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Welcome Parents!

Welcome Parents! . Ms. Bridget Anderson, Personal Project Coordinator Ms. Kathleen Westrich, MYP Coordinator Mrs. Carol Stein, IB Coordinator Mr. Mike Roemer, Principal. Personal Project Background. A significant student directed inquiry produced over a period of time.

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Welcome Parents!

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  1. Welcome Parents! Ms. Bridget Anderson, Personal Project Coordinator Ms. Kathleen Westrich, MYP Coordinator Mrs. Carol Stein, IB Coordinator Mr. Mike Roemer, Principal

  2. Personal Project Background • A significant student directed inquiry produced over a period of time. • It is an independent project for which your child selects his or her topic. • International Baccalaureate Organization places great importance on the expression of your child’s unique talents.

  3. Personal Project Ideas • An original work of art • Science experiment • Literary art • An invention or modification of something to meet a need • Development of a business, organization or event • Web page or video • Or anything else that is approved by one of the project coordinators.

  4. Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective IB Students strive to be ALL of the following: LEARNER PROFILE

  5. MYP Subject Areas & Areas of Interaction

  6. The Design Cycle

  7. Research • Students are expected to complete research on their topic. • They may be passionate about the topic, but are not experts and references need to be cited in the final paper. • Research needs to be documented in their process log. • Practice research activities will be modeled in ELO to ensure student understanding.

  8. Research Can Include: • Interviews of people knowledgeable about the topic • Surveys pertinent to the topic • Observation/Experience such as job shadowing or watching a pertinent film on the topic • Books, journals, internet resources • A variety (3 or more) of sources is expected.

  9. Documentation and Journaling • Students will be expected to keep a “Process Journal”. • In this journal are notes and comments regarding problems and solutions as well as evidence of the work involved during each stage of the design cycle. • Referred to as a map of the project. • A requirement throughout the MYP curriculum.

  10. Realistic Project A student who has studied piano for a number of years and decides to write and present an original musical piece. Unrealistic Project A student decides to learn to play the piano. (Not realistic in 6 months.) Project Ideas

  11. Realistic Project A student organizes a food drive for a local agency. Learn about the job of being a veterinarian. Unrealistic Project A student sets out to stop hunger in the community. Learn how to become a veterinarian. (Takes five years of study after college) Project Ideas

  12. Implementation • Throughout the course of the school year, one day per week has been designated as Personal Project work days in your child’s ELO. • All 10th grade ELO’s have been provided with resources to assist your student through the duration of the project. • **Note: Work must be done outside of school in order to have the project completed.

  13. Your Child Is NOT Alone… • Your child will be choosing a supervisor here at school that will monitor the progress your child is making. They may also choose a mentor from outside Reagan. • Ex. If your child is interested in researching anaerobic –vs- aerobic exercise, they would have me as a mentor.

  14. Items Included in the Project • Process journal or log book. • Needs to contain students’ thoughts, decisions and actions. • The ELO teacher will help get the students started on this. • This ongoing log is the responsibility of the student. • Written Paper • Students will be asked to bring three (3) copies of the paper on the presentation day.

  15. Items Included in the Project • Cover Page • Title of the Project, name, ELO teacher, School Supervisor and the date. • Content Page • Create a page that outlines the major sections and subsections of the project. • Planning and Development Introductory Page • Purpose, Goals, A of I relationship

  16. Items Included in the Project • Process Journal • Paper (maximum 2000 words) • Works Cited • MLA format/guidelines • Minimum of 5-8 sources • Books • Journals • Internet • Articles

  17. Presenting the Information • Your child will have a total of 10 minutes to present an overview of the project to a panel of three (3) trained assessors. • Reagan teachers, Wedgewood teachers and community members • 7 areas of assessment that are worth 4 points each for a total of 28 points.

  18. Assessment of the Project • Criterion A- Use of the process journal • Criterion B- Define the goal • Criterion C- Select sources • Criterion D- Apply information • Criterion E- Achieve the goal • Criterion F- Reflect on learning • Criterion G- Report the project

  19. Rewards • All students will receive a T-shirt upon completion of the project. • All students who present their project to the panel of judges will be treated to a luncheon afterwards. • Students who receive a score of 20 points or higher will be able to go on a field trip in May.

  20. Questions and Comments • If you have questions after tonight, please feel free to call or email. • Ms. Anderson- • andersb@milwaukee.k12.wi.us • 414-304-6152 • Mrs. Stein- • steincb@milwaukee.k12.wi.us • 414-304-6176

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