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  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    The Senior Project offers an opportunity for students to synthesize the skills they have learned at Minuteman and to showcase those skills by conducting research, creating a product, and presenting/demonstrating the project to an audience. Students who participate in Senior Project develop stronger independent thinking and decision-making skills while experiencing the pleasure of learning something of their choosing.
     

    “Students who participate in Senior Project programs develop stronger independent thinking and decision-making skills while experiencing the pleasure of learning something of their choosing. Their academic skills improve, and they are motivated to strive for greater rigor in both academic and technical learning”

    Blanchard, 2018; Hanover, 2013; Miller, 2004
     

    There are three project options to choose from:
     


    Complete a Senior Capstone Project in which you:

    Product

    1. Make, do, or create a product
    2. Present research findings related to your research question and product
    3. Present a PowerPoint presentation (5-7 minutes) that shows and explains what you made, did, or created for your product, connected to your research findings and skills learned.

    Demonstration

    1. Present a tangible demonstration (7-10 minutes) of select CAREER technical skills
    2. Explain your demonstration and research process with a process paper

    Co-op & Product

    1. Complete a paid or unpaid co-operative/internship education experience
    2. Showcase a product, something that you made, created, or did, on co-op
    3. Conduct and present research on a question or issue connected to your product
    4. Present a PowerPoint presentation (5-7 minutes) about the co-op, product, and related research

    This option is only available for students who have started co-op before the start of quarter 3.

     

    A research question that brings about advanced knowledge in a student’s career major is a key part of the project. The research component requires students to use specific skills such as inquiry, organization, time management, and communications.

    A successful Senior Capstone Project involves a team of people:

    • Student
    • Career area & Academic teachers
    • Mentor
    • Academic Support or SLC teacher
    • Library-Media specialist
    • Co-op supervisor
       

    “By supporting each other, this can be one of the most rewarding experiences students will have in high school.”
     

    Tags

    • Project Type: Co-op
    • Project Type: Demonstration
    • Project Type: Product
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

     

    Milestones

    % of Quarter Grade

    Quarter 1

    Ends November 1st

    • Senior Project Kick-Off Meeting
    • Mentor Meeting and Selection
    • DELIVERABLE: Brainstorm Project Ideas and Brainstorm Research Questions

    Project Topics 

    Brainstorming Research Questions 
     

    • DELIVERABLE: Project Proposal Form with confirmed PRODUCT

    Senior Project Proposal Form with confirmed PRODUCT 
     

    • DELIVERABLE: Project Contracts with Student, Mentor, and Parent

    Senior Project Contracts (with Signatures) 
     

    • DELIVERABLE: Project Brainstorming Contracts and proposal

    10%

    Quarter 2

    Ends January 17th

    • Locate and use research sources
    • Consult with mentor about research and participate in research lessons with library media specialist
    • Continue making progress on research component
    • Begin developing your product or demonstration; take pictures
    • Check in with Mentor on research and product progress
    • DELIVERABLE: Complete Evidence of Research Rubric (research quarterly check-in grade)
    • DELIVERABLE: End of Quarter Complete Evidence of Research Rubric
    • Senior Capstone Project progress comment on report card

    20%

    Quarter 3

    Ends March 28th

    • Continue to build and finalize your product
    • Continue research as needed
    • Develop PowerPoint· Finalize Work Cited or Reference page (MLA/ APA) with library media specialist
    • Practice presentation to peers within career area
    • DELIVERABLE: Practice presentation to Mentor (checklist)·
    • DELIVERABLE: Process Paper due
    • DELIVERABLE: Completed rough draft of PowerPoint due to career area teacher
    • Practice presentations in theater

    30%

    Quarter 4
    • DELIVERABLE: Senior Capstone Project Presentations
    • Senior Capstone Project Showcase
    30%
     

    Co-op Students: Failure to meet deadlines will jeopardize co-op status.

    Senior Capstone Project is to be handed in and put in portfolio.

    Tags:

    • Project Type: Co-op
    • Project Type: Demonstration
    • Project Type: Product
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW

    The library media specialist will support your work on the Senior Capstone Project with regular class meetings and individual check-ins. The Senior Capstone Project library webpage, developed over the course of the year, contains PowerPoint presentations from each of the class meetings, program-based research materials, and a toolkit of resources for managing a long-term research project. Senior Capstone Project resources can also be found on the Senior Page in Aspen.
     

    Senior Capstone Project Library Webpage 
     

    To navigate to the Senior Capstone Project page:

    1. Go to Minuteman Regional Vocational High School
    2. Select: Student Resources
    3. Library Media Center
    4. Select the Senior Capstone Project tab
       

    Screenshot of the Minuteman High School Library Media Center website.
     

    You are encouraged to reach out to Kara Gleason, the library media specialist, for support throughout the Senior Capstone Project process.

    Email: kgleason@minuteman.org
    Phone:
    781.372.2879

    Tags:

    • Noodle Tools
    • Research
    • Works-cited
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    Your mentor will help coach you through your Senior Project by working with you toward important checkpoints, pushing you and your thinking, and offering support, encouragement, and guidance.

    A mentor is someone you connect with or someone with experience in your project topic. They could be someone you are comfortable with, who understands your learning style, and who you are able to receive feedback from. Your mentor is a key part of your Senior Project support team. Plan to meet regularly with your mentor, at least once a quarter.

    When choosing a mentor, make sure to discuss meeting time. Ensure that you will be able to meet with them during mutually agreed upon times during your academic or Career Area weeks or Thursday extra help.

    Topic Suggestions for Mentor Meetings
     

    Quarter 1

    Senior Project Overview

    • Discuss and get feedback on the research question, project proposal, product, project scope, and initial research ideas.
    • Gather signatures.

    Quarter 2

    Project Progress

    • Discuss and share project progress.
    • Review Deliverables: Mid-quarter research findings and check in on development of product; Give suggestions and guidance.
    • End of Quarter 2: Confirm completed research deliverable.
    • Sign off on both research deliverables.
    • For Demonstration: Review process paper template.

    Start Product

    Quarter 3

    PowerPoint or Demonstration/Process Paper

    • Review and edit PowerPoint draft and get feedback.
    • Complete Product.
    • Complete practice presentation checklist with mentor signature; mentor gives feedback.
    • Demonstration (e.g. Top Chef): Support editing of process paper and give feedback.

    Practice Presentation

    Finish Product

    Quarter 4

    Finalize & Give Presentation

    • Finalize PowerPoint.
    • Watch Senior Project presentation if the schedule allows.
    • Help prepare for Showcase Day.

    Show Product


    For mentors working with co-op students: please notify the co-op coordinator for intervention and support if a co-op student is falling behind.

    Tags: 
    • Project Type: Co-op
    • Project Type: Demonstration
    • Project Type: Product
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    From Topic to RESEARCH Question
    After choosing a topic and gathering background information, you will formulate your research question and 3-5 supporting questions. Your Research Question will probably be a HOW or WHY question. Your supporting questions will likely be WHAT questions.

    Explore Ideas for a Research Question

    Conduct initial research about your topic to explore possibilities and help narrow your focus.

    Consider what you are passionate about, then think of the “so what” of your topic.

    • Why does this topic matter to you?
    • Why should it matter to others?

    Reflect on the questions you have considered. Identify one or two questions you find engaging, and which could be explored further through research.

    What Makes a Good Research Question?

    Once you have established a topic of interest to research for Senior Project, the next task is to determine a research question which guides, challenges, and ensures student learning.

    A good research question:

    • Requires extensive research as well as student analysis of that research (NOT just a report)
    • Is clear, focused, and appropriately complex
    • Allows for exploration of several possible answers and needs more than a “yes” or “no” response
    • Generates a list of 3-5 supporting questions which address particular areas of the main research question.
    • A good research question has two components: it asks for information and asks for analysis of the information. Here are some formats for good questions:
    • How is_________changing, and why have______________________?
    • What are___________________, and what should society do to__________________?
    • What is the cause of____________________, and how can_____________________?
       

    Examples of topics, essential questions, and supporting questions
     

    Topic

    Research Question

    Supporting Questions

    Video Game Design

    How can someone with almost no knowledge in the field of game design create a video game?

    • What steps are involved in video game development?
    • What types of programs are involved in video game development and how can they be learned?
    • How can video games be developed to promote learning in a new and challenging ways?

    Electric Cars

    What is the future of electric cars in America and how will they affect the car industry?

    • What is the current state of the electric car industry?
    • What innovations are expected in the electric car industry?
    • What is the current and projected market for electric cars?
    • How will other car-related industries be affected using electric cars?

    Organize a charity event in support of juvenile diabetes

    Why do we still need charity fundraisers to support non-profit organizations and why is supporting juvenile diabetes important?

    • What kinds of events bring in the most money for charities?
    • What are the project management components of planning and executing a charity event?
    • How is money allocated by the charity?


    Tags:

    • Essential Questions
    • Research
    • Supporting Questions
    • Topics
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    Senior Capstone Project consists of a product, research, and presentation. Your product is what you make, do, or create. This list gives some ideas of past and possible products:
     

    Pathway

    Product Ideas

    All Pathways & Co-op

    • Explore issues or problems in the school or community and create a solution
    • Make an educational video or website
    • Make and distribute a tri-fold brochure or display board
    • Conduct an experiment
    • Complete a service project (for Minuteman or another organization)
    • Do a video demonstration
    • Conduct original research (surveys, interviews, observations) and present findings on a website or other presentation tool

    Health, Hospitality, and Human Services

    • Create and teach a series of lessons
    • Complete and compare cosmetology treatments
    • Conduct a study or do an experiment
    • Demonstrate a health care practice or technique
    • Demonstrate a cooking technique; develop and publish a cookbook
    • Early Education & Teaching
    • Cosmetology
    • Culinary Arts
    • Health Assisting

    Agriculture, Environmental, and Life Sciences

    • Conduct a lab experiment on the anti-bacterial properties of herbs
    • Make and test biodegradable fishing lures
    • Recreate an established study and compare your results (ex: Massachusetts shoreline study, the effects of alcohol on planaria)
    • Demonstrate proper tree removal techniques
    • Biotechnology
    • Environmental Science
    • Horticulture & Plant Science
    • Veterinary Science

    Engineering & Production

    • Engineer a hydraulic arm or robotic device
    • Fix or improve a machine or resource that you use in career area
    • Demonstrate and test smart devices for your home
    • Build something with metal (guitar, art, grill, fire pit, ski rack)
    • Manufacture a mechanical hand, mechanical globe, snowboard, ball bearing press, etc.
    • Advanced Manufacturing
    • Engineering
    • Metal Fabrication & Welding
    • Robotics & Automation

    Trades & Transportation

    • Create a demonstration board (ex: home security systems, LED, p-trap, solar panels or chargers, history of plumbing)
    • Demonstrate strategies to avoid pipe freezing (insulating pipes)
    • Create your own live or video demonstration of a career-related job or skill
    • Develop a substantive quote for a prospective job including costs, materials, rationale, etc.
    • Conduct an evaluation of various kinds of product, materials, or systems
    • Complete the LEEDS training
    • Demonstrate household and automotive maintenance and tasks ·
    • Replace a toilet; install a dishwasher or garbage disposal
    • Habitat for Humanity or Second Chance Cars related project
    • Automotive
    • Carpentry
    • Electrical Wiring
    • Plumbing

    Communications/Media

    • Create a film or be involved in a substantial part of film development
    • Create a video game or website
    • Build an app
    • Design sustainable clothing; design and create tarot cards; create an animatronics music video; develop a comic book or manga
    • Design & Visual Communications (DVC)
    • Multimedia Engineering
    • Programming & Web Development

    Integration Products

    • Create something new for World Bee Day or another event/school-wide collaboration
    • Get involved with a charity and do/create something in order to fulfill a need
    • Ask instructors or administrators at Minuteman where they have a need that could be fulfilled by a Senior Project
    • Build or create something related to water conservation or environmental sustainability
    • Create a brochure, video, or other product related to social emotional health in your fields

    Tags:
    • Product Ideas
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    The research component of the Senior Project requires students to investigate a topic by conducting research and including research in the project presentation. All Senior Project types will include research. A minimum of three (3) sources must be used and cited. Visit the Minuteman High School Library Website for help with research sources, tips & tools.
     

    Media Center/Library Webpage 
     

    Types of Sources to Consider
     

    Database

    Book

    Research Article

    Websites

    Handbook or Manual

    Data, Interview, Survey, Statistics

    Experiment Results

    Social Media

    Industry-Related Websites or Media

    Video, Audio, Documentary

    Current Event News

    Codes, Laws, Regulations


    Reliable Research Sources

    Reliable Research Sources: Sources should be reliable, contain useful information for your topic, and be academic or career related. Use this checklist as a guide when considering reliable research sources:
    Is this a Reliable Source? Yes No Explain?

    Authority

    Is it clear who (organization, institution, or person) is responsible for the contents of the page? Is the author an expert in their field? Is the site sponsored by areputable organization or expert? To investigate go off the original site/source.

         

    Accuracy

    Can you verify the information provided? Does it line up with your other sources? Are sources for any information clearly listed so they can be verified?

         

    Currency

    Is the information current? Are there dates to indicate: When the information was written? When it was last revised? Are there any other indications that the material is kept up to date?

    Be aware that in career-related research, information should be less than 5-10 years old.

         

    How to Get Started with Research and Searching: 
    Conduct Initial Research on Your Topic Ideas

    An essential first step in choosing a topic is to ensure that research is available. Conduct initial research on your brainstormed topic ideas to find some reliable sources. 

    You will write about your initial research in your Topic Proposal.

    Make a Word Wall Generate a list of keywords, phrases, facts, questions, or technical specifications that can help guide you through the research process.
    Use the Question Formulation Technique The Question Formulation Technique (QFT) for Research is a step-by-step process to formulating and improving questions to support your research. Follow the QFT process to identify questions to investigate in your research.
    Use Keywords & Search Terms

    The most important words in your research question are your keywords. If you do not get suitable results to a keyword search, determine synonyms or like terms.

    Step 1: Identify the key words in your essential question:

    • Are children who play video games more likely to be violent?

    Step 2: Determine synonyms or like terms for your key words:

    Keywords: children video games violent
    Synonyms or Like Terms: child, youth, kids

    computer games, gaming, electronic games

    anti-social behavior, aggressive, violence

    Make a Research Appointment

    Talk with your instructor, mentor, or reach out to the Minuteman Library Media Specialist at any stage of the project for a research appointment and assistance.


    Tags:

    • Keywords
    • Research
    • Searching
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    Learning the proper way to conduct research and cite sources is an essential skill in the research process.

    Minuteman High School uses Noodle Tools as a citation tool and research management system. Log in with your Microsoft / Office 365 Minuteman username and password.

    Provided on the Minuteman High School Library Media Center Website are instructions for Using Noodle Tools including how-to videos, samples, and guides. Use Noodle Tools to help ensure that your citations meet the formatting criteria below.

    Senior Capstone Project Citations Criteria

    • Utilize reliable sources and cite all research sources used (minimum of three)
    • Present your cited sources on a separate slide with a center-aligned title: Works Cited or References
    • Use MLA (Modern Language Association) or APA (American Psychological Association) citation format, unless otherwise determined by your instructor / subject area
    • List sources in alphabetical order, left-aligned, correctly spaced and indented. Title your citations: Works Cited (for MLA) or References (for APA)
       

    USING THE URL OF A WEBSITE IS NOT THE PROPER WAY TO CITE A SOURCE. STUDENTS WILL LOSE CREDIT FOR DOING SO AS STATED IN THE RUBRIC.
     

    Sample Works Cited PowerPoint slide:

    A 'Works Cited' page lists sources for a research paper.
     

    Tags:

    • Noodle Tools
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW

    Requirements for Option #1 [Product] & #3 [Co-op & Product]

    MUST:

    • Be between 5-7 minutes in length
    • Wear professional dress: all presenters must wear business casual (shirt with collar, khakis, dress pants, moderate-length dress, or skirt).
    • Uses PVLEGS Public Speaking elements (Poise, Voice, Life, Eye-contact, Gestures, Speed). See grading rubric. Practice!
    • Have a technology component (PowerPoint slideshow, video, etc.).
    • Be careful with color and font within the presentation so that your presentation is legible for a room full of people.
    • Use the 6X6 guideline (6 lines, 6 words per line) and balance text and images.
    • Answer the research question and supporting questions, demonstrating evidence of research.
    • Provide visual evidence and a description of the process of creating your product.
    • Show and describe your product. Bring your product to the presentation (if possible).
    • Cite sources for direct quotations, paraphrased information, and sources of facts within the text of your research slides as you would for a research paper. Use MLA in-text format (Last Name, page #) or APA in-text format (Last Name, Date, p.#). Properly cite supporting materials such as images.
    • Include a thank you page.
    • Have citations titled Works Cited or References. Use Noodle Tools.
      Remember a URL link is NOT a proper citation.
       

    Layout of Presentation
     

     

    Product

    Co-op & Product

    Introduction

    • Title Page topic/product, student name, career area, date)
    • Introduce yourself and your senior project description of what you will be speaking about and why you chose this topic
    • State research question and supporting questions
    • Title Page topic/co-op, student name, career area, date
    • Introduce yourself and your senior project description of what you will be speaking about and why you chose this topic
    • Introduce your place of work, your job title, and job responsibilities
    • State research question and supporting questions

    Body

    • Explain your research findings; show how they connect with your product in an organized way
    • Provide visual evidence and description of the process of creating your product
    • Explain your research findings; show how they connect with your product in an organized way
    • Provide visual evidence and description of the process of creating your product (see Career Area teacher or co-op director if there are any challenges with getting the pictures or other visual evidence you need)

    Closing

    • Summarize information presented
    • Reveal future plans
    • Include a Works Cited or References page
    • Include a thank you page
    • Summarize information presented or list key lessons learned
    • Reveal future plans
    • Include a Works Cited or References page
    • Include a thank you page
     

    Requirements for Option #2 [Demonstration]
     

    Process Paper Instructions:
    Write a 3-page (minimum) paper describing the process and research used from start to finish. The paper must include a research component and correctly formatted citations. Copies of the process paper are to be delivered to the judges.

    Refer to the Media Center webpage about the Process paper and see the Process Paper Outline.

    MUST:

    • Be approximately 7-10 minutes in length.
    • Wear program-specific attire and have essential personal protective equipment.
    • Speak directly to the audience.
    • Hand out copies of process paper with citations to judges (3 copies).
    • Respond to audience questions.
    • Thank necessary people and state future plans.

    Tags:

    • Project Type: Co-op
    • Project Type: Demonstration
    • Project Type: Product
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    At Minuteman we value integration between disciplines. Students are encouraged to develop products that join their expertise with that of another student from a different career area. This is different from when a student in one shop helps another student construct or develop a small piece of a second student’s project.

    1. The expectations for deliverables (proposal, research, presentation) are the same as if the two students were working independently. In most cases each student will make their own presentation in their own Career area, referring to the collaboration.
    • a. Each student’s project should be able to stand alone sufficiently since, if one student were to cease work on the assignment for any reason, the other student would be able to complete and present an acceptable project on their own.
    • b. Ideally each student will present their projects to both their career area and to that of their partner’s career area.
    1. Proposals should be approved by teachers from both career areas. (See Integration Project Agreement form.
    2. Career area teachers are encouraged to support the expectations that each colleague has for the level of their own student’s work.
    3. Students are encouraged to select working partners with whom they have solid, trusting relationships. This is a year-long commitment. Please consider that when choosing partners.
    4. Students should make sure families understand and can support the additional complexity of their collaborating with another student.

    Please see the Integration Project Contract for signatures.

    Tags: 

    • Integration Project
  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    To help more Minuteman staff and students see the variety of Senior Projects, we will do a showcase day of Senior Projects. Seniors should be prepared to present their product as well as their PowerPoint or photos on a laptop.

    Seniors will benefit from practicing explaining their work to peers. Seniors should be prepared to discuss their projects and answer questions about them as their peers circulate. Seniors will get feedback from peers and have conversations about their expertise. Underclass students will be able to see the array of senior projects, to see the level of expectations for senior projects, and hopefully be prompted to start thinking about their own senior projects.

    Culinary students can show their Top Chef video. Tabletop includes process paper, recipes, and possibly a display dish of the food created.

    It is recommended to add extra components such as a trifold, poster, different parts of your product or process (research notebooks), and “before repair” samples of work. Any physical objects that can be brought in should be brought in. If the product can’t physically be brought in, student should be showing videos or still photos of the object.

    DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS, THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO FAMILIES/FRIENDS.

  • SENIOR CAPSTONE PROJECT OVERVIEW
     

    Category

    Exceeds Standard (A)

    To Meet the Standard (B)

    Standard Partially Met (C or D)

    Not Met (F)

    Score /Feedback

    Presentation Skills

    10 points

    10-9
    points

    Exemplary

    8 points

    • Dresses professionally (as for a job interview)
    • Uses professional and appropriate language
    • Poise: appears calm & confident; avoids distracting behaviors
    • Voice: speaks clearly with an appropriate volume
    • Life: expresses passion, emotion, & interest with voice
    • Eye Contact: looks at the audience; connects visually
    • Gestures: uses appropriate facial gestures, hand motions, body movement; has an expressive voice
    • Speed: talks with appropriate speed, not too fast or slow; uses pauses for effect & emphasis
    • PPT presentation is 5-7 minutes

    7-6 points

    • Co-op or typical school attire
    • Some speech is less than professional
    • Somewhat ill at ease or some distracting behaviors
    • Voice too soft or loud; several words or phrases indistinct
    • Limited attempt at expression or adding emotion to presentation
    • Limited eye contact/looked at screen too much
    • Minimal expressiveness and gesture
    • PPT presentation is under or over 5-7 minutes

    5-0 points

          /10

    Slide Content & Design

    20 points

    20-18 points

    Exemplary

    17-16 points

    • Slides have an appropriate balance of text and images; there is not too much text on a slide
    • Presentation content (text & visuals) is creative, clear, organized, and legible
    • Correct spelling and grammar
    • Includes required presentation components in a logical sequence & structure; the presentation flows

    15-12 points

    • Slides contain too much text
    • Slides (text & visuals) lack creativity or readability
    • Few spelling and grammar errors
    • Missing presentation components
    • Presentation slides are hard to follow

    11-0 points

          /20

    Product/Co-op

    40 points

    40-36 points

     Exemplary

    35-32 points

    • Clear & compelling narrative of the product & development
    • Addresses the importance & choice of the topic, level of difficulty, and personal learning stretch PPT & Product:
    • Physical product is present & utilized in the presentation
    • Includes effective visual evidence Co-op & Product:
    • Visual evidence of co-op experience & co-op product development (7-10 photos/videos)  

    31-24 points

    • Attempted narrative of the product & development
    • Somewhat addresses the importance & choice of the topic, level of difficulty, and personal learning stretch PPT & Product

    PPT & Product:

    • Physical product is limited in the presentation
    • Limited visual evidence Co-op & Product: Limited visual evidence of co-op experience
    • and product development

    23-0 points

          /40

    Research Content & Citation

    30 points

    30-27 points

    Exemplary

    26-24 points

    • Provides detailed content beyond slide text
    • Shows strong knowledge of topic and product
    • Uses 3+ quality research sources
    • Correct APA/MLA format on Works Cited/References slide
    • Provides in-text citations for research and labels for images

    23-18 points

    • Provides some content beyond slide text
    • Shows knowledge of topic and product
    • Uses 3+ research sources
    • A few errors in APA/MLA format on Works Cited / References slide
    • Missing some in-text citations for research or image labels

    17-0 Points

     

     

     

          /30

     

    Additional Comments:  _______________________________________________________                         
    Total:_________/100 

    Tags: 

    • rubric
  • TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES
     

    Week

    Dates

    Milestone

    QT1 WK1

    8/28/24

    Senior Kick-Off Meeting

    QT1 WK2

    9/13/24

    DELIVERABLES (2): Brainstorm Sheets

    Project Topics 

    Brainstorming Research Questions

    QT1 WK4

    10/12/24

    DELIVERABLE #1:

    Senior Project Proposal Form with confirmed PRODUCT 
     

    DELIVERABLE #2:

    Senior Project Contracts (with Signatures)

    QT1 WK5

    10/25/24

    Final Edits due for Senior Project Proposal.

     

    Contracts, Brainstorming, & Proposal: 10% of Quarter 1 grade
    Ends November 1st

     

    Tags:

    • Quarter 1
  • TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES
     

    Week

    Dates

    Milestone

    QT2 WK1

    11/7/24

    • Locate and use research sources
    • Consult with Mentor and participate in lessons with library
    • media specialist about research

    QT2 WK2

    12/6/24

    Mid Quarter research check form

    QT2 WK4

    12/20/24

    • Continue making progress on research component

    QT2 WK5

    1/10/25

    End of quarter research check form

     

    20% of Quarter 2 Grade
    Ends January 17th

     

    Tags:

    • Quarter 2
  • TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES
     

    Week

    Dates

    Milestone

    QT3 WK1

    1/24/25

    • Start PowerPoint and Share with career area teacher and mentor

    QT3 WK2

    2/7/25

    • Mentor supports editing process paper for Demonstration.
    • DELIVERABLE: Process Paper due for Demonstration

    QT3 WK3

    2/27/25

    • Continue PowerPoint and product development  
    • DELIVERABLE:  Practice presentation with Mentor (Checklist & Signature)
    • TOP CHEF
       

    Practice Presentation w/ Mentor Checklist

    QT3 WK4

    3/10/25–3/14/25

    • DELIVERABLE: Fully completed rough draft of Senior Project presentations due to career area teacher
    • Coop students can practice in theater after school

    QT3 WK5

    3/28/25–3/29/25

    •  Practice presentations in theater 

    Academic WK

    3/31-4/4/25

    •  Plumbing & Electrical practice in theater (A Block Related) 
     

    30% of Quarter 3 Grade
    Ends March 28th

     

    Tags:

    • Quarter 3
  • TIMELINE & DELIVERABLES
     

    Week

    Dates

    Milestone

    Portfolio

    QT4 WK1

    4/11/25

    • Finalize Works Cited or References slide with library media specialist
    • Coop students can practice in theater
    • Friday, April 11 Senior Project Showcase

     

    QT4 WK2

    4/28/25– 5/2/25

    • Presentations in Theater (Co-op attends with shop)

     

    Academic WK

    5/5/25-5/9/25

    • Electrical, Plumbing Senior Project
    • Presentation in theater: Block A

    Senior Portfolio Due

    Tuesday, May 13, 2025

    QT4 WK3

    5/12-5/16/25

    • Wrap up shop responsibilities

     

     

    May 23rd

    Sign out of shop/ last day for seniors. 

     


    30% of Quarter 4 Grade
     

    Tags:

    • Quarter 4