20% Project
What is the 20% Project?
What Do I Do? Brainstorm and come up with what you want to explore Read and research resources on your topic Write reflections and informational pieces on what you learn Share and collaborate with fellow students Reach out to mentors or other professionals who work in the field you aspire Create a product that demonstrates a true understanding of your research and work Reflect on your process and your classmates Share your ideas through presentation
Example 20% Projects Sign-Language Project: What: learn and perform song in sign language Why: to be able to communicate with my cousin who is deaf; to learn how to communicate with a minority group that is not easily understood; How: research the foundations of sign language, study sign-language book, work with a sign language mentor, watch videos, practice with myself in front of a mirror, talk to others in sign language at sign language event
Example Project: Video Game Project: What: Make a video game for younger students on digital citizenship Why: To help younger students learn about the danger of the internet; to help produce better digital citizens by training kids earlier Why: Video games make the subject matter more accessible and enjoyable to young kids, there is too much irresponsibility today with the internet. It is dangerous and can have a lasting impact on kids How: Research what digital citizenship encompasses, research stats on the impact that negative digital citizenship has on people/society, research how to make video games , mentor with video game makers, test out practice games, shape video game, test out game with test audience,
When Will I Work On This Project? 20% of your class time: Tuesday (45 minutes) Thursday (45 minutes) On your own: Weekends/nights may be necessary to get the best results
How Will I Get Resources? Resources will vary depending on project goals Students are responsible for their own resources so take this into account when creating your goals
Step 1: Inquiry Process Brainstorm and identify project idea and goals Find research resources (graded- 30pts) 3 sources minimum using the CRAP test Interpreting information Formulate Goals
Step 2: Project Pitch Present project pitch (graded- 50pts) 3 slide presentation Motivation Timeline and resources Goal 3 minute presentation Declaration slide (Name of project and goal)---(graded -20pts)
Step 3: Implementation (Weebly) Blog Posts (graded- 20 pts each) 6 posts (one every other week) Video Blog (graded- 20 pts) 2-3 minutes Use Youtube or Vimeo Comment on Peers’ Sights (graded 10 pts each) 6 interactions by the end of the implementation time
Step 4: Final Presentation Ted Style Talk Presentation (graded 100 pts) 5-6 minutes Follows TED Talk Commandments Must have a visual component
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How Will I Get Graded: Presentation rubrics will be used for the project pitch based upon specific criteria that will be given and discussed Blogs will be graded using a writing rubric Final project will be graded using a combination of a presentation rubric and GRIT rubric
What If I Don’t Succeed With My Goal and What is a GRIT Rubric? You are not being graded on your success, but you will be graded on your effort and GRIT Guts/Growth (courageous, bold, risk-taking Resilience (tough, reflective, persistence) Integrity (honest, kind, reliable) Tenacity (resolved, steadfast, forward-thinking) This can also include your flexibility, originality, and motivation
What Topics Do I Have to Stick With? You project MUST answer this question in some way: How can I make the world better for its citizens?
Can I Work With a Partner? This is an individual project and students are being required to work by themselves.