Community Project

2016
Community Project
PARENT INTRODUCTION ~ 2nd March 2016
Community Project is the “culminating event” of MYP.
… it is the student’s
chance to
demonstrate
all the
skills and abilities
learned in the
Middle School …
… the Community Project is
an opportunity
for students to learn about
and do something
that really makes a
difference to others…
… the chance to do
something real to
help others
Action / Service
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Be a global citizen.
…Year 10
students work
on a project
that can really
make a difference
... to some-one
else's life ...
‘So What’
factor
The online
Community Project
booklet
contains
all
the information you
will need ...
Search for Community Project on Kristin’s website
What's so exciting
about a
Community Project?
students
choose
their own
topic / issue
~ @ home
~ @ school
~ @ in your local community
~ @ in a wider context
?
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students
choose
a teacher to
supervise & guide
their project
Supervisors will
* take a personal interest in students’
Community Projects
* help them to plan their project.
* meet regularly with students
* give them help & feedback
* monitor their time management!
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Students have extended time
to work on their
Community Project
It is essentially an
extra-curricular
project ~ students
work in their own
time
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Students choose who they will
work with.
They may work on their own?
or
with 1 or 2 others.
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How does it work?
Investigating: a problem/issue which they
care about
.
Planning: how they can address the issue
or solve the problem
Taking Action: Devise and carry out an
action plan
Reflect: How successful was their service?
Objectives
A:
Investigating
B:
Planning
C:
Taking action
D:
Reflecting
Hand-in:
1. Process Journal
2. Research
3. Presentation &
Exhibition
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Assessment
Group Projects are assessed equally.
All Community Project members get
the same grade
* Marked by their supervisor, then
moderated
* Included in end of year reports &
recognised at Prize-giving.
*Fund Raising
Any fund-raising
must be approved
with Mrs Mansfield and Mrs Peryman
prior.
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*Performances
*Must be discussed and
confirmed with Mrs Mansfield
well in advance.
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Some ideas
to inspire ...
… tackle
a teenage issue …
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… create something for the
benefit of others …
… create something for
the benefit of others …
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…organise
and run a
community
event…
… inspire
others …
… get published for a good cause ...
… improve a community ...
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… make others happier ...
… address an environmental
issue that really concerns them…
… address an environmental
issue that really concerns them…
...use your talents to support a
charity ...
… collect food / clothing for a good
cause ...
… grow something for others ...
... coach a team ....
… design something for others ...
…organise an event or club…
...create art work with a social
message …
the
possibilities
are
endless
2015
Community Project
Your questions??