Welcome Parents! Ms. Bridget Anderson, Personal Project Coordinator Ms. Kathleen Westrich, MYP Coordinator Mrs. Carol Stein, IB Coordinator Mr. Mike Roemer, Principal

Personal Project Background A significant student directed inquiry produced over a period of time. A significant student directed inquiry produced over a period of time. It is an independent project for which your child selects his or her topic. It is an independent project for which your child selects his or her topic. International Baccalaureate Organization places great importance on the expression of your child’s unique talents. International Baccalaureate Organization places great importance on the expression of your child’s unique talents.

Personal Project Ideas An original work of art An original work of art Science experiment Science experiment Literary art Literary art An invention or modification of something to meet a need An invention or modification of something to meet a need Development of a business, organization or event Development of a business, organization or event Web page or video Web page or video Or anything else that is approved by one of the project coordinators. Or anything else that is approved by one of the project coordinators.

IB Students strive to be ALL of the following: –Inquirers –Knowledgeable –Thinkers –Communicators –Principled –Open Minded –Caring –Risk-Takers –Balanced –Reflective LEARNER PROFILE

MYP Subject Areas & Areas of Interaction

The Design Cycle

Research Students are expected to complete research on their topic. Students are expected to complete research on their topic. –They may be passionate about the topic, but are not experts and references need to be cited in the final paper. Research needs to be documented in their process log. Research needs to be documented in their process log. Practice research activities will be modeled in ELO to ensure student understanding. Practice research activities will be modeled in ELO to ensure student understanding.

Research Can Include: Interviews of people knowledgeable about the topic Interviews of people knowledgeable about the topic Surveys pertinent to the topic Surveys pertinent to the topic Observation/Experience such as job shadowing or watching a pertinent film on the topic Observation/Experience such as job shadowing or watching a pertinent film on the topic Books, journals, internet resources Books, journals, internet resources A variety (3 or more) of sources is expected. A variety (3 or more) of sources is expected.

Documentation and Journaling Students will be expected to keep a “Process Journal”. Students will be expected to keep a “Process Journal”. In this journal are notes and comments regarding problems and solutions as well as evidence of the work involved during each stage of the design cycle. In this journal are notes and comments regarding problems and solutions as well as evidence of the work involved during each stage of the design cycle. –Referred to as a map of the project. A requirement throughout the MYP curriculum. A requirement throughout the MYP curriculum.

Project Ideas Realistic Project Realistic Project –A student who has studied piano for a number of years and decides to write and present an original musical piece. Unrealistic Project Unrealistic Project –A student decides to learn to play the piano. (Not realistic in 6 months.)

Project Ideas Realistic Project Realistic Project –A student organizes a food drive for a local agency. –Learn about the job of being a veterinarian. Unrealistic Project Unrealistic Project –A student sets out to stop hunger in the community. –Learn how to become a veterinarian. (Takes five years of study after college)

Implementation Throughout the course of the school year, one day per week has been designated as Personal Project work days in your child’s ELO. Throughout the course of the school year, one day per week has been designated as Personal Project work days in your child’s ELO. All 10 th grade ELO’s have been provided with resources to assist your student through the duration of the project. All 10 th grade ELO’s have been provided with resources to assist your student through the duration of the project. **Note: Work must be done outside of school in order to have the project completed. **Note: Work must be done outside of school in order to have the project completed.

Your Child Is NOT Alone… Your child will be choosing a supervisor here at school that will monitor the progress your child is making. They may also choose a mentor from outside Reagan. Your child will be choosing a supervisor here at school that will monitor the progress your child is making. They may also choose a mentor from outside Reagan. –Ex. If your child is interested in researching anaerobic –vs- aerobic exercise, they would have me as a mentor.

Items Included in the Project Process journal or log book. Process journal or log book. –Needs to contain students’ thoughts, decisions and actions. The ELO teacher will help get the students started on this. The ELO teacher will help get the students started on this. This ongoing log is the responsibility of the student. This ongoing log is the responsibility of the student. Written Paper Written Paper –Students will be asked to bring three (3) copies of the paper on the presentation day.

Items Included in the Project Cover Page Cover Page –Title of the Project, name, ELO teacher, School Supervisor and the date. Content Page Content Page –Create a page that outlines the major sections and subsections of the project. Planning and Development Introductory Page Planning and Development Introductory Page –Purpose, Goals, A of I relationship

Items Included in the Project Process Journal Process Journal Paper (maximum 2000 words) Paper (maximum 2000 words) Works Cited Works Cited –MLA format/guidelines –Minimum of 5-8 sources Books Books Journals Journals Internet Internet Articles Articles

Presenting the Information Your child will have a total of 10 minutes to present an overview of the project to a panel of three (3) trained assessors. Your child will have a total of 10 minutes to present an overview of the project to a panel of three (3) trained assessors. –Reagan teachers, Wedgewood teachers and community members –7 areas of assessment that are worth 4 points each for a total of 28 points.

Assessment of the Project Criterion A- Use of the process journal Criterion A- Use of the process journal Criterion B- Define the goal Criterion B- Define the goal Criterion C- Select sources Criterion C- Select sources Criterion D- Apply information Criterion D- Apply information Criterion E- Achieve the goal Criterion E- Achieve the goal Criterion F- Reflect on learning Criterion F- Reflect on learning Criterion G- Report the project Criterion G- Report the project

Rewards All students will receive a T-shirt upon completion of the project. All students will receive a T-shirt upon completion of the project. All students who present their project to the panel of judges will be treated to a luncheon afterwards. All students who present their project to the panel of judges will be treated to a luncheon afterwards. Students who receive a score of 20 points or higher will be able to go on a field trip in May. Students who receive a score of 20 points or higher will be able to go on a field trip in May.

Questions and Comments If you have questions after tonight, please feel free to call or . If you have questions after tonight, please feel free to call or . –Ms. Anderson –Mrs. Stein