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: