DIGS

What is the DIGS?

DIGS stands for Dynamic Investigation of Great Stuff. In this self-directed project, you get to choose a topic to explore in-depth! It could be something that interests you,that you want to know more about, or already be a passion that you will take to the next level. THE CHOICE IS YOURS!

There are 5 MAIN parts to the DIGS project: The Do, Research, Logical Inquiry, Activity, and Sharing (proposal & wrap are standard for ALL projects)

DO

You get to have a HANDS ON component to the DIGS. This is the experiential part where you get to really dive into your project. Make sure to document this part with pictures, video, journaling, and more.

*Aim to complete your "DO" by the beginning of January.

RESEARCH

You get to become an EXPERT on your topic. You want to learn all you can about your topic. You want to read, talk to others (consulting), take a class, and more. Make sure to document your research through a Google Presentation, research paper, or however best organizes everything you've learned. You will also need to research some kind of numerical data that deepens your understanding of the topic. This will become the LOGICAL component of your sharing.

*Your research can start the DAY to make the choice to study this topic in depth & continue for EVER... but you need to document this information (please remember to keep track of your resources!).

ACTIVITY & SHARING

Now that you've done your project and are an expert on it, you get to TEACH others all about it. The best kind of teaching involves a hands-on component, so plan an activity others can do to learn about your topic. You'll have an opportunity to share and present your learning with others at The Big DIG in March/April.

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Proposal

After you come up with an IDEA, you need to write a proposal. Your proposal is your plan for how you are going to do it.

You get feedback on your proposal from your triad and advisor. After you have a final copy of your proposal, you'll have a PROPOSAL MEETING with your triad and advisor.

Triad Questions

Here are ideas for questions that your triad can ask you during your proposal meeting.

This document is also helpful to know what people are expecting to hear or see when you share your DIGS project.

Consulting Log

Consulting is an action- not necessarily one person. Consulting is the act of learning about your topic from someone who already knows a lot about it. By talking to others, you are doing research on your topic. You could consult with a teacher, parent, Walkabout student, and more. Keep a LOG of your consulting experience.

Wrap Up

After you have completed all 3 parts of your project, you need to write a wrap up. Your wrap up will reflect on your experience.

You get feedback on your wrap up from your triad and advisor. After you have a final copy of your wrap up, you'll have a WRAP UP MEETING with your triad and advisor.

TIMELINE

IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR YOU TO PLAN AHEAD!

Proposal Rough Draft Due: First week of October

Comment On Triads’ Proposals Due: Second week of October

2nd Drafts Due: Third week of October

Final Due: End of October

Actual Proposal Meeting: First week of November

Research Part: OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER/JANUARY... and BEYOND

Do Part: DECEMBER/JANUARY (FEBRUARY if needed)

Activity ("Teach others") & Prepare for Sharing: FEBRUARY/MARCH

Presentation (Sharing): MARCH

BIG DIG Museum-style sharing event (dioramas, tri-folds, mini presentations, sharing with WHOLE JCOS community): April-ish

Wrap-Up: APRIL

SAMPLE DIGS: Cake Decorating

Proposal- written paper & meeting
Research- documentation of this (this student volunteered at a bakery)
Do part- documentation of this
Sharing: (this student used ePortfolio for all documentation)
1. Activity (had a cake decorating contest with Triads in Advising)
2. Formal presentation (feedback form)
3. Big DIGS - made mini cupcakes, shared photos & displayed tools used
Wrap up- written paper & meeting

Check out your advisor's DIGS project!

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