At this early stage of your project, it’s important to build a strong foundation. Here’s what you need to focus on:
Set a clear and meaningful goal that challenges you and connects to a real need in a community. Choose something that matters to you personally—this will keep you motivated and make your project more impactful.
Think about what you already know. Identify any learning or subject knowledge you’ve gained in school that connects to your project. The more relevant your background knowledge is, the stronger your foundation will be.
Show strong research skills. This means going beyond a simple internet search. Use reliable sources, ask thoughtful questions, gather different types of information (like facts, statistics, and expert opinions), and take organized notes. Good research will help you understand the issue deeply and plan your next steps wisely.
Helps you stay organized throughout your project
The same format is used for every student, so expectations are clear
Provided by the school—use it to keep everything in one place: notes, research, planning, reflections, and more
This is an evolving record of your project journey
Use it to take notes, save photos, collect research, and reflect on your progress and ideas
You get to choose the format that works best for you—it could be a notebook, Google Doc, slide deck, video diary, or anything that helps you stay organized and creative