INTRODUCTION TO SENIOR PROJECT
GRADE 10 LESSON 26
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards:
AA.S.3
Students will understand the relationship of
academics to the world of work and to life at home
and in the community.
Indicators (Students will…): AA.A.10.3.06
Articulate the four components of the Senior Project (Paper,
Portfolio, Project and Presentation), explain the purpose of each, and begin developing personal project
development time line .
GOAL: Students will be introduced to the Senior Project and instructed to begin
thinking about choosing an appropriate topic.
Activity Statements:
Students will discuss the Senior Project, realizing that they will complete research on a topic of
their choice, then create a research paper, prepare a portfolio and speech, and visual display
about that topic. This project will be evaluated by a community/school panel who are utilizing
rubrics given to the students in advance.
Materials:
Handout 1 -- “Can’t Wait ‘til Your Senior Project”
Handout 2 -- “Sample Topics”
Handout 3 -- “Student Responsibilities”
Handout 4 – “Student Activities Checklist”
Handout 5 - Schools should download the SREB Senior Project Guide from Web link below or
distribute school guidelines for Senior Projects.
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/01V49_SeniorProjectGuide.pdf
Procedures:
1. Distribute handouts to students.
2. Divide students into four groups and assign each group one of the four components of
the senior project to read and discuss, then share an overview with the entire class.
3. Have students discuss other information presented on the handouts.
4. Allow time for questions about the Senior Project.
5. Have each student complete the assignment at the end of Handout 1.
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6. Discuss appropriate project topics and inappropriate project topics.
7. Have students review Handouts 3 and 4, share thoughts and ask questions.
8. Place portfolio planner handouts in portfolio for later reference. Give copies to students
who want to take home.
Discussion:
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Why should you be thinking about your Senior Project topic now?
Why is it important to learn how to write a research paper?
Why is it important to be able to speak in public?
How will these skills help you in the future?
Integrative Closing Statement:
Although sophomores don’t often think about their senior year, it’s not too early to begin
planning the Senior Project. The skills that students learn throughout their high school career
are important to their future, whether it be post-secondary schooling or a future career.
Additional Resources:
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/01V49_SeniorProjectGuide.pdf
http://www.seniorproject.net
Extension Activities: Discuss senior project information with parents. Ask for help in exploring topics
and begin talking with community leaders to serve as potential mentors for your project idea or to help
with topic selection. Periodically review portfolio planning tools and take steps to get a jump on your
senior project.
Activity:
Students can use their CFWV Portfolio as a storage container for the documents for their Senior Project.
Use the Your Profile Documents feature.
No new activities this week
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Resources:
SREB Senior Project Guide
http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/publications/site-guides/01V49_SeniorProjectGuide.pdf
Chicago Public Schools (9-12) 30 Advisor/Advisee Lessons
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Lessons/Advisory/
Grade 10 Week 26