Phew! We made it to the final step of Week One! Great job.
Today's To Do List
Today's To Do List
- Read everything below
- Narrow down your topics to your top pick.
- Go to Google Classroom and complete the Project Approval Assignment.
- Find and answer the question "What is your Driving Question that you are hoping to get approved?" on Google Classroom. Respond to other students too! (You will have to wait to complete this one until you get actual approval! :) )
- Optional but worth the time! Read this article on some more inspiring kids who changed the world!
Okay - I Have a Good Idea. Now What?
Go to Google Classroom and find the Project Approval Assignment. Today you will narrow down your topic to two topics, and then to your final topic.
Remember, you will be spending a lot of time researching, reading, gathering sources and writing about this so be sure to pick something you are truly passionate about.
In this stage, spend time really thinking about what you want to learn about. Think of a couple questions you want to focus on. If you need help, reach out to a teacher.
Remember, you will be spending a lot of time researching, reading, gathering sources and writing about this so be sure to pick something you are truly passionate about.
In this stage, spend time really thinking about what you want to learn about. Think of a couple questions you want to focus on. If you need help, reach out to a teacher.
Some Things to Keep in Mind
Your final project will ideally accomplish two thing. First, you will be you writing about what you learned. Second, you will be you creating something. This something could be anything. (The writing piece can be a part of this piece or simply the thing you create. It's up to you.)
Maybe you wanted to explore creating video games, so you researched that and then created one on scratch. Maybe you wanted to research an innovation in medicine and want to display your learning by creating a website, WeVideo or Google Slides.
Where you take this project is up to you. All that you are required to do is the following.
For teachers, the Project Approval File is here.
Maybe you wanted to explore creating video games, so you researched that and then created one on scratch. Maybe you wanted to research an innovation in medicine and want to display your learning by creating a website, WeVideo or Google Slides.
Where you take this project is up to you. All that you are required to do is the following.
- Document your research and note taking in some way (in a google doc, or by uploading pictures of your notes)
- Some part of your final project must include a five paragraph essay (Introduction, three body paragraphs and a conclusion)
- Some kind of final project to share with the class. You decide where you want to take this and ask for help if you need it!
For teachers, the Project Approval File is here.
Here is another article you can browse on amazing kids doing amazing things!