1. Tools to guide project development
Logic Models
Tools to guide project development

2. Parts of a Logic Model Resources Activities Outputs Outcomes Impact
In order to accomplish my set of activities I will need the following
Activities
In order to address our problem we will accomplish the following activities
Outputs
We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following evidence or service delivery
Outcomes
We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the near future (1 – 6 years)
Impact
We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the longer term future (7 years and beyond)

3. For example… A logic model for planning a research methods class:
Resources: In order to accomplish my set of activities I will need the following
Weekly planning time
Creswell Research Methods textbook
Internet resources
Activities: In order to address our problem we will accomplish the following activities
Develop a class syllabus
Determine goals and outcomes of the class
Deliver class to 19 students
Students complete in class and out of class assignments
Outputs: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following evidence or service delivery
Course syllabus
Assignment descriptions
Presentations / Lectures
Student work
Outcomes: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the near future (1 – 6 years)
Student will be more familiar with social science research in general
Students will be able to apply specific social science methods to their project
Impact: We expect that when accomplished, these activities will lead to the following change in the longer term future (7 years and beyond)
The field of outdoor science education is stronger because our graduates are in leadership positions and understand how to conduct good program evaluation and research

4. Theory of change model
Do this
And this
Get this

5. For example…
Teach teachers about socioecological systems using place-based pedagogy
Engage them in in real world problem-solving
Teachers have an enhanced sense of place, hopefulness and agency