CULMINATING PROJECT STUDENT MANUAL 2013 - 2014 EDMONDS-WOODWAY
EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL CULMINATING PROJECT Portfolio Grades 9-12 Senior Presentation CULMINATING PROJECT Field of Study Project / Experience Grades 11 – 12 STUDENT MANUAL 2013 - 2014 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 TABLE OF CONTENTS Culminating Project Overview………………………………………………………………………………2 Goals and Expectations………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Three Components of Culminating Project …………………………………………………………… 2 Portfolio-Project-Presentation…….………………………………………………………………………… 2 General Guidelines……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Common Terms and Definitions …………………………………………………………………………. 3 Required Milestones and Timelines………………………………………………………………………… 4 20-Hour Project Information………………………………………………………………………………. 5 Project Requirements Overview… …………………………………………………………………………. 5 Project Time Requirement ………………………………………………………………………………….. 5 Selecting A Project ..………………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Projects Not Allowed………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Project Mentor Information ………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Selecting A Mentor …………………………………………………………………………………………… 7 Culminating Project Mentor Information 2012-13 – For Project Mentors ……………………………. 8 Letter of Intent………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9 Mentor Verification Form …………………………………………………………………………………..10 Portfolio Information…………………………………………………………………………………………11 Portfolio Notebook Overview……………………………………………………………………………….. 11 Required Portfolio Requirements……………………………………………………………………………11 Required Notebook Organization……………………………………………………………………………11 Backup Files…………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 Portfolio Check Off Sheet…………………………………………………………………………………..12 Presentation Information……………………………………………………………………………………13 Presentation Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Presentation Outline………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Visual Aids……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 13 Portfolio…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Panel Presentation……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Dress Requirements………………………………………………………………………………………….. 13 Sample Presentation Outline………………………………………………………………………………14 Scoring Rubric………………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 1 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 CULMINATING PROJECT OVERVIEW Goals and Expectations All students in Washington State must complete and pass a Culminating Project to graduate from high school. Edmonds Woodway High School believes this is an integral piece of a student successfully completing high school and has designed a Culminating Project process that supports post- high school planning and exploration. It is our goal that you gain enhanced understanding of your academic and professional skills and interests through the Culminating Project. Through the portfolio, we hope that you reflect on skills you developed and challenges you overcame while in high school. Through the 20-hour project, we hope that you gain insight into a post- high school option that is a good fit for you. Through the presentation, we hope that you gain confidence in your public speaking skills and experience in discussing your greatest skills and abilities. THREE COMPONENTS OF THE CULMINATING PROJECT Portfolio – Project – Presentation 1. Student Portfolio Notebook Collect works in Grades 9-12, Complete in Grade 12 All students are required to complete a portfolio as part of their Culminating Project. Students will present their portfolio in a secure notebook – all students must have their documents in either a secure folder or three-ring binder. Students without access to these resources should contact Mrs. Wellington in the Career Center. Within the portfolio, students are required to include four pieces of best work, which may include: District & Building Anchor Tasks (DAT’s & BAT’s) Graduation Performance Tasks (GPT’s) Classroom Based Assessments (CBA’s) There are no required best works – you decide what is the best representation of your success! The portfolio also includes your Letter of Intent, Mentor Verification Form, resume, High School and Beyond Plan, and presentation outline. The Portfolio will be checked off by your English teacher, the IB Coordinator, or the School to Work Coordinator in the weeks prior to the final presentation. See page 11 for complete portfolio instructions. 2. Field of Study Experience / Project Complete in Grade 12 Each student must complete a 20-hour project. There are three different types of projects: 1. Extension of a former/current class project *Must be an extension of something already assigned; a regular class assignment/project will not count as the Culminating Project. 2. Extended career shadow 3. Independent project The project must be related to student’s chosen Field of Study and be connected to student’s post high school plans. Project examples can be found on page 5. 3. Culminating Project Presentation Complete in Grade 12 Each student will give a twenty minute presentation on April, date TBD 2013; each student must speak for a minimum of 15 minutes with 5 minutes for questions and answers; speech should be broken down using the approximate times listed below: 6-7 minutes discussing student’s “academic journey” through chosen Field of Study and other related classes that prepared student for FOS project while showing contents of Portfolio 6-7 minutes discussing FOS project and experience 3-4 minutes connecting FOS work to student’s post high school plans A sample speech outline is included on page 14. * All full IB Diploma students will present their Extended Essay as their Culminating Project. Contact person is the IB Coordinator, Mr. Quinn. * All 12th Graders will learn about CP through their English class and will practice presentations individually. Contact person is Mrs. Wellington, School to Work Coordinator. 2 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 GENERAL GUIDELINES Common Terms & Definitions Culminating Project The entire process of completing the Culminating Project graduation requirement. This includes choosing a mentor, submitting the Letter of Intent, completing the 20-hour project, writing the presentation outline, completing and submitting the portfolio, and completing and passing the presentation. Field of Study / Area of Emphasis Students should declare a Field of Study during their sophomore year. The Field of Study provides the basis for your Culminating Project. The Fields of Study are: Arts & Communications Business & Marketing Engineering & Technology Health & Human Services Science & Natural Resources. Students must discuss their Field of Study during their presentation, and relate it to their project and their post- high school plans. If students do not know their Field of Study, they should identify an Area of Emphasis in the courses they took over their high school career by recognizing the majority of courses they took within a specific area. The Area of Emphasis should fit into one of the Field of Study categories listed above. Letter of Intent This is the document that declares your project title, scope, and connection with your Field of Study. Your mentor must sign the Letter of Intent. The Letter of Intent can be found on page 9. Mentor Verification Form This is the document you use to track your 20 hours of project time. Once the 20 hours are completed, your mentor fills out and signs the short evaluation at the bottom of the document acknowledging the project completion. The Mentor Verification Form can be found on page 10. Portfolio Each student must complete a final product portfolio. This portfolio will include: Four pieces of best work Letter of Intent Mentor Verification Form High School and Beyond Plan Resume Presentation outline Once the portfolio has been signed off, you may sign up for your presentation time. Your portfolio will be presented during your presentation. The Portfolio Check Off Sheet can be found on page 12. Presentation Each student must pass the 20-minute presentation to have passed the Culminating Project. Students are responsible for presenting for at least 15 minutes, and the panel will engage in five minutes of questions and answers. Students must have their portfolio completed prior to signing up for a presentation time. All presentations will be held on April 25, 2014. Visual Aids Visual aids should assist in the demonstration, explanation, and presentation of your project. Each student must have a minimum of two visual aids to pass their presentation. Details about what qualifies as a visual aid can be found on page 13. 3 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Required Milestones and Timeline The most important step you can take to having a successful Culminating Project is completing all project milestones on time. Your senior year will be busy with college and scholarship applications, a busy class load, etc. Do not put off your Culminating Project! The timeline below ensures that you will have all milestones completed at a manageable, low-stress pace. Due Date #1: December 4, 2013. Have turned in your signed Letter of Intent to your English teacher, outlining your project in specific terms. Your Letter of Intent will include how you will spend your 20 hours and your mentor’s signature and a parent’s signature. Due Date #2: March 3, 2014. Have completed your 20 hours, and have had your mentor fill out and sign the Mentor Verification Form. Due Date #3: March 3 – 14, 2014. Compile all elements of your Portfolio. The necessary Portfolio pieces can be found on the Portfolio Check Off Sheet on page 12. Due Date #4: March 17 – 20, 2014. Priority sign up for April 25 presentations. Students with complete portfolios will have first priority for signing up for their presentation groups on April 25. Must bring complete portfolio to Career Center for sign up. Due Date #5: March 24 – April 4, 2014. Portfolio sign off and presentation sign up for all remaining students. With a complete portfolio, students will sign up for their Advisory practice presentation and for their April 26 presentation. Must bring complete portfolio to Career Center for sign up. The last day to sign up for an April 25 CP presentation is Friday, April 18, 2014. Due Date #6: April 15 – 17 & 22 – 23, 2014. Students will complete their practice presentations during Advisory. Students may NOT attempt their final presentation unless they have completed a practice presentation during Advisory. Due Date #7: April 25, 2014. Present your Culminating Project presentation on this date. Presentations will be held from 7:30 – 10:00 am. Students are required to be present for the entire presentation period. 4 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 20-HOUR PROJECT INFORMATION Project Requirements Overview • Minimum 20 hours on Project • Completed outside of class time • Unpaid • Completed by one student (no partner projects) • Monitored by an approved mentor • Fits within one of the three culminating project options, found on page 5 Project Time Requirement A minimum of 20 hours is required for the time spent on the project portion of the Culminating Project. What counts? Any time spent working on the project portion of the Culminating Project. What does not count? You cannot count the time you spend finding a mentor, writing the Letter of Intent, preparing your portfolio, or writing the presentation outline. Hours cannot count for both a job and your Culminating Project. You cannot be paid for your Culminating Project hours. Where do I keep track of the time that I spend? You will track your hours on the Mentor Verification Form. Selecting a Project This is your opportunity to design a project that will fit your interests. We encourage you to choose something that you want to learn more about and has meaning to you. Explore your options! It is important that your 20 hours are interesting and motivating to you. Each student must complete a minimum of 20 hours on their project. Your project must fit into one of the three categories: Class Project Extension, Extended Career Shadow, or Independent Project. Each project option is detailed below. If you are struggling to come up with a project, please visit Mrs. Wellington in the Career Center. She can help you identify a project that fits your skills and interests. Class Project Extension - Student must identify a class project within a FOS class from their junior or senior that will be used for the extension - Teacher must be willing to serve as project mentor - Teacher and student will design extension activities, including explanation(s), diagram(s), written instructions, rubric(s), or equivalent to be used in completing the Culminating Project Class Project Extension examples: Arts & Communication English 12: Film Comparison Advanced Photography: Portrait Project Spanish 5/6: Debate Broadcast Journalism: Interview Shoot Business & Marketing Entrepreneurship: Business Plan Accounting: Handle End of Year Fiscal Period Work Computer Applications: HTML Webpage Design Engineering & Technology Advanced Drafting: House Model Project AP Statistics: Statistical Analysis Integrated Math 4: Crossing the River Health & Human Services Healthcare Professions: Volunteering Project Psychology: Behavior Modification Project Chef School: Cooking Demonstration 5 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Science & Natural Resources Marine Science: Research Project Anatomy & Physiology: Philanthropist Project Physics: Model a Projectile Project Extended Career Shadow - Student must select a career of interest from FOS - Student must contact a potential mentor to serve as shadow and project mentor - Student cannot use a family member as the mentor - Mentor and student will agree to how the 20 hours will be spent, including activities and scheduled meeting times Extended Career Shadow examples: Healthcare – nurse, doctor, pharmacist, medical assistant, physical therapy, fitness instructor / trainer, veterinarian. Business – marketing, administrative professional, car dealerships, company president, cosmetology. Engineering – engineer, designer, manufacturing. Human Services – nonprofit organizations, child care, nursing / assisted living homes, special needs services, schools, counselors, culinary arts. Independent Project - Student must select a project from FOS that is neither a Class Project Extension nor an Extended Career Shadow - Student must write an Independent Project proposal using the Letter of Intent and find a community mentor willing to monitor the Independent Project - Mr. Johnson must approve Independent Project proposal before student begins project - Mentor and student will design extension activities, including explanation(s), diagram(s), written instructions, rubric(s), or equivalent to be used in completing the Culminating Project - Student and mentor must fill out Letter of Intent and mentor must verify that the project meets or exceeds standard - Student cannot use a family member as the mentor Independent Project examples: Car restoration, art portfolio, photography portfolio, event planning, film-making, writing music, Psychology project. Topics Not Allowed Edmonds Woodway High School is committed to keeping you well and safe as you complete your Culminating Project. As such, we require that all projects keep students on the ground as well as financially unburdened. Students cannot do a project that takes them in the air or underwater. Nor can students select a project that requires expensive resources that they do not already have access to. Projects that cause harm to any other person, animal, or thing will also not be allowed. Projects involving risky activities must be approved by Mr. Johnson, Assistant Principal, your parents, and the Edmonds School District. Any questions about the project meeting school guidelines can be directed to Mr. Robert Johnson, Assistant Principal. 6 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 PROJECT MENTOR INFORMATION Selecting a Mentor What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who is an expert in their field, has knowledge and experience in your topic, and who can provide support and guidance through your 20-hour project. What can a mentor do for me? They can answer questions, provide guidance, provide encouragement and motivation, give information on how to access resources, help you develop relevant research topics and research questions, and just provide general support. How do I find a mentor? Ask people! People are your best resource. Ask friends, family, teachers, etc. if they know anybody in your topic area who would be willing to mentor you. Search in the community for someone working in the field. If you have been involved with an organization doing community service, they may be of help to you. Mrs. Wellington is a great source for community contacts – come by the Career Center and ask! How involved does the mentor need to be? You and your mentor will determine your mentor’s level of involvement. Your mentor needs to be aware of how you are spending your 20 hours, but they do not need to be with you for every moment of those hours, unless you are completing a job shadow. Your mentor will be responsible for verifying that you have completed the 20 hours by signing your Mentor Verification Form. Who can be a mentor? Any adult with experience in your topic area would make a great mentor. It is important that his person is available to meet when you are available. Who can NOT be a mentor? Parents and relatives cannot be mentors. No special circumstances can be made. Can I have more than one mentor? No – you will have only one designated mentor. If you plan on shadowing more than one person, you must still have one consistent mentor who verifies the completion of your 20 hours. Does my mentor have to live in the community? Because you will be meeting with your mentor, it is important that you have good transportation between you and your mentor. It is wise to choose a mentor who is located near you. 7 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Students – give this page to your project mentor Culminating Project Mentor Information 2013-14 – For Project Mentors We are so grateful that you have agreed to be a Mentor for an Edmonds Woodway High School senior. All seniors at EWHS are required to complete a Culminating Project in order to graduate. Your wisdom, expertise and guidance are invaluable contributions to the student, our school, and our community. Again, thank you for providing this valuable service. We know that you probably have some questions about your role and the student’s responsibility. We hope that the following information will be helpful to you. If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact: Jillian Wellington School-to-Work Coordinator 425-431-6122 or [email protected] What is a Culminating Project? All graduating seniors in the state of Washington are required to complete a Culminating Project that supports the student’s post- high school planning and exploration. At Edmonds Woodway High School, each student is required to complete a 20 hour project and deliver a 20-minute presentation about this experience. Who can be a Mentor? Any adult who has expertise in the student’s area of interest and is not related to the student can be a Mentor. A Mentor should have a background in the area of the student’s Culminating Project. What responsibilities does the Mentor have? A Mentor should be available to the student as needed to: answer questions, provide training and guidance, and evaluate the student’s progress. In addition, Mentors are asked to verify the completed 20 hours by signing the student-provided Mentor Evaluation Form. In some cases, an EWHS Culminating Project staff member will call the Mentor to verify a student’s completion of the 20 hours. What responsibilities does the student have? The student is responsible for working with the Mentor to design the scope of the 20 hours. The student is additionally responsible for behaving professionally by honoring the rules and regulations of the organization, and by honoring the schedule made to complete the hours. The student is responsible for communicating with the Mentor about the work being completed and/or about any problems or concerns. Finally, the student is responsible for providing the supervisor with the Mentor Evaluation Form to fill out. What if things are not working out as planned? If at any time you feel dissatisfied with the student’s progress or level of commitment, please call School-to-Work Coordinator, Jillian Wellington, at 425-431-6122. You are under no obligation to continue working with a student in the unlikely event that the student is not following through on commitments. Summary The Mentor serves as an expert in the field a student is exploring for Senior Project. It is the student's responsibility to initiate and maintain contact with the supervisor. Mentors may advise in the design of a project since they are experts in their fields and are resources for students. However, it is not the Mentor’s responsibility to do the project for the student. The Mentor helps guide the student's learning by asking thoughtful questions, making him/her aware of resources available and providing access to information. Mentors should be willing to make themselves available to their students on a regular basis. Mentors may teach students new skills or give information that would not necessarily be available through regular school activities. Mentors will be asked to verify that the student completed all 20 hours. 8 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Culminating Project Letter of Intent Student Name: ______________________________ Field of Study: ______________________ Type of Project to be completed: _____ Class Project Extension (CPE) _____ Extended Career Shadow (ECS) _____ Independent Project (requires special approval from Mr. Johnson) Course Name where project will be completed if CPE:_______________________________ Project Title: ________________________________ Adult Mentor name: __________________________ Adult Mentor title:_______________________ Adult Mentor phone number:____________________ Signature: _____________________________ Special Approval for Independent Projects (Mr. Johnson): _________________________________ Project Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Connections between this Project, my Field of Study / Area of Emphasis, and my Post High School Plan: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ I intend to complete my Culminating Project this year with the Mentor designated above. I understand that I will give my Culminating Project Presentation on April 25, 2014. _______________________________________________________ ____________________ Student Signature Date __________________________________________________________________ ________________________ Parent or Guardian Signature Date _________________________________________________________________ ________________________ English Teacher Signature* Date *If student is not enrolled in English, student will complete CP through Bridge 155 at Edmonds Community College. For more information, contact Mrs. Wellington in the Career Center 9 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 CP Time Log/ Mentor Verification Form Student: __________________________ Project Name: _____________________ Thank you for working with this student to extend their knowledge in this Field of Study. Their project should reflect 20 hours of work. If this is a Class Project Extension, the student should go beyond what is expected in class and individualize the project. Please review their extension and sign this form when they have met the 20 hours as well as the expectation outlined in their Letter of Intent. If the student chose to complete a career shadow or they designed an independent project, these types of projects should also reflect 20 hours of work or observation and should also reflect what was initially outlined in the student’s Letter of Intent. You may also want to give your student some feedback (optional) which will be included in their Culminating Project Notebook. Date Time Task Optional Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ____ Exceeds Standard ____ Meets Standard ____ Below Standard (Clear, organized & thorough completion of 20 hour Project) Mentor Signature: ______________________________ Date: ________________ Mentor Phone Number: ________________ Job Title: _________________________ 10 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 PORTFOLIO INFORMATION Portfolio Notebook Overview All students will present their portfolio in a secure notebook. You will present the contents of your portfolio on the presentation day, so it is important to bring your notebook with you. Students will not have their portfolio signed off as completed if it is not presented in a notebook. If you do not have access to a three-ring notebook or secure folder, please see Mrs. Wellington in the Career Center. Required Portfolio Items Portfolio Check Off List This checklist, found on page 12, must be completed with all items signed off by your English teacher, Mrs. Wellington, or Mr. Johnson. Four pieces of best work There should be evidence of each piece of best work in your notebook. You can have the original item, or if the item is too large, the grading sheet, an electronic copy, or a picture of the item. At least one piece of best work must be from your Field of Study / Area of Emphasis. Letter of Intent Place into your notebook it has been filled out and signed by you, your mentor, and a parent. You must present this to your English teacher before putting it in your notebook! Mentor Verification Form Include in your notebook after your 20 hours are completed and signed off by your mentor. Resume You may submit the resume you wrote in Personal Finance or another resume that you have used. High School and Beyond Plan All students will complete their High School and Beyond Plan with their counselor in the fall of their senior year. Students will keep a copy of the document that they include in their portfolio notebook and will discuss their plans during their presentation. Presentation Outline Using the sample outline on page 14, you must write an outline for your presentation and include it in your notebook. Required Notebook Organization Use the Portfolio Check Off Sheet to order the items as you organize the pieces of your notebook. Separate sections with dividers. Label everything, and label it well. This is very important for clarity! Remember, you will present this notebook to your presentation panel and be evaluated on it. Use well-planned, appropriate size, and neat lettering. Make notebook look professional. Free of errors, typos, etc. Don’t just spell check but proofread! Backup Files Please save all of your work for Culminating Project on a computer. Do not delete any of the files until you walk down the aisle at graduation. You never know when you will be required to reproduce an assignment. 11 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 EDMONDS-WOODWAY HIGH SCHOOL Portfolio Check Off Sheet 2011-2014 Student Name: ______________________________________________Graduation Year _______ Last First MI Field of Study:____________________________________ Step 2: List Best Works in area(s) provided below. Once all elements are complete, submit this check sheet to your English teacher for final sign-off. Step 3: Either your English teacher, Mrs. Wellington, or Mr. Johnson will initial the items once they’re complete. Schedule your Culminating Project Presentation with Mrs. Wellington in the Career Center Step 4: You MUST bring your completed Portfolio to the final presentation Step 1: Best Works and Culminating Project: Required Assignments to Include: 1._______________________________________________________________ Best Work Class/FOS Semester/YR initials 2._______________________________________________________________ Best Work Class/FOS Semester/YR initials 3._______________________________________________________________ Best Work Class/FOS Semester/YR initials 4._______________________________________________________________ Best Work Class/FOS Semester/YR initials 5._______________________________________________________________ Letter of Intent FOS initials Semester/YR/FOS initials Semester/YR/FOS initials Semester/YR/FOS initials Semester/YR/FOS initials 6. Mentor Verification Form / 20 Hour Time Log 7. Resume 8. High School and Beyond Plan 9. Culminating Project Presentation Outline Recommended (not required) Assignments to Include: Graduation Performance Tasks (GPTs) or equivalent: Digital Communication: Career Exploration Project English: Analysis Task Science: The Investigation Social Studies: Classroom Based Assessment Final Signoff: ________________________________________________ Date ________________ EWHS Staff Signature *The EWHS staff signature indicates that all portfolio materials are present and the student is authorized to schedule their oral presentation* 12 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 PRESENTATION INFORMATION Presentation Requirements Presentation outline Two visual aids Portfolio Presentation to panel on April 25, 2014. Presentation Outline Students are required to provide a robust outline that covers all required presentation information. We provide a detailed presentation outline on page 14 that covers all elements needed to receive a passing presentation grade. Students will be asked to re-do their outline if it does not meet standards. Students may deviate from the suggested outline in their presentation order; however, all content must be included to receive a passing grade. Students will not be able to sign up for their presentation until their outline meets standards. Visual Aids Visual aids should assist in the demonstration, explanation, and presentation of your project. All students must have a minimum of two (2) visual aids in their presentation, but you are welcome to have more! What counts as a visual aid: tools or materials that show, tell, or demonstrate the process or product documented by your project; displays: diagrams, drawings, illustrations, maps, pictures, brochures, etc.; images: pictures, writing, maps, diagrams, etc. Images embedded within the presentation count as additional visual aids; videos: segments of an event, clips of rehearsals or practice, final video, highlight video. Videos may not last longer than one minute during your presentation! Portfolio notebook: Your portfolio notebook counts as one visual aid. What does not count as a visual aid: Multiple pieces of best work: your portfolio, including all pieces of your best work, count as only one of the two required visual aids. PowerPoint: Many students present their information using a PowerPoint presentation. If you do a PowerPoint presentation, it is considered a note-taking resource, not a visual aid. Please keep in mind that technical difficulties can occur, so if you’re concerned about your project showing up on your presentation day, try opening it on a teacher’s computer ahead of time. Portfolio You are required to present your portfolio notebook to your panel as part of your presentation. To receive a passing grade, you must discuss your best works and pass them around to your panel. Remember to bring your portfolio notebook to your presentation! Panel Presentation You must have your portfolio notebook signed off to sign up for your presentation. Presentations will be held at Edmonds Woodway High School in classrooms across campus. You will have a minimum of one teacher on your panel, and possibly an additional teacher and/or community member. All equipment will be in the room for you when you arrive. Students are required to present for a minimum of 15 minutes and then your panel will have questions and answers for five minutes. You can find out from the School-to-Work Coordinator the next school day or later if you passed. If you do not pass the first time you will have an opportunity to re-present. Dress Requirements You are expected to dress professionally for the presentation. Wear something that you would wear to a job interview. Males: Slacks, button up shirt (no Polo shirts), tie optional, dress shoes. Tuck in your shirt! Comb your hair! Females: Skirt or slacks, button up shirt, nylons if wearing a skirt, dress shoes. NO: Revealing clothing, shorts, halter-tops, tank tops, t-shirts, midriff shirts, jeans, and hats. 13 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 CP Presentation Suggested/Sample Outline I. Introduction A. Attention Grabber 1. Ethos (emotion) –shocking facts/statistics/images 2. Logos (logic or reason) –appeal to rational thought 3. Pathos (pity or compassion) –appeal to the listeners’ compassion and have them empathize with the speaker *only choose one of the three attention grabber options* B. Credibility Statement 1. What qualifies you to speak and why should they listen? C. Preview of Main Points 1. Coursework in Field of Study 2. Culminating Project 3. Post-High School Plan *you do not need to say “Today I will tell you about...”* although you can if you choose D. Transition to Body of CP speech II. Body A. Field of Study (FoS) / Area of Emphasis 1. discuss your Field of Study / Area of Emphasis, including why you chose it and the classes you took in your FoS. To pass your presentation, you must demonstrate thorough understanding of your FoS. 2. discuss and show the assignments you completed in your FoS and related classes a. for each artifact included in your portfolio, you must address the following four questions: i. why did you pick this work and how does it demonstrate your best work? ii. how did this assignment/best work challenge you? iii. how will this help you in the future? iv. why are you proud of this work? 3. discuss, show, and/or demonstrate the concepts and skills you learned a. show visual aides if appropriate 4. discuss, show and/or demonstrate application of the skills in the FoS classes and other classes a. show visual aides if appropriate 5. transition into the Culminating Project *the FoS component of the speech should take approximately 5-6 minutes B. Culminating Project (CP) 1. discuss what you did for the project To pass your presentation, you must thoroughly explain your project. 2. discuss the connections between your FoS and your project To pass your presentation, you must make strong connections between your project and your FoS. 3. discuss, show, and/or demonstrate how you constructed the project a. show visual aides if appropriate 4. discuss, show, and/or demonstrate the concepts and skills you learned a. show visual aides if appropriate 5. discuss, show, demonstrate, and/or reenact part of the project a. show visual aides if appropriate 14 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 6. discuss, show, and/or demonstrate how the skills you acquired in your FoS classes taught you the skills necessary to be successful in your CP a. show visual aides if appropriate 7. transition into your post-high school plans *the Culminating Project component of the speech should take approximately 6-8 minutes C. Post-High School Plan (PHSP) 1. discuss your post-high school plans 2. discuss the connections between your FoS and your PHSP, including how your FoS classes and CP have prepared you for your PHSP To pass your presentation, you must make strong connections between your FoS and your PHSP. *the PHSP component of the speech should take approximately 2-4 minutes D. Transition into the conclusion of the speech III. Conclusion A. Summarize main points B. Tie conclusion back in to attention grabber (book end) C. Thank the panel for their attention and time D. Ask, “What questions do you have for me?” *answer questions honestly; if you do not know the answer, DO NOT try to “bluff” the panel* Part of your passing grade involves answering all panel questions well and thoroughly. To pass the presentation… Beyond thoroughly explaining all of the points addressed in the sample outline, students must incorporate at least two visual aids into the presentation. Visual Aids: -if you are using technology other than the laptop and video projector, please let Mrs. Wellington, School to Work Coordinator, know so she can make arrangements -make sure font size on visual aids is large enough to read from a distance -make sure font color on visual aids is easy to read from a distance (high contrast between font color and background color) -do not write long narratives on visual aids; only include bullets and then elaborate on the bullets in your speech Students must also have a strong delivery to pass the presentation. This includes appropriate posture and body language; volume, pace and tone; limited to no fillers “um” “you know”; professional, mature word choice; maintained eye contact Attire: -dress appropriately for the presentation (business attire/professional looking) -no jeans/denim -shirt/pants/skirt neatly pressed -shirt tucked in -clothes not revealing or suggestive *treat this as an interview; your appearance is their first impression* 15 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Culminating Project Presentation Scoring Rubric Student Name_______________________________________________ Date______________________________________________________ EWHS Evaluator__________________________________________ ________________________________________ Community Evaluator Dear Evaluators: Thank you for your gift of time in evaluating our Culminating Project Presentations. On the reverse side of this page is the scoring rubric that we are using to evaluate each presentation. Please circle the bullet(s) in each of the four categories (Delivery, Tech/Visuals, Connections to Field of Study and Post High School Plans, and Responses) that you feel best describes the presentation you are observing. At the end of the presentation, please arrive at a final number grade for each one of the four categories, and write that on the “score” line in the appropriate box. You do not have to numerically calculate the scores, but simply choose an overall score based on the bullets you have circled. Students must meet standard (achieve a score of 3 or above) in ALL areas in order to pass the presentation. Please do not give halfpoint scores. The numbers on the scoring scale indicate the following: 4 3 2 1 Exceeding Standard Meeting Standard, Proficient for Graduation Approaching Standard Far Below Standard In order to meet standard, the student’s presentation must also be a minimum of fifteen (15) minutes in length with five (5) minutes remaining for questions and answers. Please be sure to carefully note the start and finish time of the presentation you are observing. You will be asked on the reverse side of this page to indicate if the student met the 15 minute standard. At the end of the presentation, please feel free to add any comments here that you would like to share with the student: 16 Edmonds Woodway High School – Culminating Project Student Manual, 2013-14 Edmonds-Woodway High School Culminating Project Presentation Scoring Rubric Criteria 1 Delivery Score _____ Visuals/ Portfolio Score _____ Connections between Project, Field of Study, & Post High School Plans Score _____ Responses to the Panel Score _____ Posture, body language, and mannerisms are very distracting Volume, pace, tone, and pronunciation take away from audience interest and understanding Constant use of fillers (e.g. “um”, “like”, “uh”, “you know”) Inappropriate word choice Little or no eye contact with audience No (0) visuals included as part of the presentation Student did not present portfolio during presentation Student did not address reflective portfolio questions and did not share best works Student did not explain project Student demonstrates no understanding of Field of Study Student makes no connection between Culminating Project and FoS / Area of Emphasis Student makes no connection between Culminating Project and future educational plans or career goals Student did not engage panel in a question and answer period at the end of the presentation Student interaction with the panel was inappropriate Student is unable to answer questions from panel 2 Posture, body language, and mannerisms are somewhat distracting Volume, pace, tone, and pronunciation are inconsistent Moderate use of fillers (e.g. “um”, “like”, “uh”, “you know”) Word choice is appropriate for defined audience Limited eye contact Minimal use (1) of visuals in presentation Visuals are included, but they distract from the presentation Student referred to portfolio but did not incorporate it into presentation Student briefly mentions reflective portfolio questions and shares a few best works Student briefly explains project Student demonstrates limited understanding of Field of Study Student makes limited connection between Culminating Project and FoS / Area of Emphasis Student makes limited connection between Culminating Project and future educational plans or career goals Student minimally engaged panel in a question and answer period Student interaction with panel was mostly appropriate Student is able to answer some questions from panel 3 4 Posture, body language, and mannerisms enhance presentation Volume, pace, tone, and pronunciation contribute to audience interest and understanding Minimal use of fillers (e.g. “um”, “like”, “uh”, “you know”) Word choice is effective for defined audience Maintains eye contact with minimal reading Choice of visuals enhanced presentation Student uses two (2) visuals in presentation Student portfolio is used as a visual during the presentation Student sufficiently addresses reflective portfolio questions and shares most best works Student sufficiently explains project Student demonstrates sufficient understanding of Field of Study Student makes several connections between Culminating Project and FoS / Area of Emphasis Student makes several connections between Culminating Project and future educational plans or career goals Student satisfactorily engaged panel in question and answer period Student interaction with panel was appropriate and added to presentation Student is able to answer most questions from panel Posture and body language demonstrate confidence Volume, pace, tone, and pronunciation enhance audience interest and understanding Use of fillers is not noticeable (e.g. “um”, “like”, “uh”, “you know”) Word choice is effective and enhances audience interest Maintains eye contact with entire audience Use of visuals engages and informs the audience Student incorporates several types (3+) of visuals into presentation Student portfolio is an integral part of the presentation Student thoroughly addresses reflective portfolio questions and shares all best works Student thoroughly explains project Student demonstrates thorough understanding of Field of Study Student makes numerous connections between Culminating Project and FoS / Area of Emphasis Student makes numerous connections between Culminating Project and future educational plans or career goals Student question and answer period exceeded the requirement Student interaction with panel enhanced presentation Student is able to answer all questions from panel Students must receive a 3 or above in each of the Scoring Criteria to meet standard. Did the student meet or exceed standard in all of the areas above? Did the student present for a minimum of 15 minutes? Yes_____ Yes_____ No_____ No_____ 17
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