Summer Passion Project = (Product x Learning) + sharing + reflection
Projects that demonstrate research and learning will receive a certificate of completion. Special recognition will go to projects that fit in special categories such as: arts, service, STEM learning, creativity, writing, fun, and depth of study. ***Please sign up here with your intent to join the BTHS Library Summer Passion Project Program. https://forms.gle/Bp1rFoiMNRBh92QG7 Program dates:
Questions to [email protected].
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Step 1: How to choose a project that is inspiring to you: Brainstorm: combine two: What would you like to create? What would you like to learn? Who do you want to help? Consider service causes: DoSomething.org has a long list of ideas. Notice what bothers you and what inspires you. These might be areas for creative solutions or supports Make a bracket to narrow down your brainstorm: https://www.printyourbrackets.com/fillable-brackets/16-team-single-fillable.pdf Step 3. How to make the project substantial. Don’t make it too basic. How do you get the learning in so that this isn’t like a 7th grade project or takes a short amount of time? Asking for input is a great way to make your project more useful to you and others. Also, try to plan on using resources that will help you become more deeply involved, for example:
Step 3. How to make the project manageable. Don’t over-do it. Clearly state what you would like to do (I want to learn….., I want to make….I want to do…). Also, be reasonable – Aim for a summer long project. Make sure it’s something that can be worked on in a reasonable amount of time. POOR EXAMPLE I want to learn how to code. GOOD EXAMPLE I want to learn how to code using Python so that I can build an app to help me and others organize homework. POOR EXAMPLE I want to choreograph a two hour contemporary dance that will highlight the struggle for equal rights. GOOD EXAMPLE I want to choreograph an original, three minute, contemporary dance about the struggle for equal rights that I can post onto YouTube to share with the senior home nearby. from: http://www.designmakechange.com/ Other ideas for this project from https://mrblackwelder.wordpress.com/ and A.J. Guliani via cultofpedagogy.com Questions about how your project is shaping up, expectations or looking for ideas? Feel free to email Ms. Ferguson @ [email protected] Program interest: https://forms.gle/mbsBj6eo68ozNFaq7 Some questions that have been asked so far... Q. Does the project have to be related to contemporary issues? A. t can be about any topic that you find interesting! You will need to find a way to share your learning to make it useful: Potential examples (think about who would benefit from your work):
Q. Is this required to be published online or can we do it on a document or presentation? A. You need to share something with us so that we can see what you did. There will be a Google Presentation page for you to copy and add images, links, videos, sound recording - however you want to share. It will be shared with other program participants and supervisors at Tech. Here is the format for final submission. Q. Do we have to submit our project if it is personal/private info? A. You need to share something so that we can credit you with completing the project. Show us some part of it that seems ok to share. Other ways to share: Teach an online class http://www.homeschoolcoop2020.com/teach-a-class.html Work on a game for social change (due in Feb): https://g4cstudentchallenge.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home |
AuthorMs. Ferguson is one of the librarians at Brooklyn Tech. She has a background in service learning and this is one of her passion projects. Archives
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