20% Project
What is the 20% Project?
What Do I Do?
• Brainstorm and come up with what you want to explore
• Read and research resources on your topic
• Write reflections and informational pieces on what you learn
• Share and collaborate with fellow students
• Reach out to mentors or other professionals who work in the field you aspire
• Create a product that demonstrates a true understanding of your research and work
• Reflect on your process and your classmates
• Share your ideas through presentation
Example 20% Projects
• Sign-Language Project: • What: learn and perform song in sign language
• Why: to be able to communicate with my cousin who is deaf; to learn how to communicate with a minority group that is not easily understood;
• How: research the foundations of sign language, study sign-language book, work with a sign language mentor, watch videos, practice with myself in front of a mirror, talk to others in sign language at sign language event
Example Project:
• Video Game Project: • What: Make a video game for younger students on digital citizenship
• Why: To help younger students learn about the danger of the internet; to help produce better digital citizens by training kids earlier
• Why: Video games make the subject matter more accessible and enjoyable to young kids, there is too much irresponsibility today with the internet. It is dangerous and can have a lasting impact on kids
• How: Research what digital citizenship encompasses, research stats on the impact that negative digital citizenship has on people/society, research how to make video games , mentor with video game makers, test out practice games, shape video game, test out game with test audience,
When Will I Work On This Project?
• 20% of your class time: • Tuesday (45 minutes)
• Thursday (45 minutes)
• On your own:• Weekends/nights may be necessary to get the best results
How Will I Get Resources?
• Resources will vary depending on project goals
• Students are responsible for their own resources so take this into account when creating your goals
Step 1: Inquiry Process
• Brainstorm and identify project idea and goals
• Find research resources (graded- 30pts)• 3 sources minimum using the CRAP test
• Interpreting information
• Formulate Goals
Step 2: Project Pitch
• Present project pitch (graded- 50pts)• 3 slide presentation
• Motivation
• Timeline and resources
• Goal
• 3 minute presentation
• Declaration slide (Name of project and goal)---(graded -20pts)
Step 3: Implementation (Weebly)
• Blog Posts (graded- 20 pts each)• 6 posts (one every other week)
• Video Blog (graded- 20 pts)• 2-3 minutes
• Use Youtube or Vimeo
• Comment on Peers’ Sights (graded 10 pts each)• 6 interactions by the end of the implementation time
Step 4: Final Presentation
• Ted Style Talk Presentation (graded 100 pts)• 5-6 minutes
• Follows TED Talk Commandments
• Must have a visual component
More Questions?
How Will I Get Graded:
• Presentation rubrics will be used for the project pitch based upon specific criteria that will be given and discussed
• Blogs will be graded using a writing rubric
• Final project will be graded using a combination of a presentation rubric and GRIT rubric
What If I Don’t Succeed With My Goal and What is a GRIT Rubric?
• You are not being graded on your success, but you will be graded on your effort and GRIT• Guts/Growth (courageous, bold, risk-taking
• Resilience (tough, reflective, persistence)
• Integrity (honest, kind, reliable)
• Tenacity (resolved, steadfast, forward-thinking)
• This can also include your flexibility, originality, and motivation
What Topics Do I Have to Stick With?
• You project MUST answer this question in some way:
How can I make the world better for its citizens?
Can I Work With a Partner?
• This is an individual project and students are being required to work by themselves.