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Understand the requirements, restrictions, and grading criteria for creating your product. Learn about time commitment, documentation, presentation expectations, and the consequences of changing your project idea. Explore the importance of quality, time management, and stretching yourself to learn something new. Make sure to follow the outlined guidelines to succeed in the project phase.
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Project Phase Around the World in Eighty Days
When do I have to know what I am doing for my product? Your Product Idea Sheet is due on Wednesday, February 23rd
What kinds of things can I do for my product? What kinds of things can I NOT do for my product? See pages 4-6
What does it mean to have to “stretch” or “challenge” myself in this product? It means that whatever you choose to do must require you to learn a new skill or expand a skill you already have. Ultimately, you must learn something new.
How many hours do I have to spend on this product? -15 hrs. to get a “C” -20-25 hrs. to get a low “A” -Anything over 25 hrs. is an A+ *Quality is an important part of the grade, too
How will I prove I spent these hours? -keep a journal with parent signature (pgs. 11-19) -provide detailed reflection for each hours check -the QUALITY of your product -You can also opt to take pictures of yourself as you complete the product
What are the restrictions on the hours and product size? -1 hr of research & up to 2 hrs to gather supplies on 1st check only -no drying time -For size, you must be able to transport it and fit it through the doors of the school
Do I need to take pictures of myself doing my product? -not required, but encouraged -it is easier to prove that you are doing the hours if you can show pictures. -if you take at least 10 pictures of you doing your project in different stages and display them creatively, you can earn extra credit -You have to print the pictures and have them on your presentation day
Can I work with another student on this product? -NO. -You have to do this on your own. No group projects allowed.
If I sew a costume, do I have to be in the fashion show on Day 80? -Yes.
When is the last date that I can change my mind about what I am doing for my product? What happens if I change after this date? -March 25th -You lose 30 points on all three test grades
What do I have to do if I change my product idea? -fill out the product change form on pages 9-10 -turn it in before March 25th
When will this project be due? The first week of May. You will be assigned (by a random drawing) a day and time to present that week.
When do I have to bring and take away my product? -on your presentation day during the first week of May -Plan to go on the first day to make sure that you are prepared.
What if my product is not done by the day I present? -Bring what you have done -Anything is better than nothing -If you bring nothing, you fail. No late projects are accepted.
How will we be graded on the product? -quality of product and presentation -time management -the length to which you “stretched” yourself -your paperwork proving hours
If I don’t do a product, can I come to Day 80? You cannot present anything on Day 80 if you don’t have a project. This is two test grades as a zero. You can come and watch everybody else pass the project.
There are four main types of products: -Models -Performances -Art -Sewing (No technology projects)