Step Four: Make a plan
Turn your project idea into a measurable plan by setting a clear goal, organizing tasks and roles around your group’s strengths, identifying needed supplies and resources, and sharing the plan with trusted adults and community partners for feedback and support.
If the scouts liked this one the best from the brainstorming list: Launch a Social Media Campaign – Share facts, quotes, and artwork that promote autism acceptance. Use hashtags like #DifferentNotLess or #AutismAcceptance…… this would be a sample project.
Project Title: #DifferentNotLess — A Social Media Campaign for Autism Acceptance
Project Goal
Create and share a series of social media posts that promote autism acceptance using facts, quotes, and original artwork. The campaign will educate others, challenge stereotypes, and celebrate neurodiversity.
What I Want My Project to Accomplish
- Help others understand autism through clear, respectful messages.
- Use creativity to challenge myths and promote inclusion.
- Reach beyond my school or troop to inspire change in my community.
- Encourage others to share, repost, or create their own acceptance messages.
How I’ll Measure Success
- Track how many posts I create and share.
- Count likes, shares, or comments on each post.
- Ask 3–5 people to share what they learned or how the campaign made them think differently.
- Optional: Use a hashtag tracker or create a simple survey to gather feedback.
Timeline & Task Plan
| Date | Action | Who Will Do It |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Research autism facts, myths, and quotes from autistic self-advocates. Choose a campaign theme. | Me |
| Week 2 | Create 5–10 posts using artwork, photos, or graphics. Include hashtags like #AutismAcceptance and #DifferentNotLess. | Me |
| Week 3 | Share posts on a troop page, school account, or with permission on a personal account. Ask friends and family to help spread the message. | Me |
| Week 4 | Reflect on what worked, gather feedback, and (optionally) create a recap post or slideshow to share with my troop or school. | Me |
Materials & Budget
| Item | Estimated Cost | Sourcing |
|---|---|---|
| Art supplies or digital tools | Free–$10 | Canva, Google Slides, phone apps, or home art supplies |
| Hashtag tracker (optional) | Free | Online tools like TweetDeck or Instagram Insights |
| Printing (optional posters or flyers) | $5–$10 | School printer or donation |
Resources, Support & Experts
- Troop Leader or Teacher: Help review posts and offer feedback.
- Autism Advocacy Sources:
- Scouting Guides: GSUSA Digital Leadership badge materials and Ability Awareness resources.
Sustainability Plan
- Save posts in a digital folder so they can be reused or expanded next year.
- Offer to help younger scouts create their own campaigns or posters.
- Share the campaign with a teacher or troop leader to use during Autism Acceptance Month.
- Optional: Create a printable version of the posts to display in classrooms or libraries.
Optional Sharing
If I feel comfortable, I will:
- Share my campaign in a troop meeting or school newsletter.
- Create a short video or slideshow explaining the project and what I learned.
- Submit my campaign to a local youth spotlight or community bulletin.
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