying for a job where teamwork skills are a must. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a thought-provoking discussion with students about teamwork, including an illuminating exercise about the idea that a team can achieve more than what individual team members can do on their own. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings. Cup Tower Challenge: Use this Empowerment Activity to reinforce the corresponding video topic or theme and build teamwork and community within your Career Girls Club.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (3:32 sec) Will the future be filled with robots? Maybe! They might complete tasks like making our food, driving our cars, and cleaning our houses. You might have heard people talk about the future being full of robots: making our food, driving our cars, and cleaning our houses. Although that might not all happen, the people working on creating those robots and trying to teach them how to complete tasks have careers in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning. The role models in this video explain how to teach computers to do tasks and describe what the future of artificial intelligence might look like. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Scientists and engineers use algorithms to teach computers how to do things. But did you know that we all use algorithms every day? Learn about algorithms and create your own in this fun page activity! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning” video, then use this guide to think more about the future of these fields. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to further explore careers in the artificial intelligence and machine learning fields. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Why Consider AI Careers (3:29 sec) What do you think of when you hear artificial intelligence? Computers? Robots? There’s a lot more to it than that! We already use artificial intelligence every day. And it’s becoming more and more common in all different areas of our lives from school, to advertising, to how we understand current events. The role models in this video will tell you about one of the most dynamic and interesting fields around. You might even be surprised by how much artificial intelligence you already use! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: This activity lets you practice creating secret messages using a computer code known as binary. Learn about how computers send and receive information while creating codes of your own! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Why Consider AI Careers” video, then use this guide to think about the importance and benefits of artificial intelligence. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to further explore the technology and ideas involved in artificial intelligence. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Overcoming Obstacles (2:52 sec) Have you ever faced an obstacle, or challenge? Sometimes obstacles may seem overwhelming, or make you feel nervous. Role models in this video share tips for overcoming obstacles and even learning from them. Everybody faces obstacles in their life – some are easy to overcome, but others are more difficult. Understanding how to deal with obstacles can make them less overwhelming. Role models in this video share advice you can use every day to take on whatever obstacles come your way. Use the resources here to learn more about how you can approach obstacles, and even keep some of them from happening at all. [Empowerment Lesson Video]: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. [Fun Page Activity]: Sometimes obstacles are all in the way you think about something. Practice turning limiting thoughts like “I might make a mistake” into empowering messages to yourself. (Everyone makes mistakes, and I can learn from mine.) [Independent Learning Guide]: Watch the “Overcoming Obstacles” video, then use this guide to turn the role models’ suggestions into your own best advice. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion that helps students apply the role models’ advice to their own experiences. [Classroom Lesson Plan]: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Literary Arts Careers (1:29 sec) Do you like to create worlds with your imagination? A novelist, poet, filmmaker, producer, and playwright share why they are passionate about their careers in creative writing. Imagine inventing a character or story that didn’t exist before, and being able to share it with the world! Role models in this video discuss what makes a good character or story and what they love most about their careers. Use the resources here to learn more about the work of a literary artist, and whether this might be a career for you. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Try being a literary artist. Use this poem “starter” to write a poem about the real you — what you dream about, wish for, and can’t wait to do! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Literary Arts Careers” video, then use this guide to put yourself in the place of a literary artist to see what this career is all about. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to draw students into a discussion that connects a literary artist’s work to their own writing experiences. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Resiliency (1:53 sec) What does it mean to be resilient? Role models in this video share the meaning of resiliency, and why it is such an important quality to apply to your life. We’ve all faced tough times, but did you know that how you handle these difficult situations is an important indicator of your future career success? Learning to handle challenges effectively and persevere will help you now, in college, and in your future career. Listen to our role models explain how to develop resiliency and learn to apply it to your life today. The resources here can help you learn even more about resilience and developing your resiliency skills. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: In this “What Would You Do?” activity, you offer advice to others struggling with being or staying resilient. Help them decide how to face their challenges and give advice on the steps they should take. Independent Learning Guide: Watch “The Importance of Resiliency” video, then think about what role resiliency plays in your life and identify areas where you would benefit from a little more resiliency. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion about developing resiliency and applying it to reach goals. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Why Extracurricular Activities (2:22 sec) What’s the best way to build skills for college and a career and have fun at the same time? Find out from the role models in this video how participating in extracurriculars like sports and music can do all that. Why are colleges and employers so impressed with students who participate in extracurricular activities? Participating in activities outside of the regular school day, such as sports, debate club, and volunteer work, can help you develop important teamwork skills. These activities can also help you build confidence and learn how to stick with something, even when it means working through challenges. The role models in this video can tell you even more about the value of extracurricular activities, especially when you’re thinking about college and a career. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: What extracurriculars might be just right for you? Use this graphic organizer to take a look at activities you can try. Independent Learning Guide: From giving back to your school to discovering talents you didn’t know you had, there are so many benefits to extracurriculars. This guide helps you think about your own reasons for participating in these activities. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage students in a discussion about extracurriculars that are available to them, and to learn more from one another about those activities. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Performing Arts Careers (2:04 sec) Do you love being on stage? Is making it in music, dance, or acting your dream? If you’ve performed for an audience, you know that it can be magical, nerve-wracking, and exciting — sometimes all at the same time! Find out what it’s like to have a career in the performing arts, from the role models in this video who work as dancers, musicians, filmmakers, and more. It can be a powerful experience to perform for an audience. And when you hear applause at the end of a performance, that means you did your best and the audience appreciated it. Whether you’re a dancer, a musician, or an actor (or aspiring to be one!), you know you’re doing something right when you have someone’s attention. This video takes a closer look at some of the best things about performing for others. Use the resources here to learn more about what it’s like on both sides of a performance — for the artist and the audience. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: What if you won the lottery? What if you woke up as a dog? Give the performing arts a try with this fun acting activity that you can do with friends. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Performing Arts Careers” video, then use this guide to learn what a career in the performing arts might be like for you and your audience. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion that connects the role models’ experiences to students’ own, both on the stage and in the audience. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Work Experience (3:09 sec) You don’t have to wait until you graduate from college to start planning for a career. The role models in this video share tips for finding work, advice that will work just as well when you’re older! Work experience — even as a volunteer or unpaid intern — is not just a great way to explore different careers. It helps you develop skills that will help you in a future career. The role models in this video share tips on finding a job — including how to let people know you’re looking and how to convince someone that you’re perfect for the job! Use the resources here to learn more about what work experience is all about. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: This activity lets you see what responsibilities come with different careers. Whether you like to help people get along or enjoy managing money, you might find one that’s a match for you! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Experience” video, then use this guide to learn important skills that will help you when you’re ready to get a job. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to further explore different ways girls can gain work experience, such as with internships. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Women Behind the Camera (3:07 sec) Did you know that most of your favorite movies and TV shows are made by men? Role models in this video share about the importance of including more women in the film industry and why it’s so crucial to have women and girls’ voices heard on film. The film industry tells stories, explores social and cultural issues, and teaches us about ourselves and our world. Listen to the role models to learn about the excitement of a career in film and the importance of including all types of people from all different backgrounds in the film industry. The resources here can help you learn even more about filmmaking and the importance of supporting women and girls to choose film as a career. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: In this “What Would You Say?” activity, you are challenged to respond to people’s negative opinions about women and girls in the film industry. Sometimes, just being prepared to confront an obstacle can help you overcome it. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the “Importance of Women Behind the Camera” video, then think about the challenges women and girls in film must overcome and the importance of hearing all types of voices in movies and on TV. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion about women and girls in the film industry. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Visual Arts Careers (1:38 sec) An art curator, a photographer, producer, and film director share why they are passionate about using images to tell a story. “There is something incredible to me about that moment when I look at a photograph and connect with it.” That’s how a photography curator role model explains why she loves her career in visual arts. An assistant director role model is passionate about her job behind the camera because that’s where a lot of the creative control is when making a film. Use the resources here to learn more about why a career in the visual arts might be for you! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Discover the visual artist in you with an activity that lets you use pictures to tell stories. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the video, then use this guide to learn more from a photographer, producer, and other real-life role models about opportunities for girls who are interested in the visual arts. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about reasons to pursue a career in the visual arts, including so that more women’s voices are heard. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth “before, during, and after” learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Be Confident (1:19 sec) What’s the number one power you need to go after your dreams? Find the answer in this video! (We think it might just become your favorite superpower ever!) You already know that it takes hard work to achieve your goals, right? But it takes something else, too. The role models in this video help you understand the importance of believing in yourself. Believing in yourself is all about having confidence. So where does that confidence come from? These role models help you understand that confidence is something you build over time. Developing a positive or “can-do” attitude is an important part of this process. With confidence and hard work, you can do amazing things! The resources here can help you learn even more about the power of believing in yourself! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: What makes you awesome? This activity helps you discover the ways you are already developing your confidence superpowers! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Be Confident" video, then use this guide to learn more about the power of "you being you." This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about what it means to be confident. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings. Confidence Collage: Use this Empowerment Activity to reinforce the corresponding video topic or theme and build teamwork and community within your Career Girls Club.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Financial Literacy (1:35 sec) This video is all about money: how to make it, spend it, and save it. What do you want? What do you need? Understanding what you want and what you need is a big part of learning about finances. Finance has to do with how people manage money, and the role models in this video share some good advice about managing your money. Whether it’s birthday or babysitting money, you'll learn that putting some of it away will pay off later. (You might even discover that you'd enjoy a career in finance so you can manage other people's money!) Use the resources here to learn more about how to make your earnings grow. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Do you need or want books for school? How about a smart phone? You'll have fun with this activity deciding which things you need, and which you want. It's not always easy to decide, and the good news is, there are no wrong answers! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Financial Literacy" video, then use this guide to discover how learning more about money now can help you in the future. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a lively discussion about making, spending, and saving money. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings. DIY Bank: Use this Empowerment Activity to reinforce the corresponding video topic or theme and build teamwork and community within your Career Girls Club.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Choosing Friends (1:19 sec) What does friendship mean to you? Role models in this video share what true friendships are—where to look for them and how to know it when you find them. You know that school is important. But did you know that your friendships can actually make a big difference in your life, including with your success in school? When it comes to friends, it can be hard to know how to choose them. The role models in this video are here to help. They also offer helpful advice for handling the problems that come up even with the best of friends, including knowing how to say “no” if something doesn’t feel right. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Is a friend someone you can trust? Should a friend always agree with you? Do friends need to like the same things? This activity lets you decide what is important in the friends you choose! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Friends" video, then use this guide to find information you can use in your own life when you choose friends. Plus, have fun trying out things to say when a friend asks you to do something that is "not so cool." This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a valuable discussion that reinforces tips for choosing friends. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Become a Leader (1:56 sec) What are some ways you make a difference at home, in your school, or in your community? Leaders are people who make a difference. Learn more about the leader in you with this video! You probably hear the word leadership all the time. What does it really mean to be good leader? Does it mean you have to be the boss of people? What does listening have to do with leadership? And why is having the confidence to speak up just as important? Get the answers to these and other questions about leadership from the role models in this video, and pick up some tips on how to be a leader in your own life. The resources here can help you learn even more about developing your leadership skills. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Make a mini-poster that will remind you every day of your own leadership potential! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Leadership" video, then use this guide to take the next step in discovering the leader in you! This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to launch a thought-provoking discussion that engages students in relating the concept of leadership to their own lives. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Math (2:11 sec) Have you ever wondered how the math you’re learning now will help you later in life? This video’s got the answer. Did you know that the math you're learning now can help you succeed in a future career and in life? Watch this video to find out why you don’t want to memorize things just for that test you’re taking tomorrow. Find out how math can give you some great tools to succeed in everyday life and in a future career. Use the resources here to discover how people in jobs as different as being a chef and a movie set designer use math in their careers, and more! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Have fun matching careers to math skills with this activity. You might be surprised at how many ways people use math in their careers. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Math" video, then use this guide to learn more about how math can boost your confidence, help you become a better problem-solver in life, and more. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage girls in a discussion that helps them understand that learning math is empowering, and that it provides tools for success in everyday life. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Diversity (1:26 sec) How can being multilingual help you prepare for a great career? The role models in this video can help you learn the value of diverse languages and other differences we all have. What is diversity and why is it so valuable? The role models in this video discuss the differences we all have — in education, upbringing, culture, ethnicity, language, gender, the way we think, talents, and more. They explain how these differences help create successful teams, like the ones you probably work with at school. You'll learn how your own differences, such as speaking more than one language, can help you succeed. Use the resources here to explore the meaning of diversity in different ways. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Learning about other languages helps people live and work together. Get a head start by learning to say "Hello" in 10 languages! Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Diversity" video, then use this guide to take a closer look at what diversity means to you. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage students in a thoughtful discussion about how people think about diversity, including at school and in the workplace. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Science Careers (1:26 sec) Girls hear a lot about empowerment. What does this word mean to you? If science isn’t part of your definition, the role models in this video might make you reconsider! Do you know that expression "knowledge is power?" Studying science empowers you. That’s the message shared by a Mars Rover Systems Engineer and other role models in this video. These role models help you understand how a career in science can empower you — including to be financially independent. There is no limit to what you can do with a career in science! Use the resources here to get to know what it means to have a career in science. Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: Boost your knowledge of careers in science with an activity that matches career descriptions to the scientists in the video. Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Science Careers" video, then use this guide to take a closer look at what a career in science might mean for you. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to engage girls in a discussion that addresses misconceptions about science and helps them understand the powerful ways they can make a difference through science. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings. Inflate a Balloon: Use this Empowerment Activity to reinforce the corresponding video topic or theme and build teamwork and community within your Career Girls Club. Ocean in a Bottle: Use this Empowerment Activity to reinforce the corresponding video topic or theme and build teamwork and community within your Career Girls Club.

Career Girls Empowerment Lesson Video Series: Importance of Mentors (1:34 sec) We’re not born with instructions on how to do what we want. That’s where mentors come in. Find out who mentors are and how they can help you achieve your dreams! What are some things you'd like to accomplish today? How about in one week, a month, or more? Chances are, you have both short-term and long-term goals. Do you want to get up a half-hour earlier tomorrow to start your day with a healthy breakfast? Have you set a study schedule so you can crush that next exam? Are you planning ahead for college and a career? Whatever your goals, a mentor can help you aim high, stay on track, and get there. The role models in this video share how mentors have made a difference in their lives — and how you can find one, too! Use the resources here to learn more about mentors and how they can guide you in getting where you want to go! Empowerment Lesson Video: Watch this short video as a jumping-off point for in-depth learning experiences using the resources below. Fun Page Activity: The mini-planner on this page can help you stay on track to reach three goals for the week (and develop strategies to go after even bigger goals!). Independent Learning Guide: Watch the "Importance of Mentors" video, then use this guide to discover what a mentor can mean to you. This all-purpose guide can also be used by educators, parents, and mentors to jumpstart a meaningful discussion about how mentors can help students grow and succeed. Classroom Lesson Plan: This step-by-step lesson plan is available to guide a more in-depth "before, during, and after" learning experience when viewing the video with students. This lesson plan is also suitable for use in after-school programs and other educational settings.