Independent Choice Project! |
At this point in Social Studies we have covered numerous topics and skill sets in order to allow you to evolve more fully as a learner and think critically about the world and your place in it. The goal of school is to create an atmosphere for learners to acquire various skills, including critical thinking skills, to help them navigate the world in a more thoughtful and meaningful way. Often times schools, based on what they have to teach, need to touch on topics that may or may not be interesting to learners. Well, let’s change this.
Choice Project: 1. What do you want to learn about? 2. Go out and learn about it. 3. Gather your learnings and choose a platform to share your findings: (Written Report, Website, Play, Quality Art Mural with Artist Statement, Quality Slide Show, etc.) 4. Post to BlendSpace (see example |
Inquiry QuestionThe first step is to choose a Topic Standard and then create an “Inquiry Question” which will drive what you want to learn about.
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Learning GoalsCreate a list of 5 Learning Goals that you would like to get out of your research.
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ProposalCreate a brief paragraph to outline your proposal. This should include your Inquiry Question, Materials & Methods you plan to use, and your 5 Learning Goals. Submit your Independent Choice Project proposal to Mr. A for approval via Schoology.
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