Independent Project

Ideas & Steps

STEP 1. Explore Ideas:

Choose an area of interest. and then brainstorm ideas.

You are not limited to this list, this is just to get you started brainstorming. I will be providing basic classroom materials. Bigger projects will require support from home.

1. Computer Science Project Ideas

SCRATCH Project Ideas - Build a game using drag and drop programming.
Want to learn to code challenges - Hour of Code Project Ideas

2. Engineering Project Ideas - Solve a problem.

3. Maker Project Ideas - Make a product to complete a task.

Step 2. Project "To Do" List

1. Request Form - Fill this out and meet with your teacher.

2. Research Plans and Product Development:

3. Display Board & Speech Requirements

You will need to bring in your own display board.
You will need to have notecards for your speech

4. Overall Project Scoring/Grade Rubric

Due Dates and Daily Agenda:

Ms. Halonen (Rowe)
- Stamp # 3 - November 29
- Stamp #4 - December 7
- Presentations - December 11 and 13
- Stamp # 5 - December 17
- Last Day to Turn in Project for a Grade - December 19

A few more links:

Step 3. Practice Presentation

Speech Outline

Introduce yourself
Introduce your project
Give your speech
Show your product
Ask if there are any questions and say thank you

Step 4. Reflection

1. Fill out the Google Form - Independent Project Reflection

Step 5. Celebrate Success!

1. Watch the Documentary

2. Complete the Documentary Reflection