Total Time Time Requirement: Approximately 25 hours
Phase Timeline (Quick Overview)
Phase 1 - Plan (September)
Phase 2 - Research (October)
Phase 3 - Produce (November to Early January)
Phase 4 - Report (January & February)
FINAL DUE DATE: March 1st
Phase 1 - Plan
Timeframe: Begins week of September 15
What Students Do:
Begin brainstorming and planning their project
Choose a topic, learning goal, and product goal
Ask a faculty member to be their supervisor
Journal Prompts:
Complete Journal Prompts #1-8
DUE: October 3rd
Phase 2 - Research
Timeframe: October
What Students Do:
Complete their project research
Create Works Cited page
Work is supported in Individuals and Societies Classes (one regular day and one block)
Meet with supervisor one time in October
Journal Prompts:
Complete Journal Prompts #9-19
Portions used as a summative assessing B iii, iv
DUE: October 31st
Phase 3 - Produce
Timeframe: November to January 11th
What Students Do:
Create their final product
Use research to guide design and decision making
Upload at least 3 pieces of product evidence to Google Classroom
Meet with supervisor at least once during this phase
DUE:
Product completed by January 11
Evidence uploaded throughout the phase
Phase 4 - Write the Report
Timeframe: January & February
What Students Do:
Write the Process/Reflection in English class
Finalize successes, challenges, growth, and analysis
Meet with supervisor again after finishing the paper
Journal Prompts:
Complete Journal Prompts #20-26
DUE: February 6
FINAL DUE DATE: March 1st
Students must submit all components in Advisory Google Classroom, including:
Project Proposal
At least three pieces of evidence
Completed Process Journal
Written or spoken report
Works Cited
Academic Honesty Form with all three supervisor meetings logged and initialed