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

More Questions?

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.