23 Choosing a Topic and Product 25 Topic Selection Worksheet 26 Topic Approval Form 27 Sign of Commitment

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1 23 Choosing a Topic and Product 25 Topic Selection Worksheet 26 Topic Approval Form 27 Sign of Commitment

2 Choosing a Topic and Product Is This a Product? YES Raising catfish Producing a brochure and other promotional items about Jacksonville and distributing it through the Chamber of Commerce Building a generator Teaching music to children Learning how to install car speakers and installing them in a friend s car Creating a brochure to recruit animal shelter volunteers and distributed them throughout the community Creating a PowerPoint showing pictures of you teaching reading to children Creating a web site you designed Creating a poster with photos of you giving your friends makeovers Creating a series of game videos you shot as a service to the athletic department NO Making a PowerPoint about catfish Making a brochure about Jacksonville Making a poster about how to build a generator Explaining different kinds of music to the judges Already knowing how to install speakers and installing them in a friend s car. Creating a brochure listing facts about cats from your research paper Creating a PowerPoint on how to teach reading Creating a poster about how to design a web site Creating a poster with magazine pictures of makeovers Using a video of a game shot by the coach s wife

3 North Carolina Graduation Project Sample Topics, Thesis, and Products Research Topic: Choreography (Dance) Possible Thesis: An important focus of modern choreography is thematic development. Products: Mentor with a choreographer about their motivation towards choreography and apply that focus to an original work. Research Topic: Lighting Effect Possible Thesis: Front lighting is more effective than back lighting for small house theatrical productions. Products: Create a portfolio of lighting effects that is created by the student. Research Topic: Art Museums Possible Thesis: The recent trend towards hands-on learning in museums has resulted in heightened artistic interests. Products: Volunteer at an Art Museum and create a hands-on activity that is applied at the museum. Research Topic: Music Possible Thesis: Increased learning in music develops academic achievement. Products: Participate in early music instruction and chart academic achievement (case study). Research Topic: The development and use of nanotechnologies Possible Thesis: The use of nanotechnology has had a profound impact on the way we do medicine in today s world. Product: Visit a pharmaceutical company and interview an employee about the changes brought on by nanotechnology and teach a class about the findings. Research Topic: Internet and the music industry Possible Thesis: The availability of music, both legal and illegal, on the Internet has had both negative and positive impacts on the music industry. Product: Create awareness of negative and positive impacts and promote the positive impact. Research Topic: Obesity in children and its effects. Possible Thesis: Obese children have weaker academic performance than children who are not obese. Product: Create an awareness education program on active lifestyles in children vs. sedentary lifestyles. Research Topic: Home energy efficiency Possible Thesis: The energy efficiency of a home is affected by the architectural materials used. Product: Draw blueprints and make a model of an energy efficient home.

4 Topic Selection Worksheet Topic Selection Worksheet & Topic Approval Form must be a front and back copy. Student s Name: Date Submitted: Advisor s Name: To have a great Graduation Project, you need to have a plan. This worksheet will help you plan. Complete these questions completely to get started. Submit this form to your advisor and he/she will give it to the Graduation Project Advisory Board for approval. Attach more sheets if needed. 1. The overall TOPIC of my Graduation Project will be 2. My research paper will be about (check all that apply and explain): Persuasion Comparison/Contrast Cause/Effect 3. My product will be (check one and explain) Demonstrate Creating awareness for Teaching Fundraising for Making/Building/Creating Coaching 4. The evidence I will show for my product will be 5. List any classes you have taken in school or out of school that will help you with your topic/product: 6. Your Graduation Project should demonstrate a learning stretch for you. What will be new and challenging for you in the process of completing this project? 7. I estimate the total cost of this project will not exceed $. Student Signature: Date: I reviewed the above information and find that it follows the Graduation Project Guidelines. Therefore, it is acceptable to submit to the Graduation Project Advisory Board for approval. Advisor Date:

5 Topic Approval Form Topic Selection Worksheet & Topic Approval Form must be a front and back copy. Student: For Graduation Project Advisory Board Use Only: DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA. Topic/ Product Approval by Graduation Project Advisory Board: Research Topic Approved Product Approved Research Topic NOT Approved Product NOT Approved Product not approved because... Connection between paper and/or product is not clear. The topic/product does not follow established NHS Graduation Project guidelines. Learning stretch is not clear. This project is similar to one that is already part of the curriculum. The research topic has not been specified/clarified. The final product has not been specified/clarified. Evidence of product is not clear. The product cannot be assessed as it is described in your proposal. Modifications need to be made as indicated: Other Although your proposal is accepted, you will need to make sure you: include lesson plans for the lessons you teach or coach. appropriately edit the video tape of your product. work with an approved food service institution. follow the guidelines for your project as outlined in the Graduation Handbook. Other A Graduation Project Advisory Board Signature: Date:

6 Graduation Project Sign of Commitment A Sign of Commitment is a poster that visually illustrates what is your Graduation Project. It should show the connection between your topic and the product. Your sign will be posted in the hallway for all students. Use the following as guidelines. The size is 8 ½ x 11. Your name should be on the front. Include the subject of your research and a product description. Use a verb phrase to the describe project. Write your name and advisor s name. Research: Forms of Poetry Product: Write a book of original poems and share to a class. Student s name: Advisor: It must include pictures, drawings, etc. to describe your project. Be colorful and creative. Have fun with your Sign of Commitment. Research: Forms of Poetry Product: Write a book of original poems and read to a class. Student s name: Carol King Advisor: (put advisor s name here)