1. This I Know Senior English Project May 12-26, 2011

2. Overview In just 3 weeks, your high school career will be over. You’ll be entering into a new chapter of your lives. But before closing this book, it’s important to look back on all that you’ve learned. That is the the purpose of this project. You’ll be choosing an idea, a concept, a revelation that you are truly passionate about exploring. It could be a philosophy, a truth about human behavior, a scientific phenomenon, a technological innovation, a new means of creative expression. Then you will investigate that idea, ultimately assembling a presentation to reveal that idea.

3. Possible Fields of Interest Technology Engineering Music Art (visual, culinary, graphic, performance, etc) Medical Breakthroughs Sports Psychology Sociology Philosophy Culture Global Issues Business/Entrepreneurship

4. TED Talks What is a TED Talk? – “TED is a nonprofit devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading. It started out (in 1984) as a conference bringing together people from three worlds: Technology, Entertainment, Design. ” The talks are short (8-15 minute) presentations made by passionate people from various fields. Thursday, May 12 – Chris Anderson http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/chris_anderson_how_web_video_powers_ global_innovation.html http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/chris_anderson_how_web_video_powers_ global_innovation.html Friday, May 13 – Jill Bolte Taylor Monday, May 16– Hans Rosling http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ ve_ever_seen.html http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ ve_ever_seen.html Tuesday, May 17– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYFZD9qlzwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbYFZD9qlzw

5. Essential Elements For this project, you’ll have a few essential elements. Other than those, you are free to develop your presentation however you choose. Creativity and originality are key. The essential elements are as follows: – You must read at least 3 articles (totaling at least 15 pages) or 1 book on the subject (minimum 130 pgs). Citations required on the transcript. – Your physical project must be visually and conceptually stunning. – You must submit a typed transcript of your 4 -5 minute TED talk. – TED talk must be memorized (or close to it). The presentation needs to seem professional, yet natural.

6. Project Ideas

7. Assignments and Due Dates The following 4 assignments are the only remaining grades for this 6 weeks!* Project Proposal (quiz grade) – due May 17th (via email) Progress Eval (classwork grade) – due May 20th Typed Transcript (assessment grade) – due May 23rd Presentation (assessment grade) 1st period = 5/23, 3rd period = 5/24, 5th period = 5/26 during advisory ) *students taking the Common Assessment have 2 practice exercise grades as well.