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 1st 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 o Maintain a Senior Project Binder and a Product

Logo Letter of Intento Proposalo Primary Research: - 2 Interviews-Observationo Secondary Research (books

and stuff)o Research Paper o 15 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 2nd or Requirements 3rd draft of paper

An Interview Brainstorm about Perhaps give paperThe FOCUS of Paper Resources to mentor ahead of time research

Journals Review outline ofDiscuss Interviews presentations Ideas for product Visitation Ask mentor to attend

Outline of paper presentationPresentation 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 6th grade class

Coach a little league teamSet up a neighborhood action

committee

Written Product

Book of poems Journal of FindingsAnthologyNewspaperNovelette

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.