What is the PP gr 9 2012.pptx
Transcript of What is the PP gr 9 2012.pptx
An independent
A gr 10 requirement that starts
An exploration of
Focused through the lens of
A way to get to know
yourself!
a personal interest.
in grade 9.
an AOI.
The MYP Personal Project Is…
research project.
Part of a
Something you can
About doing something
Meant to stress
Based on a challenge that
you cannot meet.
you already know well.
class/subject.
rush/speed through.
you out, it’s interesting!
The MYP Personal Project is not…
THERE ARE 3 PARTS OF THE PERSONAL PROJECT
1. THE PROCESS JOURNAL- A RECORD OR DIARY OF YOUR PLAN
AND PROCESS-WRITTEN, BLOG, PODCAST OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS
ARRPOVED BY THE SCHOOL
THERE ARE 3 PARTS OF THE PERSONAL PROJECT
2. THE REPORT- 3,500 WORD ESSAY THAT EXPLAINS
YOUR JOURNEY- MUST INCLUDE A WORKS CITED
SECTION- ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
BUT MUST FOLLOW THE SAME CRITERIA (IE. 15 MINUTE MUTLI-
MEDIA PRESENTATION)
THERE ARE 3 PARTS OF THE PERSONAL PROJECT
3. THE PRODUCT OR OUTCOME
PRODUCT: A WATER FOUNTAIN, A NOVEL, A SONG
OUTCOME: PROVIDE A WORKSHOP FOR KIDS, LEARN HOW TO ORGANIZE
AN EVENT FOR CHARITY (MORE PERSONAL, MAY NOT BE A PHYSICAL ITEM)
THIS YEAR, YOU NEED TO… 1. CHOOSE A TOPICTIPS FROM KIDS
“Pick something fun that you can stay interested in for a year” “Don’t choose hard things you don’t know”
“Pick something you won’t get bored of and that you are REALLY interested in” “Pick something you are interested in and which you would find more or less fun to work on . . . otherwise you’re dead”
UNREALISTIC AND REALISTIC PROJECTS
UNREALISTIC
REALISTIC
Travel to other countries and teach kids to play tennis around the world
Organize a tennis tournament to promote healthy lifestyles among teens
UNREALISTIC AND REALISTIC PROJECTS
UNREALISTIC
REALISTIC
Erase poverty around the world
Find ways that groups can take action to fight poverty in my city
UNREALISTIC AND REALISTIC PROJECTS
UNREALISTIC
REALISTIC
Learn to play the piano with no previous musical experience
You know how to play the piano and you write a musical score for a school play
THIS YEAR, YOU NEED TO…3. VISIT THE 1ST ANNUAL PP EXHBITION
WHEN? MARCH 12 & 13Where? CDNIS Library
Why? Get ideas & meet other students
THIS YEAR, YOU NEED TO…4. MEET WITH YOUR SUPERVISOR
ONCE YOU PICK YOUR TOPIC, A TEACHER WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO BE YOUR SUPERVISOR
FAQ:1. CAN I GET HELP FROM MY PARENTS OR FAMILY TO DO THIS PROJECT?
2. WILL THE SCHOOL HELP PAY FOR THE MATERIALS THAT I NEED?
3. WHEN IS EVERYTHNG DUE?
4. CAN I WORK IN A GROUP OR IN PAIRS?
GLENYLON NORFOLK SCHOOL
A look at the MYP Personal Project in Vancouver…