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What is the Senior Project?
- The senior project is an opportunity to
identify a topic or essential question of personal interest to you, to
explore that topic, and thoughtfully share your understanding of the subject
with others. It may build on work that is done in a class, on skills you
have developed, interests you have discovered, learning you have mastered,
or a career you wish to investigate. The project must exceed any classroom
research assignment. You are required to create something new; that is,
to incorporate a synthesis component. You will connect with an outside
expert in the area of your interest, and provide evidence of an interview.
The project has three main parts, (1) Visual, (2) Oral, and (3) Written.
The Visual components may be a separate product you have created such
as a drawing, iMovie, or a graphic you have created, among others. The
Oral component is the actual verbal presentation. You are expected to
talk at length about your findings during the formal presentation. The
Written component should summarize the research you have completed on
one or two pages of hard copy. The format shall follow the Student Handbook:
Writing Expectations. Prove that you have learned to communicate by writing
sentences to compose paragraphs.
When can I work on the Senior Project?
- You will have opportunities in your courses
to include items in your portfolio. This is the best time to make sure
you place required items in your portfolio. 3A SRT is set aside to work
on the senior project, and senior seminar if you are enrolled. Your mentor
teacher will check with you weekly to see how you are progressing.
What are the requirements of the presentation?
- You will present your portfolio, including
your project, to a panel composed of your mentor teacher, other teachers,
and the principal and/or superintendent. You are strongly encouraged to
invite your “outside expert” and others to your presentation.
- Your presentation must be between 10-20
minutes. Do not go beyond 20 minutes. In the presentation you must show
that you have researched your topic, analyzed the important elements,
and are able to communicate your findings to your audience. The panel
will then ask informed questions about your topic. Your presentation could
include a demonstration of a skill (music, woodworking, welding, graphic
design, etc.), or it could be a description and analysis of your research.
You need to include some type of technology in your presentation, using
applications such as PowerPoint, iMovie, Excel charts, Photoshop, Inspiration,
and others. The technology should help the audience better understand
the message you are trying to convey.
- Your presentation should be organized and
practiced. Formal practice time will be scheduled; your mentor teacher
and other staff members will help you identify strengths and weaknesses
in your presentation. This will allow you sufficient time to enhance your
strengths and correct any weaknesses before the formal presentation. This
is a time to practice your marketing skills. Not everyone is naturally
comfortable with public speaking. This is a chance to fine-tune your speaking
skills such as making eye contact with your audience, speaking loudly
enough to be heard, using the appropriate vocabulary, correct grammar,
and effective body language. If you are organized and do your best, you
will be successful.
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