Culminating Project

Purpose:

The purpose of the culminating project is to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate and communicate to others that they can design his/her own learning experiences, use knowledge and skills to solve problems, and independently manage a complex, multi-stage project.


Product:

  • Can be an academic paper, performance, create a useful product, help an existing organization, influence public policy, etc.
  • Must incorporate new learning, problem solving skills, analytical, logical, and creative thinking

Community Connections:

  • A mentor from the community with expertise in the project area will be chosen by the student. They will meet or have contact with the student at least four times.
  • The student’s advisor will assume support the student in their activities. They will help the student stay on track and check his/her progress. Mrs. Matthews will facilitate all CP activities.

Presentation:

  • Oral presentation lasting at least 10-15 minutes that includes a visual component (such as PowerPoint presentation, demonstration, poster, etc)
  • Student Portfolio
  • Documentation of Project (can be a log, journal, or video)
  • Reflection Paper (What was learned)
  • Community Connection Documentation


Culminating Project Documents:

List of Topic Ideas
CulminatingProject/Senior Culminating Project Packet