Life is… “Life is a search for the secrets of growth and no one is expected to have them all; we are judged not by what we know but by the honesty of our search.” M. Shain

Choosing a Topic :  You decide!  Meaningful  Fun  Compelling  Personal  Active engagement

Off Limit Topics Body Manipulation: includes losing weight, putting on muscle and dieting, Drugs: Marijuana, Hemp, Viticulture, E- Cigarettes, Rehab: for anything, from doing anything Working on you car in auto shop Your 1 st Tattoo Dangerous Stuff (drag racing/tricking) Gross Stuff The same assignment as another class

Brainstorming Humanitarian/Charity Dance Arts and crafts Drama / Film Sports Medicine Religion Careers Computers Photography Architecture

Requirements oMaintain a Senior Project Binder and a Product Log oLetter of Intent oProposal oPrimary Research: - 2 Interviews -Observation oSecondary Research (books and stuff) oResearch Paper o15 minute Presentation

LAUNCH Brainstorm Sell your topic/Question Strategize Start you Letter of Intent

Proposal Persuasive voice Explain your motivation Inventory of what you know A list of resources 3 pages Why have you chosen this topic? What do you know to be true about this topic? What questions do you have about this topic? What do you hope to discover?

Mentors  Consider a mentor A coach A problem-solver A resource A proofreader Over 21 Professional in the field or has significant experience in some fashion

Mentor Meetings First Meeting Second Meeting Third meeting Review Review work to-date Show 2 nd or Requirements 3 rd draft of paper An Interview Brainstorm about Perhaps give paper The FOCUS of Paper Resources to mentor ahead of time research Journals Review outline of Discuss Interviews presentations Ideas for product Visitation Ask mentor to attend Outline of paper presentation Presentation and write letter to Ms. Sutherland

Mentor Documents -Initial Agreement Form -Signing off on your Meeting Sheet -Mentor Letter of Rec.

Interviews Interview two people who will help answer your research and challenging questions Individual must be integral to Project 2 typed pages each interview Interview format (2 different formats) Reflection

Observation Silent Observation Reflection Fly on the Wall Third Person Show Not Tell Writing Choose wisely grasshopper

The Paper 10 Pages including Work Cited Page An Integration of your Initial interest Research Observation Interview Reflection

Paper, Paper, Paper Make sure your paper reflects your search Discuss and show how you obtained your knowledge How the combination of visitation, interviews, research dovetailed to a new understanding Weave these elements throughout your paper

Product Representation of how you have grown from the Senior Project Product Log documenting at least 20 hours

Teaching or Leadership Product Teach junior high health class about marine archaeology Teach about knights and armor to a 6 th grade class Coach a little league team Set up a neighborhood action committee

Written Product Book of poems Journal of Findings Anthology Newspaper Novelette

Physical Product Stained glass window Computer program Outfit Rebuilt engine Or Learn to scuba dive Run a marathon Start a fitness program Go on a wilderness survival trip

Performance Product Dance Instrumental or singing recital Special form or technique Magic show

Career-related product “Shadow” a police offer Write or speak about an experience to others View and document medical procedures Volunteer time at a local veterinarian (Note: simple shadowing without an extension of the experience, such as a presentation or written document is lightweight

Presentation 3x5 cards 2 visual aids & a class activity At least15 minutes long Dress professionally

Most importantly Take time to choose Passion is not always easily accessible Challenge yourself Strive for excellence Have fun Remember: Make Sacrifices in the Short- Run for the Life you Want in the Long-Run.