Tuesday, August 29, 2017

#004 First Blog Post
Answer: What is the title of your project?
Answer: What are your goals for this project?
Answer: Why did you choose this project?
#003 Create Your Blog
1. Go to blogger.com
2. Use your first name and last initial only (Sarah C.).
3. Write me a CLASS COMMENT with your Blog URL.
4. Include pictures, graphs, charts, videos, links, and other forms of media to help inform your readers.

**You will be expected to post a blog once a week, updating your readers on your progress over the past week. Mrs. Roberts will check blog posts on Sunday evenings.

--Write with your own voice. Don't be afraid to be casual and entertaining.
--Be appropriate and remember this is a published piece. Mechanics count!
#002 Project Proposal
***Create a doc.
1. Describe your motivation for pursuing your chosen project.
2. Lay out your proposed timeline and goals. (These may change as we go.)
3. List your resources. (Make sure you have a variety of websites, books, interviews, etc.)
4. List any costs involved. Have all costs approved by your parent/guardian. (If you are planning to raise money, list what the money will be used for and how you plan to raise the money.)
5. State and explain your proposed end product.
6. State and explain your presentation ideas.

Monday, August 28, 2017

Blogs!

Post your blog address in the comments below.  This is where your classmates will be able to locate your materials and see what you are doing!
Course Overview:

Welcome to Be the Change!

This class is an opportunity for you to pursue something that interests you.  Take your Passion Project as a learning experience, not just a grade.  Your success will suffer if you do not sincerely pursue an interest of yours.

1.  Choose a topic that you are passionate about.
2.  Pursue the topic for 7 weeks with the aim of improving our school, our community, or the world around you.
3.  Set goals so you can measure your progress.  Monitor your progress using your blog. (Blogger.com)
4.  Find resources on your topic to inform your approach.  At least 25% of your time should be spent learning from these resources.
5.  Create a final product.
6.  Present your product to the class during week 7.