PASSION PROJECTS

"Students are encouraged to pick a topic of interest, create a burning question, and complete research to answer it. This experience positively impacts students in a way that they can see the world outside of the classroom and to focus on their passions as individuals. The students have been so excited to communicate with members of not only our community, but across the United States. They are enthusiastic to research new information and put forth great effort each session. They will present their findings in various product forms (depending on audience and purpose)." -- Ms. Mullins

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This experience impacts students through...

• RESEARCH: Students are practicing researching using a variety of tools and techniques (expert interviews, online researching, listening to podcasts, etc.)

• SPEAKING & LISTENING: The students are able to interview experts live (or via email). Students will also practice giving presentations in front of their peers.

• WRITING: Students will have to determine how to best present their findings based on their audience and purpose.

• CREATIVITY: The students are able to make many choices throughout their passion project - from the topic, to who they connect with and how, and even down to the way they will present their project.

This experience ties back to our Graduate Profile competencies of...

• SELF-DIRECTED NAVIGATOR

• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR

• PRODUCTIVE COLLABORATOR

• MASTERY LEARNER