Keep database passwords close by to access all reseach from home. Document your service hours as you complete them. See "Docs and Forms" tab below
“For me, I am driven by two main philosophies: know more today about the world than I knew yesterday and lessen the suffering of others. You'd be surprised how far that gets you.”
― Neil deGrasse Tyson, Astrophysicist
Interested in VOLUNTEERING?
The naturalistic gardens at Ambler Arboretum at Temple University could use some spring tending on Saturday mornings. For more information about these volunteer opportunities for individuals 18 years of age and older, contact Kathy Salisbury, Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, at 267-468-8400 or kathleen.salisbury@temple.edu.
If you are interested in becoming an Ambler Arboretum volunteer, please fill out our online volunteer form.
Drop-In Volunteer Opportunities
No RSVP Required.
Second Saturdays, March through November
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11
Third Thursday Evenings, March through September
5 to 7:30 p.m.
March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21
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Face-to-Face is an organization that began on May 13, 1984, after the members of St. Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church began cooking hot meals for their Germantown neighbors who were food insecure. Over the years, as the hardships became more apparent, they have responded to those needs organically, and today they offer a One-Stop-Shop of free services: Meals, Health Center, and Legal and Social Services. Face-to-Face now has online volunteer scheduling. Click the link to see all the volunteer opportunities available.
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Music for Healing & Transition Program
Work for a non-profit that certifies musicians to play at the bedside of sick and dying patients. Earn ample hours while performing an incredible service. Detail-oriented people needed.
See contact information below:
Mindy Cutcher, Program Coordinator
Music for Healing & Transition Program
712 H Street NE, Suite 1420
Washington, DC 20002
Email: mhtp@mhtp.org
Visit MHTP: www.mhtp.org
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Friends of the Wissahickon: Do you love Wissahickon Valley Park?
The mission of the Friends of the Wissahickon is to conserve the natural beauty and wildness of the Wissahickon Valley and stimulate public interest therein.
Would you like to play a direct role in keeping this special place clean and accessible for generations to come? Then come out and get involved in one of our Volunteer Service Days! Our service days are fun, educational and provide a much needed service to the park, as well as introducing you to a lot of wonderful, like-minded park stewards. Check out our upcoming service days below. For additional information, contact Shawn Green, Volunteer Manager at green@fow.org.
https://www.fow.org/volunteering/
See Mrs. Buchanan in Main Office for in-school Service Hour Options (use attached Mentoring Log to track school-associated service hours)
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Become a reading tutor at Enfield Elementary directly after school working one-on-one with our younger students in need. Contact our HS Social Worker, Lauren Foster, in the main office for details.
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Chestnut Hill Lodge Health and Rehabilitation/ Nursing Home Volunteer: Contact Melissa Kuestner, Activities Director & Volunteer Coordinator @215-836-2100 ext: 114 or Activities2@ChestnutHillhc.com
City of Philadelphia: Volunteer in a different park each month
American Red Cross Leaders Save Lives Program: Sign up to host a blood drive
The ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia
Help create a world without ALS by getting involved in the way that best suits YOU! When you fundraise with friends and family you take us closer to discovering a cure.
http://webpa.alsa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=PA_6_events
The MIP (Most Important Person) Foundation The MIP Foundation’s mission is to encourage and offer mental health support and social services for adolescent and young adult Oncology Patients while increasing awareness about the effects of Pediatric Cancer. Contact for volunteer opportunities:
https://www.themipfoundation.org/
Redeemer Valley Community Garden is offering opportunities for high school seniors who are interested in sustainable gardening, providing fresh produce for community food cupboards, tending plants and/or small farm animals. Located in Huntingdon Valley. For more information or scheduling, please visit www.redeemervalleygarden.com or contact Sister Ana Dura: adura@holyredeemer.com or 215-914-4109
Mitzvah Circle supports individuals and families experiencing poverty, homelessness, serious illness, and food insecurity. https://mitzvahcircle.org/volunteer/individuals-families-groups/
Community Service Hours Record Form
1. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your Research Needs!
RESEARCH TUTORIAL VIDEOS:
IMAGE SEARCH TUTORIALS
SCREENCASTING TOOL TUTORIALS
Screencast-O-matic (15 min recording limit)
Screencastify Part I (5 min recording limit)
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C.R.A.P (Contrast, Repetition, Alignment, Proximity)
Additional Elements: juxtaposition, fonts, color choices, continuity, building (progression), image as metaphor, cleanliness, choreography, humor
Design Aesthetics and Tools:
(click me!) The Power of Slide Design Presentation: Library Resources
(click me!) Playing with Images, Avatars, and Fonts, and added
Speak about something that:
a) You have earned the right to talk about through study and experience
b)You are excited about: and
c) You are eager to tell your listeners about.
Presentation Tips:
1. Make brief notes of the interesting things you want to convey to your audience.
2. Don't write out your presentation in full.
3. Never, never, never memorize a talk word for word
4. Fill your presentation with illustrative examples and visuals.
5. Know far more about your subject than you can use.
6. Rehearse your talk by conversing with your friends and family.
7. Instead of worrying about your delivery, find ways of improving it.
8. Don't imitate others, be yourself!
Adapted from "Speak More Effectively" by Dale Carnegie
For more information, visit www.dalecarnegie.com/speak
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in descending order
FINAL PROJECT REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Final Presentation Guest Invitation: for those who would like to have others join the festivities. Just copy the body text and email me any names of distinguished guests.
Workshop time: Final Project Development
Thesis Argument Organizer: PAST DUE! Use remaining class time to peer review/edit/revise/conference with me regarding your organizer. You are encouraged to include the necessary revised components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Workshop time: Begin the important work of building/designing your thesis slide presentation based on the organizational structure of your Thesis Argument Organizer
Thesis Argument Organizer: DUE TODAY! Use remaining class time to peer review/edit/revise/conference with me regarding your organizer. You are encouraged to include the necessary revised components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Workshop time: Begin the important work of building/designing your thesis slide presentation based on the organizational structure of your Thesis Argument Organizer
Close-Viewing: TEDX Talk Master Shi Heng Yi – 5 Hindrances to Self-Mastery
Complete the Complete The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet during your close viewing. Be sure to include notes from your close-reading as well. Whole-class debriefing to follow.
Thesis Development: Consult the LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement and continue to develop your Project Thesis as you are developing your outline (see below). Use the Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) to work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Continue to develop your Thesis Argument Organizer: This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for any additional Research Needs!
Review all Guidelines and Expectations and Project Examples (see above)
Homework: The Final Project Thesis Argument Organizer is due Monday, May 15.
Thesis Development: Consult the LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement and continue to develop your Project Thesis as you are developing your outline (see below). Use the Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) to work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Begin to develop your Thesis Argument Organizer: This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for any additional Research Needs!
Review all Guidelines and Expectations and Project Examples (see above)
Homework: The Final Project Thesis Argument Organizer is due Monday, May 15.
Thesis Development: Consult the LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement and continue to develop your Project Thesis as you are developing your outline (see below). Use the Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) to work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Begin to develop your Thesis Argument Organizer: This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for any additional Research Needs!
Homework: The Final Project Thesis Argument Organizer is due Monday, May 15.
Workshop: Thesis Development. Use the following Template to craft and develop your working thesis statement for your final presentation. Click here to access the Google doc Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) Be sure to Make a Copy of this doc and move it into your Senior Thesis Folder. Work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Workshop: Thesis Argument Organizer: This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Workshop: Thesis Development. Use the following Template to craft and develop your working thesis statement for your final presentation. Click here to access the Google doc Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) Be sure to Make a Copy of this doc and move it into your Senior Thesis Folder. Work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Workshop: Thesis Argument Organizer: This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of quality resource types, find a reliable, credible, and/or scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #15. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
Thesis Development: Overview of LibGuide Thesis Page and Steps for Creating a Purposeful Thesis Statement. Read and Focus on the center of the page "What is a Thesis?" Click here.
Workshop: Thesis Development. Use the following Template to craft and develop your working thesis statement for your final presentation. Click here to access the Google doc Thesis Development Template (Jim Burke) Be sure to Make a Copy of this doc and move it into your Senior Thesis Folder. Work through the steps of creating an effective thesis statement/working purpose statement.
Introduce the Thesis Argument Organizer: Make a copy of this doc and move it into your folder. This is the document you will use to organize and outline your research information to support for your final thesis presentation. You will include the necessary components (minimum 7-`10 Sub-Topic Sentences, Elaboration and support for subtopics, Evidence from research including in-text documentation and citations).
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #1
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #2
Thesis Argument Organizer Example #3
Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of quality resource types, find a reliable, credible, and/or scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #14. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #14 Due Monday, May 1 (Day 1) / Tuesday, May 2 (Day 2). The Final Project Thesis Argument Organizer is due Monday, May 15.
Research Workshop
Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of quality resource types, find a reliable, credible, and/or scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #13. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
Be sure to refer to your Essential Questions and Key Terms for reference during this last stage of research.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #13 Due Thursday, April 27 (Day 1) / Friday, April 28 (Day 2).
Lesson Focus: Thesis Presentation
>Close-Viewing: TEDTalk Michael Green: Why we should build wooden skyscrapers
>Complete the following 3-2-1 Assessment Form based on Michael Green's presentation.
2. Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of quality resource types, find a reliable, credible, and/or scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #12. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
3. Work Development: Annotation #12
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #12 Due Tuesday, April 25 (Day 1) / Wednesday, April 26 (Day 2)
1. Research Work Audit #2: In your Senior Thesis Project portfolio, revisit your Proposal, Research Starter, and your (10) completed Annotations. Complete the Google Audit form linked below (10 points)
2. Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of quality resource types, find a reliable, credible, and/or scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #11. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
3. Work Development: Annotation #11
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #11 Due Fr, April 28 (Day 1) / Friday, April 29 (Day 2)
Presentation Zen Chapter 4 Reading Review: Complete this Google Form for your knowledge check of the chapter close-reading. You may use your notes.
Complete this Research Annotation #9 Scholarly Source Post Assessment Google Form.
Synthesizing your knowledge and understanding of scholarly research and resource types from last class (see our agendas below), find a quality "scholarly" source on your topic for Research Annotation #10. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide and its databases for your Research Needs!
Close-viewing Presentation: Scholarly Sources Slides
For your reference: APB Scholarly Sources Handout
4. Work Development: Annotation #10
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #10 Due Wednesday, April 19 (Day 1)/ , Thursday, April 20 (Day 2)
1. Focus Lesson: How Do We Know if a Source is Scholarly? Put Out an APB!
Close-viewing Presentation: Scholarly Sources Slides
For your reference: APB Scholarly Sources Handout
2. Using what you've learned about scholarly sources, challenge yourself and try to find a scholarly source on your topic for Research Annotation #9. Visit the Senior Thesis Libguide for your research needs.
3. Work Development: Annotation #9.
4. Be sure to have completed the Critical Close-Reading: Presentation Zen Chapter 4 "Using Images to Tell Stories" (p. 93 - 125). Be sure to have explicated 1-2 pages of typed notes that should be found in your portfolio for viewing/grading.
Critical Close-Viewing: MarlaSpivak: WhyBeesAreDisappearingTEDTalk
2. Complete The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me) Special Note: "Make a Copy" of the Above Handout and "Move to" your Senior Thesis folder (if absent during this class session).
3. Workshop time for Research: Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration. You are encouraged to use EBSCO, Grolier Online, Destiny Discover for book sources, as well as the Current Issues Databases (Opposing Viewpoints and/or CQ Researcher. Find a source for Research Annotation #8.
>Documents for your reference: Evaluating Websites & Identifying Bias
>Revisit and review the list of Essential Questions and Key Terms in your original Research Starter document. Update/revise as needed. Use this as your guide for the next set of research annotations.
4. Critical Close-Reading: Presentation Zen Chapter 4 "Using Images to Tell Stories" (p. 93 - 125). Be sure to explicate 1-2 pages of typed notes that should be found in your portfolio for viewing/grading.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #8 Due Thursday, April 13 (Day 1)/ Friday, April 14 (Day 2). Presentation Zen Chapter 4 "Using Images to Tell Stories" (p. 93 - 125). Be sure to explicate 1-2 pages of typed notes that should be found in your portfolio for viewing/grading
Do Now: Complete this Source Evaluation Tool to assess your web source's reliability for Annnotation #6 and submit.
Workshop time for Research: Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration. You are encouraged to use EBSCO, Grolier Online, Destiny Discover for book sources, as well as Current Issues Databases. Also, consider using a reliable web source. Refer to these documents for your web source reference: Evaluating Websites & Identifying Bias
Find a strong, credible source for Research Annotation #7.
3. Research Development: Complete Research Annotation #7 for next class.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #7 Due Tuesday, April 11 (Day 1)/ Wednesday, April 12 (Day 2)
DO NOW: Google Form: Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Complete this form as a review of your chapter reading.
Complete Mini-Presentations and Evaluation
Complete the Website Reliability Google Form as a pre-assessment for this class session.
4. Mini-Lesson: Evaluating Website Reliability Presentation
Documents for your reference: Evaluating Websites & Identifying Bias
5. Find a web source for Research Annotation #6.
6. Fill out this Source Evaluation Tool to assess your web source's reliability and submit.
7. Research Development: Complete Research Annotation #6 for next class.
Homework: Complete Research Annotation #6 Due Friday, March 31 (Day 1)/ Monday, April 3 (Day 2)
Essential Questions:
>What are the attributes of a successful visual and oral presentation?
>How can one successfully engage an audience? What strategies can be employed to effectively present topical information and engage listeners/viewers in your presentations?
Mini-Presentation Project Viewing: Use the following for your "tools of the trade" today:
Mini-Presentation Peer Evaluation Form for use in assessing your peers' work
PIN Chart for Whole-Group Debriefing on Performances
Student Self-Evaluation Exit Ticket for self-reflection
Special Note: Please make sure that all project components (Organizer/Google Slide Presentation) are found in your Senior Thesis Portfolio.
3. Anchor Work: Read the next section in Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Be sure to render 1-2 pages of typed notes that should exist in your folder for viewing. (Extended deadline)
Homework: Be sure that your Presentation Zen Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color" reading notes (1-2 pages) are in your folder.
Mini-Presentation Workshop Time: Use this class time to organize and develop your Google Slide Thesis Mini-Presentation. Please consult the rubric and adhere to all requirements.
Be sure to complete the Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet. This should be completed before the development of the slide presentation.
Be sure your slide presentation & organizer are in your Senior Thesis folder, as well as the assignment sheet/rubric.
Anchor Work: Read the next section in Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Be sure to render 1-2 pages of typed notes that should exist in your folder for viewing.
Homework:
1) Work on your Mini-Presentation Outline and Google Slide Presentation. Due Monday (Day 1)/Tuesday (Day 2).
2) Read the next section in Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Be sure to render 1-2 pages of typed notes that should exist in your folder for viewing. Due Monday (Day 1)/Tuesday (Day 2).
Do Now: Review and Discussion of Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen Chapter "Presenting with Type": complete this Google Form to start.
Mini-Presentation Workshop Time: Use this class time to organize and develop your Google Slide Thesis Mini-Presentation. Please consult the rubric and adhere to all requirements.
Be sure to complete the Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet. This should be completed before the development of the slide presentation.
Be sure your slide presentation & organizer are in your Senior Thesis folder, as well as the assignment sheet/rubric.
Anchor Work: Read the next section in Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Be sure to render 1-2 pages of typed notes that should exist in your folder for viewing.
Homework:
1) Work on your Mini-Presentation Outline and Google Slide Presentation. Due Monday (Day 1)/Tuesday (Day 2).
2) Read the next section in Garr Reynolds' Presentation Zen - Chapter 3 "Communicating with Color." Be sure to render 1-2 pages of typed notes that should exist in your folder for viewing. Due Monday (Day 1)/Tuesday (Day 2).
Gallery Viewing and Critique: Primary Source Gallery Slide Presentation.
2. Introduce Mini-Presentation Project Expectations:
Synthesis of Research Annotations 1-5 and select sub-topic for Mini-Presentation Formative Assessment Activity and Rubric (click me) > due Thursday, March 23 (Day One) /Friday, March 24 (Day Two)
Completion of Mini-Presentation Organizational Worksheet is mandatory in order to present. Be sure to File > Make a Copy of both documents and move into your Portfolio. Same due dates as listed above apply.
Homework:
1) Work on your Mini-Presentation Outline and Google Slide Presentation>due Thursday, March 23 (Day One) /Friday, March 24 (Day Two)
2) Text Exploration Close-reading: Presentation Zen Design: A Simple Visual Approach to Presenting in Today's World. Read Chapter 2 entitled "Presenting with Type" and develop/render (1-2 pages) typed notes from your close reading. These notes should be found in your portfolio with visible title.
Image Procurement Workshop: Part Two
1. Review: the 4-1-1- Assessment Google Form based on your research of the Copyright-Friendly Toolkit
2. Primary Sources Lesson Presentation using the Primary Source Analysis Tool
3. Workshop Activity: Primary Source Scavenger Hunt and Citation Challenge. Visit the class Primary Source Gallery Slide Presentation.
Activity Instructions:
>Consider your topic and the sources you have annotated thus far. What would be an appropriate primary source that you would use to represent and/or illustrate some aspect your topic research?
>View the embedded sample slide. You will work to add your slide content to the respective class presentation:
>Using keyword search terms, find a quality digital primary source (copyright-friendly whenever possible)
>Be creative. Think outside the box!
>Add a slide to this gallery. Insert the Primary Source into your Google Slide. Add any layers of text and/or color elements that enhances the overall “harmony” of the presentation slide.
>In the speaker notes include the following:
Your name
Your Image Rationale. Why did you choose this image to represent your research idea/detail/concept? What message do you want to convey to your audience?
Full MLA citation
4. Gallery Viewing: Slide Presentation and Rationale w/ Peer Critique
Homework: Complete your Primary Source Slide and rationale for Friday (Day 1) / Monday (Day 2).
1. Do Now Check-in: Complete the Google Form for Garr Reynold's Presentation Zen "Design Matters" Chapter Reading. You may use your developed notes as reference.
Image Procurement Workshop: Part One. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration.
2. Read & Explore the Copyright-Friendly Toolkit found on the Senior Thesis Libguide in the Image Procurement box, bottom-right of the screen. Focus your reading and exploration on: Creative Commons, Public Domain and Fair Use and watch at least 1-2 embedded videos in each category, as well as reading the material presented.
3. Complete the 4-1-1- Assessment Google Form based on your research of the Copyright-Friendly Toolkit for class credit before next class session
Homework: Complete the 4-1-1 Assessment Google Form (see above) and work to edit/revise Annotations 1-5 (if needed) for added credit. Please notify me with any changes/modifications/revisions.
1. Research Work Audit: Do some serious rummaging around in your portfolio - annotations, research starter, and proposal. Gauge your progress. Highlight key terms and essential questions that have been addressed in your research thus far. Fill out the Google Audit form linked below. Worth a total of 15 points.
Project Work Audit #1 *Due by the end of class
2. Peer Review/ Self-Edit/Revise Annotations #1-5 (as needed).
3. Text Exploration: Presentation Zen Design: A Simple Visual Approach to Presenting in Today's World. Read the Introductory Chapter entitled "Design Matters" and develop/render (1-2 pages) typed notes from your close reading. These notes should be found in your portfolio with visible title. These typed notes are due next class.
Homework: Any Annotations 1-5 revisions should be made by next class with a note to Mr. G via email for added credit for work missed or late. Complete your text reading and note-taking for Presentation Zen for Monday (Day 1) / Tuesday (Day 2).
1. Workshop time for Research: Workshop time for Research: Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration. You are encouraged to use EBSCO, Grolier Online, Destiny Discover for book sources, as well as Current Issues Databases.
2. Peer Review/ Revise/ Edit Annotation #4 (as needed)
3. Add update/refinement to your Project Research Starter
4. Secure your 5th Resource + Complete Annotation #5 due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #5 for next class: Thursday, March 9 (Day 1) / Friday, March 10 (Day 2)
1. Workshop time for Research: Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration. You are encouraged to use EBSCO, Grolier Online, Destiny Discover for book sources, as well as Current Issues Databases.
2. Peer Review/ Revise/ Edit Annotation #3 (as needed)
3. Add update/refinement to your Research Starter Document
4. Complete Annotation #4 due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #4 for next class: Tuesday, March 7 (Day 1) / Wednesday, March 8 (Day 2)
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotation #2 (Add constructive feedback in the form of comments) and Research Starter to assess evolving information, terminology, and research questions.
2. Workshop time for Research/Find your resource for Annotation #3. Use the Senior Thesis Libguide for your exploration. You are encourage to use EBSCO, Grolier Scholastic Go!, and/or World Book Online for this "shallow end" research. Search for books as well using Destiny Discover! Also, consider using Current Issues Databases for those controversial-type topics.
3. Complete Annotation #3, due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #3 for next class session: Friday, March 3 (Day 1) and Monday, March 6 (Day 2)
1. Peer Review/Peer Edit: Annotation #1 (Add constructive feedback in the form of comments). Revise Research Starter to reflect additions to curated key terms.
2. Workshop time for Research/Find your resource for Annotation #2 using the Senior Thesis Libguide. You are encouraged to use EBSCO, World Book, and/or Grolier Online for this "shallow end" research.
3. Complete Annotation #2, due next class session!
Homework: Complete Annotation #2 for next class session: Wednesday, March 2 (Day One) / Thursday, March 3 (Day Two)
Pair/Share: Research Starter Worksheet. Make any necessary revisions to essential questions and key terms based on partner feedback
Intro to Library Resources : (LINK) Senior Thesis Libguide on finding your first research starter resource.
3. Introduce template for Annotation #1-5 and preview:
4. Secure source for Annotation # 1 and begin research explication work
5. Work to revise your "Research Starter" digital document with new information gleaned from your first topic resource.
Pair/Share: DUE TODAY Senior Thesis Proposal Document. Receive feedback from peer and refine.
2. Introduce Research Starter Organizer: Research Starter Worksheet (Link). Open file, make a copy of this form, move to your Senior Thesis folder. Be sure to complete all sections appropriately.
3. Explore Concept Mapping Tool for Research Starter Explication. Database password for EBSCO is needed to access this tool from home:
Username: springfield / Password: spartan22!
Homework: Research Starter Worksheet (Link). Work to complete all sections of document for next class.
DUE TODAY Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
Brainstorming research topics for Semester Thesis Project
>Pre-writing: Complete the "Why" and "Wonder" parts of the Senior Thesis Topic Brainstorming Sheet (be sure to "make a copy">"rename">"move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio for viewing/grading)
Group Activity: "Speed-Dating" Research topics for Semester Thesis Project
>"Speed-Dating Activity: gather feedback from 2-3 peers (student-driven interviews via critical partnerships) on each of your topics written about on your brainstorming sheet. Spend about (5-10) minutes per partner discussing a topic before moving to the next "speed-date"
>Be sure to use the "Sample Questions for Critical Partner to ask" on page two of the Brainstorming document to guide your discussion. Each student is responsible for adding commentary in the "Feedback" section based on your critical discussions with your classmates.
>Whole-Class Debriefing: Proposed Topic Choices/Choose one for the $ topic!
Introduce Senior Thesis Proposal Document. ("Make a copy"> "rename"> and place in digital portfolio)
Proposal Rubric ("Make a copy"> "rename"> and place in digital portfolio)
4. Anchor Activity: Senior Personal Learning Plan (work on slides 1-10 and be sure to complete these slides during this session).
Homework:
Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
Homework: Senior Thesis Proposal Document for next class period.
Anchor Activity: Senior Personal Learning Plan (work on slides 1-10 and be sure to complete these slides for next class).
Brainstorming research topics for Semester Thesis Project
>Pre-writing: Complete the "Why" and "Wonder" parts of the Senior Thesis Topic Brainstorming Sheet (be sure to "make a copy">"rename">"move to" your Senior Thesis Portfolio.
Homework:
Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
Complete today's classwork for next class session (see above).
Presentation of PASSION PADLET post
2. Viewing TEDTalk Presentation: Ron Finley "The Guerrilla Gardener of South Central LA" + complete The Art of Visual Presentations Worksheet (click me) for classwork and discussion (make a copy/rename/and move to your thesis folder for viewing access).
3. Debriefing to follow: What are the standout moments of this "thesis" presentation?
4. Anchor Activity: Senior Personal Learning Plan (work on slides 1-6 and complete these slides for next class).
Homework:
Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
Slides 1-6 of Senior Personal Learning Plan
1. Introduction to Class: What is your passion? (Viewing: Steve Jobs' Commencement Address, Stanford University 2005)> 3-2-1 Assessment (complete online form if absent)
2. Introduce PASSION PADLET Activity (visual with paragraph description).
4. Song Soundtrack Presentations (Complete)
5. Anchor Activity: Senior Personal Learning Plan (work on slides 1-10)
Homework:
Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
Complete your PASSION PADLET post for next class.
Complete Visualization Activity Activity Form
2. Create Senior Thesis Google Folder. Include the following in your portfolio:
Research/Thesis Documents
Special Note: for the above items, be sure to "Make a Copy">Rename>Move to Personal Digital Folder>Share folder with me
3. Student Sharing/Pairs: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
4. Revisit Project Activity: Song Selection and Google Presentations (set up digital folder and application time).
Soundtrack Presentation Rubric
5. Song Soundtrack Presentations
6. Anchor Activity: Senior Personal Learning Plan
Homework:
Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
1. Updates and Overview of the Class/Answering Questions about the course
2. Complete Background Check Interview Presentations (as needed)
3. Student Sharing/Pairs: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
4. Introduce Project Activity: Song Selection and Google Presentations (set up digital folder and application time).
Soundtrack Presentation Rubric
Homework:
1. Finish Google Pres Slide and Presentation (with speaker notes and citation for image(s)).
2. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.
1. Introductions and welcome!
2. Student Questionnaire> Interviews> Informal Presentations (one minute per student)
3. Overview of Course Description/Summary
4: Top-Ten Soundtrack Song List Activity
Homework:
1. Brainstorm for Community Service / Internship Position
2. Completion of Top Ten Soundtrack Activity Sheet (in full)
3. Complete your Service Hour Contract & Mentor Forms! DUE NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20th. Late submissions will be subject to reduced credit.