Chapter 5 of 12 · 17:20–23:03

Connecting Lived Experience to Purpose and Possibility

Learning objective

Examine how personal experiences can inform academic inquiry, career interests, and future planning.

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How KrisTiana connects her family’s experience to scientific interests and how adults support students’ individual choices.

Reflect & apply

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1. How does her story connect personal meaning with academic ambition?

2. How can adults support a student’s goals while leaving room for the student to define their own direction?

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Design an optional prompt connecting a student’s interests, observations, or experiences to a research question or career exploration activity. Do not require disclosure of painful experiences.

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