Passion Project

PASSION PROJECT

Passion Project is one period in the cycle to allow students to follow their passions and learn about topics that interest them.  All grade 7 students will participate in this project, and present their learning to their classmates and the world.  Students will create their own blog to share their learning process with the world.  

Project Rules:

Rule #1

Your project must first be approved by me. See Where do I begin? steps below.

Rule #2

Your project must be researched and can not be googleable. Consider your research question. If you can find the answer with one hit on Google, then it's not really research.

Rule #3

You must present and share your passion. If will be given a specific time to present to your class.  You will also need to share your project with the world.  You will have many options given to you for how to do this in class.

Passion Project Package

 Idea generators:
Google springboard
Thrively

Helpful videos

Haiku Deck Intro

Kid President Pep Talk

Genius Hour Movement

Caine's Arcade
Kevin Doe- Inspiration
What to do with an idea?

Passion Project/ Genius Hour Examples
listening to music through vibrations
How can I talk to robots in English?
Cyber bullying
20% ideas
Generating electricity through walking
Braille Lego

DRIVING QUESTION:
Essential Questions

Passion Project Steps:

Passion Project "Elevator" Pitch

Be ready to prepare a pitch to an unexpected teacher in the hallways.  At some point a teacher is going to stop you and ask you about your passion project.  your job is to sell them on what you are doing and make them get excited or learn more about your passion. 

Elevator Pitch Video