2009 Critical Thinking Capstone Project Presented by Jon K. Salunga June 12th, 2009 English 11 Final Project Seeds of Leadership Documentary Capstone Project.

2009

Critical Thinking

Capstone ProjectPresented by

Jon K. SalungaJune 12th, 2009

English 11 Final Project

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT TOPIC: Terra Nova Organic Garden

AFTER

BEFORE

English

PROJECT TITLE:

Seeds of Leadership: New

Voices in Gardening

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT AIM:What is my project?

My project is to create a documentary of the Seeds of Leadership

internship at the Morse High School Terra Nova

Organic Garden.

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT AIM: What is my project?

I want to highlight the students’ voices who

have volunteered at the garden by interviewing

them about their experiences.

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT AIM: What is my project?

I want to highlight the students’ voices who

have volunteered at the garden by interviewing

them about their experiences.

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT RATIONALE

Why did I choose this project?

Background & Purpose

• I participated in the Seeds of Leadership program and

wanted to share with others the benefits of my experience.

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

PROJECT RATIONALE

Why did I choose this project?

Background & Purpose

• One of my skills is video editing and production; I can use my skills to create a solid

final product.

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

What are the overall “parts” of my project?

• Interview students and get footage of the after school urban

gardening program

• Create documentary (at least 10 minutes long)

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PROJECT OVERVIEW

What are the overall “parts” of my project?

• Screen documentary in at least 2 classes at Morse

• Share copies with Terra Nova Academy teachers

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AUDIENCES Who do I want to be

involved & interested in my project?

• Seeds of Leadership interns and volunteers

• Students interested in urban gardening, health, nutrition and

environmental action + awareness.

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AUDIENCES Who do I want to be

involved & interested in my project?

• 9th and 10th graders who might be looking for a unique program to join

• Terra Nova teachers and staff

• People interested in urban gardening in the greater community of Southeast

San Diego

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MATERIALS / RESOURCES

What “things” will I

need in order to accomplish this

project? List every little

“thing!”

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

ACTION PLAN

(List at least 10 steps you must

complete in accomplish this

project.)

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

ACTION PLAN

(List at least 10 steps you must

complete in accomplish this

project.)

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

EVIDENCE & DELIVERABLES What evidence will I

create that will prove I completed this project?

• List of revised interview questions

• Documentary (10+ minutes) formatted onto a DVD

Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

EVIDENCE & DELIVERABLES

What evidence will I create that will prove I completed this project?

• Letter requesting permission from teachers to present in their classes.

• Pictures of myself interviewing and filming at the garden.

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EVIDENCE & DELIVERABLES

• Pictures of myself presenting in classrooms

• Student Feedback Form

regarding the documentary

• Create a Powerpoint presentation of my project

• Screen short clip from my documentary

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POSSIBLE CHALLENGES

List 5 possible areas of difficulty, challenges, unexpected obstacles,

complications that might occur in completing

your project.

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OVERALL INTENTION FOR

PROJECT

I hope interested students at Morse

connect with the Terra Nova Organic Garden and learn to give back

to Planet Earth by learning skills for

planting and gardening.

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Seeds of Leadership DocumentaryCapstone Project Proposal

The White House Organic Garden!

Thank you! Any Questions?

YES WE CAN!