10th grade Personal Project2019-2020

Objectives for Today● Join the Personal Project Google Classroom● Become familiar with the Personal Project Google Site ● Begin to understand the Personal Project requirements and

phases● Begin sections A-H in the process journal (via Google

Classroom)● Project proposal in Managebac

Personal Project

● Every 10th grader needs to join the Personal Project Google Classroom and write down the Google Site information○ Class Code:hw39gxb○ Google Site:

sites.google.com/fcusd.org/chs-myp-personalproject■ You can access this link from the CHS website > IB >

MYP > Educational Advantages and 10th grade Personal Project

Personal Project Resources

● The Google Classroom○ Process Journal - each student will get a copy

■ Anything highlighted in yellow indicates something you should fill out!

■ The project will be easy IF you complete the process journal

● The Google Site○ Outlines project requirements○ Contact information○ Multiple resources

■ Research ■ List of Approaches to Learning Skills■ Topics to discuss with your mentor■ How to write the paper■ Rubric

Project RequirementsManagebac is used to record all project requirements. The following must be completed via Managebac.● Project Proposal

○ Completed by student○ Mentor clicks “approved” when student completes proposal

● At least three (3) meetings logged○ Mentor clicks “add new meeting” in the “academic honesty” tab

● At least three (3) pieces of evidence of physical product (image, video, pdf, file, etc.)○ Completed by student

● Reflection/Process paper with Works Cited (pdf)○ Completed by student

● Mentor ensures all the above is completed and then clicks “completed”

Project Cycle

This is how you are graded!

Finding a mentor & the goalFinding a MentorYou must have a Personal Project mentor. Please review the “Finding a Mentor” resource located on the Google Site.

The Goal of the project is for each student to individually develop a focus of deep, personal interests that reflects the knowledge gained over your one to five years of participation in the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). The project should focus deeply on your Approaches to Learning (ATL)skills and use the Global Context to show how you can improve your community.

Incentive - the “why?”Cordova High School is an authorized IB World School. As an IB World School, all students are IB learners. Completing the Personal Project is a school requirement as it is the capstone experience within the MYP. Students who complete the project within the specified deadlines will receive:● A certificate from the IBO● A pin at graduation● A direct mention of completion within the narrative

section of the high school transcript.

What do i need to submit?The Product The main element of the Personal Project is the product you intend to create. This product may take many physical forms (slideshow, written report, video, song, book, brochure, presentation, etc.). If it is not something you can physically submit, you should take pictures throughout the process to document your work.

Process Journal Through each phase of the Personal Project, you will be responsible for maintaining a process journal to document the choices you made and an evaluation on why you made them. This document is your process journal. Complete the required sections (these are highlighted in order to assist you). Throughout this document you will see “references” mentioned. These references are files within the Google Site

Reflection/Process PaperAll Personal Projects include a structured piece of writing that begins by defining the goals of your project, establishing the Approaches to Learning skills on which you focused, and outlining how you intended to achieve the goal. Next, you will describe the process of your work, analyze the inspiration and research that guided your work, and identify the findings you made through creating the product. Finally, you will conclude by reflecting on the impact of your project and the new perspectives it provided you.

Other aspects of the project● Personal Engagement - students MUST actively communicate

with their mentor● Deadlines - students MUST respect and adhere to all

deadlines● Reflection - students MUST be open-minded and demonstrate a

willingness to be open with themselves and others about what they learned, what is working, what is failing, and what needs to be changed

● Personal Project Academic Honesty Form - record meetings with your mentor via Managebac

assessmentThe criteria-based rubrics in which you will be assessed on are:

A: InvestigatingB: PlanningC: Taking ActionD: Reflecting

These rubrics include assessing that you:● Define a clear and challenging goal for your project● Provide relevant evidence, from good sources● Demonstrate excellent research skills (sources, citations in MLA format)● Define clear criteria for a successful product outcome (how will you know you

are successful)● Create a product that meets your criteria, shows critical thinking, social and

communication skills● Honestly evaluate your product’s quality ● Reflect on how your project extended your knowledge of the topic/global context● Reflect on your growth as an IB learner (learner profile traits)

Project phases (timeline)The Personal Project is divided into four (4) phases1. Planning the Project - this should be completed in

September2. Research - this should be completed in October3. Creating the Product - this should be completed in

November and December4. Writing the Reflection/Process Paper - this should be

completed in January

Everything is DUE 7 February 2020

Let’s begin phase 1 - planning ● Join the google classroom - hw39gxb● Open your copy of the Process Journal - go to the top of

page 5● What do you worry about? When you watch or read the news,

what do you notice? What have you learned about that makes you concerned? Where do you want to see change in our community? Our school? In your neighborhood? In Rancho Cordova? In the world?

● Complete Section A

Your general interests & Global ContextsRead the list and Complete Section B

Read through the Global Contexts and Complete Section C

Identify the goal/purpose of your project. Your goal must be:● Well-defined● Attainable ● Of clear interest to youSection D: Complete the goal/purpose statement:

I want to:

Now, you’re ready to begin● Between now and the end of September

○ Complete Sections A-I in the process journal○ Read and take the informational letter home to your

parents ○ Meet with your mentor at least one time○ Complete the Project Proposal on Managebac - step by

step directions are on the Google Site

Completing your Project Proposal in Managebac

Projects tab > Edit Personal Project Proposal

● Choose a global context● Write an inquiry question - what is your project’s aim?● Criteria - how will you know whether you answered your

inquiry question?● Select Supervisor (Mentor)● Click “Save Project”

DO THIS! This is how we know you are on track!

You’re ready to start researching! And we have databases for that!

Library

Section of the school’s website!

QUESTIONS???Email Mrs Strawn, astrawn@fcusd.org

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