1. formerly known as “The Four Year Research Project” Basha High School “The Citizens of Basha” Project

2. Let’s set the record strait… There are few academic situations that allow you to: Choose your own learning Create your own goals Utilize your natural gifts and talents to help a cause you’re passionate about Offer you REAL world skills

3. The Citizens of Basha “We, the students at Basha High, in order to create a better world, and in order to shape our own futures, with a benevolent spirit and an academic mind, do here by promise to make OUR legacy one that is lasting, generous, smart, and AWESOME. As a result of OUR influence, we, the citizens of BHS, will be shining examples of our generation” GO BEARS!

4. Let’s Review the big picture

5. Freshman Year Research Proposal Objectives: Choose a topic—something that aligns with your passion and your gifts Do preliminary research Create a “game” plan

6. Sophomore Year Annotated Bibliography Objectives: Research so you become an expert on your topic Refine your topic EVALUATE sources—don’t look like a fool! Connect research to your ultimate goal

7. Junior Year Research Paper Objectives Incorporate research into academic writing Demonstrate your prowess, your knowledge, your passion to help! Generate an understanding of your connection to the topic

8. Senior Year THE Project Objectives To assume the authority, control, and leadership of a serious project To build real world skills (communication, organization, management, action) To create something that endures—your positive actions have immortality!

9. FAQ’s Can I get $$ to support my idea? Yep! You can apply for a grant Can I change my topic? If there was ever a time—sophomore year is the time to do it. Remember: be practical, think about the project down the line, consult your teacher. What if I don’t have a research proposal (I’m new to BHS?) Your teacher will “fast-forward” you through the process. Then you will jump in with your peers.

10. You CAN make a difference! https://www.ted.com/talks/kenneth_shinozuk a_my_simple_invention_designed_to_keep_m y_grandfather_safe?language=en#t-10751 https://www.ted.com/talks/kenneth_shinozuk a_my_simple_invention_designed_to_keep_m y_grandfather_safe?language=en#t-10751 What would this student need to research? How did he solve his problem? What information did he discover?