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Personal Project

Chandler High School MYP Programme. Personal Project. What is a personal project?. A body of work that originates from the student’s initiative Developed over time (grades 9-10) Demonstrates student’s creativity and learning

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Personal Project

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  1. Chandler High School MYP Programme Personal Project

  2. What is a personal project? • A body of work that originates from the student’s initiative • Developed over time (grades 9-10) • Demonstrates student’s creativity and learning • Allows the student “to investigate and focus on a theme, topic and/or issue” • Also includes a report

  3. Examples of Personal Projects • an original work of art (visual, dramatic or performance) • an original science or health investigation • a written piece of work on a special topic • the presentation of a developed business, a special event or the development of a new student or community organization

  4. The role of an advisor • Helps student understand guidelines and assessment criteria • Helps student develop a realistic topic • Guide the student throughout the project process (1 year) • Offer feedback at each phase of the project • Ensure authenticity of project

  5. Year 1 timeline - 2012 Spring • Jan: Personal Project Showcase • March - April: Students complete research paper in Honors English 9 – Phase I • May: Students meet with PP Coordinator to review Phase II of project – Independent study class • May – August: Students develop and complete planning and action portion of project. Meet with advisor throughout and submit assignments online

  6. Year 2 timeline - 2012-2013 school year • Aug: Students and advisors review projects and progress • Aug-December: Students meet with Ms. Anderson in Independent Study at least 4 times • Sept-Nov: Students complete Phase III of project – the written paper • Nov: Students make final revisions to paper and finalize visual presentation of project • Dec: Final paper and visual project due to Ms. Anderson December 10 • Jan: Personal Project Showcase • January 2013

  7. Ideas from this year • Start a non-profit organization to raise money for children in need • Research a field in medicine and observe surgeries • Film different Indian dances and discuss their differences and development over time • Compose and record an original piece of music reflective of a time and technique • Make a model of a green building • Make an app for a phone • Invent a new technology (dog feeder) • Design a dress and then learn to sew and make an outfit from the beginning • Learn to solder and create a sculpture

  8. The next step • Students have been trained on Managebac; encourage them to log on and show you how to use it • Students will meet with Ms. Anderson on May 9 or 10 to learn about Phase II • Students will meet with advisors the week of May 14th • Phase II Action and Planning Outline due by Monday, May 21st (online) • Students work throughout summer on project and update E-Journal online as applicable • Students can email advisors throughout summer

  9. Contact information • Shannon Anderson – Personal Project Coordinator • 480-812-7778 or anderson.shannon@chandler.k12.az.us • Advisor emails are available on school website under Faculty tab • Mary Kandaris – MYP Coordinator

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