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Chandler High School MYP Programme. Personal Project. What is a personal project?. A body of work that originates from the student’s initiative Developed over time (grades 9-10) Demonstrates student’s creativity and learning - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Personal Project

Chandler High SchoolMYP Programme

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What is a personal project?

A body of work that originates from the student’s initiative Developed over time (grades 9-10)Demonstrates student’s creativity and learning Allows the student “to investigate and focus on a theme, topic and/or issue”Also includes a report

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an original work of art (visual, dramatic or performance)

an original science or health investigation

a written piece of work on a special topic

the presentation of a developed business, a special event or the development of a new student or community organization

Examples of

Personal Projects

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The role of an advisorHelps student understand guidelines and assessment criteria

Helps student develop a realistic topic

Guide the student throughout the project process (1 year)

Offer feedback at each phase of the project

Ensure authenticity of project

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Year 1 timeline - 2012 Spring

Jan: Personal Project Showcase

March - April: Students complete research paper in Honors English 9 – Phase I

May: Students meet with PP Coordinator to review Phase II of project – Independent study class

May – August: Students develop and complete planning and action portion of project. Meet with advisor throughout and submit assignments online

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Year 2 timeline - 2012-2013 school year

Aug: Students and advisors review projects and progress

Aug-December: Students meet with Ms. Anderson in Independent Study at least 4 times

Sept-Nov: Students complete Phase III of project – the written paper

Nov: Students make final revisions to paper and finalize visual presentation of project

Dec: Final paper and visual project due to Ms. Anderson December 10

Jan: Personal Project Showcase

January 2013

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Ideas from this year• Start a non-profit

organization to raise money for children in need

• Research a field in medicine and observe surgeries

• Film different Indian dances and discuss their differences and development over time

• Compose and record an original piece of music reflective of a time and technique

•Make a model of a green building

•Make an app for a phone

•Invent a new technology (dog feeder)

•Design a dress and then learn to sew and make an outfit from the beginning

•Learn to solder and create a sculpture

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The next step• Students have been trained on Managebac;

encourage them to log on and show you how to use it

• Students will meet with Ms. Anderson on May 9 or 10 to learn about Phase II

• Students will meet with advisors the week of May 14th

• Phase II Action and Planning Outline due by Monday, May 21st (online)

• Students work throughout summer on project and update E-Journal online as applicable

• Students can email advisors throughout summer

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Contact information

• Shannon Anderson – Personal Project Coordinator

• 480-812-7778 or [email protected]

• Advisor emails are available on school website under Faculty tab

• Mary Kandaris – MYP Coordinator