Class of 2018 Junior Proposal for Senior Project. Make the Most of Your Journey

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1 Class of 2018 Junior Proposal for Senior Project Make the Most of Your Journey This Junior Proposal Packet belongs to: Shop: Technical Instructor Name: English Instructor Name: Technical Teacher Approval on pages 6 & 7 due on or before 3/31 English Teacher Approval on pages 6 & 7 due on or before 4/13 Technical & English Teacher FINAL Sign-ff on page 8 due on or before 4/28 Student and Parent Sign-ff on page 8 due on or before 4/28 ~ USE TEMPLATE in GGLE CLASSRM to complete the JUNIR PRPSAL ~ This is a workbook for you to use as a reference. 1

2 Senior Project Letter to Cape Cod Tech s Learning Community Studies have overwhelmingly shown that students who participate in Senior Project programs develop stronger independent thinking and decision-making skills while experiencing the pleasure of learning something of their own choosing. Their academic skills improve as well, and they are motivated to strive for greater rigor in both academic and technical learning. At Cape Cod Tech, Senior Project is a one-credit graduation requirement, comprised of the following 4 phases: Product, Paper, Portfolio and Presentation. All four components of Senior Project carry equal weight. The Product Phase is a hands-on experience or product related to some aspect of their vocational technical training. Products (and first phase of the Portfolio) are supported and graded by the student s Shop Instructor(s). Students must spend a minimum of 15 hours on their Product. At least 10 of those hours must be completed outside of school time. Products may follow 1 of 2 paths: tangible demonstration of the student s technical skills: student should consider incorporating elements of green technology into their projects (renew, reuse, recycle). community service-based project : where the student utilizes their technical expertise to benefit their community or a non-profit agency. In this situation, the student s project would help people directly or contribute to the health and well-being of the people or the environment of Cape Cod. The second phase is the Research Paper. The research paper requires the student to use specific skills such as written expression, research, organization and time management to produce a paper on a topic related in some way to their Product. Papers (and the second phase of the Portfolio) are supported and graded by the student s English teacher. The third phase is the Portfolio. The Portfolio is considered the paper journey, which follows the process and progress of each Senior Project and will be monitored and graded each trimester by the student s shop/academic teacher. The purpose of the Portfolio is the documentation, record keeping and organization of all phases of the project. The final phase is the Presentation. This is an oral presentation given by the student before a panel of judges. For the presentation, the student explains the learning that occurred during completion of his/her Senior Project. The judging panel will grade the student s presentation. The Presentation phase, as well as the third phase of the Portfolio, is supported by the student s History teacher. A successful Senior Project involves parent and teacher support as well as the student s initiative and self-discipline. By all working together, this can be one of the most rewarding experiences the students will have in high school! Warm Regards, Nancy Knight, Senior Project Coordinator x342 or nknight@capetech.us 2

3 Choosing a Topic for Senior Project Tangible Demonstration or Service Based Project - which is best for YU? What are you Interested in or Curious About? Product: A hands-on tangible demonstration of the student s technical skills that may incorporate renewable energy and green / recycle components. A community service based project where the student utilizes their technical expertise to benefit their community or a non-profit agency. 15 or more hours must be spent on the completion of the Product Phase. 10 or more of those hours must be completed during out of school time. Consider having a mentor to assist you in your efforts. See CCT website for more information. Paper: Research to answer a question, gain understanding of an interesting topic, draw a conclusion or compare and contrast various elements of their topic. You must be able to connect the Product and the Paper to each other. Keep in Mind - Samples of Unacceptable Products: These will not be approved. Fundraisers: A component of your Product could be a fundraiser. Though, the main focus of your Product should be related to your technical area and allow you to demonstrate your technical expertise. PowerPoints: By itself, a PowerPoint is not a product. You may utilize a PowerPoint, that you develop, as part of a larger project idea. Brochures: You may need to create a brochure as a tool or means of sharing information within the larger scope of your Product. However, a brochure in isolation is not an acceptable project. Posters and small non-working models: Again, by themselves, posters and non-working models do not allow a student to demonstrate their technical skills. Students may incorporate posters or models as part of their larger Product ideas. For Early or Summer Products: If a student plans to begin their Product prior to the start of their senior year and has a valid reason to do so, that student must have approval from their technical instructor. For that student to receive approval, the technical instructor must be willing to plan to meet with the student for the first, second and/or final Product Evaluations, depending upon the amount of the Product that will be completed. The technical instructor must meet with the student as they work on their Product to ascertain student progress and to gage the learning stretch and quality of student work. When in doubt, check with your Technical Instructor, English Teacher and/or the Senior Project Coordinator if you have any questions as to the viability of your Product or Paper ideas. Cape Cod Tech requires seniors to consider the safety factor when selecting their project, and to consider an alternative choice, rather than a project involving danger to themselves or others. Senior Project is your opportunity to demonstrate mastery of the technical, academic, and social/employability skills you have been acquiring while at Cape Cod Tech. Your Senior Project should be a learning stretch for you and not part of your shop curriculum. This is your chance to select a topic of investigation that you would like to know more about. We hope you enjoy the journey! 3

4 ~ Example of Estimated Product Cost ~ Complete an Estimated Product Cost for BTH your First & Second Proposals Name: Shop: Suggested Tips: Plan for items you may need to borrow and attach an estimated value for each item. You may also request donated items, but again, attach an estimated value for each item. Donated items from major companies need plenty of lead time and/or official requests on school letterhead. Be sure to plan FAR IN ADVANCE for any potential donations and/or customers. Consider the following potential costs: Specialized Tools to Purchase, Travel Expenses, Tool/Equipment Rental, Software/Test/Publications to Purchase, Course/Training Fees, Certification Requirements, Documentation Costs, Materials. Description of Item # of Items Cost per Item Total Cost Examples: Transportation to and from supply house in Hyannis, 3 trips at 22 miles per roundtrip (3 X 22=66 miles) Hunter time clock PVC 10 footers inch Poly Pipe Hunter Valves Spray head nozzles inch saddles Back Flow Preventer port manifold of 18 gage 5 strand wire Valve boxes Time clock module Total Estimated Cost for your First Topic Proposal: $ List the websites and/or catalogs where you obtained your cost projections. John Deere Landscape Catalog List the specific person/company/community partner that will loan/donate tools and/or materials to you. John Buckingham 4

5 ~ First Topic Proposal ~ Criteria for Approval: YES, The proposal described is a learning stretch for this student. YES, This proposal directly links within the frameworks for our department. YES, This proposal is different from other proposals submitted this year/last year. YES, This proposal is of little or no cost to the student, or the student is aware of the expensive nature of this product. YES, The tools required for this project are available for purchase, loan or donation. YES, This student has completed the entire First Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Due on or before 3/31 Shop Teacher: To acknowledge that student has completed the Criteria for Approval above, type APPRVED by using the Comments tab of student s Junior Proposal Google Template. YES, The general paper idea has adequate sources to support research. YES, This student has described the link between Product and Paper. YES, This student has described the topics which are clear and understandable. YES, This student has completed the entire First Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Due on or before 4/13 English Teacher: To acknowledge that student has completed the Criteria for Approval above, type APPRVED by using the Comments tab of student s Junior Proposal Google Template.... Name: Shop: Describe a potential topic you would like to explore for your Senior Project. Use this page for your first topic and complete the Second Topic Proposal for your second topic. During your senior year you cannot change your topic without consultation with your Shop and English instructors. You must submit a new proposal for approval by your Shop and English instructors and the Senior Project Coordinator. Product Idea (use descriptive, complete sentence): Example: My Product idea is to install a residential irrigation system for efficiency, water conservation and convenience at a private residence. My Product will allow me to demonstrate the following technical skills: Example: design and installation of a residential lawn irrigation system, pressure effects, use of numerous irrigation tools, parts & supplies. ***List URL or title and author of book/magazine Three Sources to support my project Product: 1. Example: ency-program.aspx ***Use 1 2 complete sentences to describe each source Summary of source: Example: Irrigation can be maximized by knowing when to water. It is best to water in the morning and to know how much to water depending on grass type and climate Describe the link between your Product and 3 Paper ideas (use a minimum of 1 descriptive, complete sentence): Example: Both my Product and my Paper ideas deal with irrigation systems and water conservation. Research Paper Ideas (use descriptive, complete sentence) 1. Example: The idea for my research paper is to compare and contrast different types of irrigation systems and their efficiency in conserving water. My paper will explore the following technical topics: 1. Example: Identify and explain various types of automated lawn irrigation systems, compare and contrast different irrigation systems, identify the advantages of irrigation systems that conserve water

6 ~ Second Topic Proposal ~ Criteria for Approval: YES, The proposal described is a learning stretch for this student. YES, This proposal directly links within the frameworks for our department. YES, This proposal is different from other proposals submitted this year/last year. YES, This proposal is of little or no cost to the student, or the student is aware of the expensive nature of this product. YES, The tools required for this project are available for purchase, loan or donation. YES, This student has completed the entire Second Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Due on or before 3/31 Shop Teacher: To acknowledge that student has completed the Criteria for Approval above, type APPRVED by using the Comments tab of student s Junior Proposal Google Template. YES, The general paper idea has adequate sources to support research. YES, This student has described the link between Product and Paper. YES, This student has described the topics which are clear and understandable. YES, This student has completed the entire Second Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Due on or before 4/13 English Teacher: To acknowledge that student has completed the Criteria for Approval above, type APPRVED by using the Comments tab of student s Junior Proposal Google Template.... Name: Shop: Describe a second potential topic you would like to explore for your Senior Project. Use this page for your Second Topic Proposal. During your senior year you cannot change your topic without consultation with your Shop and English instructors. You must submit a new proposal for approval by your Shop and English instructors and the Senior Project Coordinator. Product Idea (use descriptive, complete sentence): Example: The idea for my Product is to teach a class on residential irrigation installation to the Horticulture Junior Theory class. I will build a diorama of a lawn irrigation system to scale that will be used in my presentation and will present samples of irrigation equipment and tools in the presentation. My Product will allow me to demonstrate the following technical skills: Example: design and installation of a residential lawn irrigation system, pressure effects, use of numerous irrigation tools, parts & supplies. List URL or title and author of book/magazine THREE Sources to support my project Product: 1. Example: ency-program.aspx Use 1 2 complete sentences to describe each source Summary of source: Example: Irrigation can be maximized by knowing when to water. It is best to water in the morning and to know how much to water depending on grass type and climate Describe the link between your Product and 3 Paper ideas (use a minimum of 1 descriptive, complete sentence): Example: Both my Product and my Paper ideas deal with residential irrigation systems. THREE Research Paper Ideas (use descriptive, complete sentence) 1. Example: My research paper will explore the advantages of water conservation in home irrigation systems and the effects on plant health. My paper will explore the following technical topics: 1. Example: Identify and explain various types of automated lawn irrigation systems, compare and contrast different irrigation systems, identify the advantages of irrigation systems that conserve water

7 Technical and English Teacher FINAL Sign-ff ~ Due on or before 4/28/17 ~ ~ First Topic Proposal ~ Criteria for Approval: YES, The proposal described is a learning stretch for this student. YES, This proposal directly links within the frameworks for our department. YES, This proposal is different from other proposals submitted this year/last year. YES, This proposal is of little or no cost to the student, or the student is aware of the expensive nature of this product. YES, The tools required for this project are available for purchase, loan or donation. YES, This student has completed the entire First Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Shop Teacher s Signature: Date: YES, The general paper idea has adequate sources to support research. YES, This student has described the link between Product and Paper. YES, This student has described the topics which are clear and understandable. YES, This student has completed the entire First Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. English Teacher s Signature: Date: ~ Second Topic Proposal ~ Criteria for Approval: YES, The proposal described is a learning stretch for this student. YES, This proposal directly links within the frameworks for our department. YES, This proposal is different from other proposals submitted this year/last year. YES, This proposal is of little or no cost to the student, or the student is aware of the expensive nature of this product. YES, The tools required for this project are available for purchase, loan or donation. YES, This student has completed the entire Second Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. Shop Teacher s Signature: Date: YES, The general paper idea has adequate sources to support research. YES, This student has used complete sentences in describing the Product and Paper ideas and the source summaries. YES, This student has described the link between Product and Paper. YES, This student has described the topics which are clear and understandable. YES, This student has completed the entire Second Topic Proposal and it has a neat and professional appearance. YES, This student has included the signed Student and Parent Junior Proposal Sign-ff. English Teacher s Signature: Date: 7

8 Student and Parent Junior Proposal Sign-ff ~ Due on or before 4/28/17 ~ Submit printed and signed Junior Packet to your Technical teacher Read each section carefully. By signing, you are confirming your understanding of each statement below. As a parent/guardian of, a junior at Cape Cod Regional Technical High School, I am aware that my son/daughter must complete and pass Senior Project as part of their senior year requirements. Senior Project is an opportunity for my student to demonstrate mastery of the technical, academic, and social learning skills he/she has been acquiring as a student of Cape Cod Tech. This student s Junior Proposal packet has a neat and professional appearance. We have reviewed the completed proposal and are aware of the topic ideas. We have reviewed possible research sources and they are listed for each topic. We know that if my student plagiarizes his/her product work, research paper, portfolio or presentation, he/she will fail that phase of Senior Project. We are aware that my student needs to get this packet approved prior to the end of the Junior year. nly approved projects will be graded in the senior year. We fully understand Senior Project is a 1 credit graduation requirement and students who do not complete and pass Senior Project will not be able to graduate. Choose one of the 2 options: Your Senior Project should not be an expensive endeavor! YES, YES, we have estimated the cost of each of my proposed Product(s), and believe it/them to be of little or no expense to me. See pages 4 & 5. we are aware of the expensive nature of the Product(s). YES, we have a customer/community partner/nonprofit in mind who will pay for the materials. YES, we would like to have the finished product for our family s use and are comfortable with the expense. Student Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: Parent Guardian Students should retain a complete copy for their records/portfolio. 8