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PPT critiques and last day of POL Prep

12/11/2019

Review POL Schedules

Any issues?

POL Presentation Peer Critique

We'll run through these in small groups so you get feedback on your ideas and presentations

Refine!

Conference with Ashley

POL PPT Day 2 and Model POL run-through

12/10/2019

Upload your TPS report to this folder: Senior 2020 POL folder. The document should be saved as your name (johndoe).

Announcements

Clarification about the exhibition box on TPS reports....Can be anything! Not just the all-senior exhibition
Reminder-- Be of Service Reflection due TOMORROW!

Model POLs: Susan and Jem

Work Time

Create your powerpoint!
Rough draft is due tomorrow for peer critique

Powerpoints that don't suck

12/9/2019

CLASS BIZ

Get a library card by January 7th (upon return from winter break)
TPS Report due beginning of class TODAY. This TPS Report should be uploaded to the Senior 2020 POL folder. The document should be saved as your name (johndoe).
Tomorrow's model panelists are Susan (morning pod) and Jem (afternoon pod). I need volunteer panelists for the afternoon class.
Remember: Professional dress for your POL
FINAL PUSH-- deadlines reminder
Triple check the POL schedule to make sure you know your presentation AND panel times.
Draft of POL Powerpoint is due beginning of class on Wednesday for peer critique.
Did you refine your philosophy cover letter? Please RE-SHARE it with me AND make sure you self-assessed on the rubric-- explaining in each category what you improved and what grade you now deserve.

How to Make a PowerPoint that Doesn't Suck

Split into groups of 4 . Choose a facilitator!
Complete the handout I give you (also linked above). Follow the directions, please! Don't skimp on this- it is actually really helpful in framing your thinking for the task ahead of you.
Power point Examples are at this link!
Final step here is brainstorming slides images/designs for you particular presentation

Presentation Work Time

Outline what you're going to say for each step of the presentation
Create your slides

HOMEWORK:
Presentation outline complete, 1/2 of slides are drafted.

Wrap up research and TPS report

12/6/2019

STARTER: Opening Conversation (15 minutes)
Share where you are with members of a group of 4-5, have a quick discussion about each person’s ideas. (This should take about 15 minutes or so)

What ideas do you have for your research question and project?
How confident are you about both of those pieces?
- Project idea
- Research question
Where do you need feedback from Ashley and peers?

Let's look at a couple example thesis research questions

TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THE SEXUALIZATION OF YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN IN WESTERN CULTURE PERPETUATE SEXUAL VIOLENCE?
HOW HAS MINERAL EXTRACTION ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU AFFECTED THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES WHO LIVE THERE?
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR THEORIES OF HAPPINESS AND WHICH THEORY LEADS TO A MORE FULFILLING LIFE?
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL FUTURE ROLES OF BLOCKCHAIN-BASED CRYPTOCURRENCIES IN THE ECONOMY?

Critique Protocol (25 minutes)

3 minutes: Write your research question and project idea on a piece of 8.5 x 11 paper. Hang it on the wall, or put it on your desk.
20 minutes: Go around with post it notes. You need to comment on at least 5 other projects, but if you have time, do more than 5. Use the whole 20 minutes that’s given. Post its can…
1. Ask questions
2. Share critical feedback
3. Suggest revisions/changes
4. Call out strengths
2-3 minutes: Grab your project paper and feedback. Sit down. On back of paper, jot down some thoughts based on the feedback you received-- where do you think you need to go with your research question and your project idea? What research do you need to do?

Work Time!

Senior Project TPS Report (DUE Monday, beginning of class)
If you’re solid with your ideas, start work on your presentation and slides
If you’re not solid, you could…
1. Sign up for a conference with Ashley
2. Get together with a group of other students and brainstorm/bounce ideas
3. Talk to other students about what they’re doing, and see if that sparks ideas
4. Talk to other teachers about cool projects they’ve seen before

HW: Complete TPS.
Due: Start of Class, Monday
* This TPS Report should be uploaded to the Senior 2020 POL folder. The document should be saved as your name (johndoe).

Inspiration and Mini-Project Idea Critiques

12/5/2019

STARTER
Inspiration! Action Project Inspiration from class of 2018
Pick 2-3 of the following model projects listed below then answer the questions further down. Ideally the projects you choose should be most related to the type of action project you’re considering or at least just sounds interesting. On the linked website above, find the student’s name, read about the student’s project description and the title of their thesis paper (read the abstract if you want/have time). Watch any videos that may be there.

Economics: Ben Malone
Community Event/Experience: Lily Bisantz-Grace-Maya B.
Writing: Kaitlin Dunn
Buildy (Skate ramp) Lilah Gutt
Film: Will Klumpenhower
Art: Claire Leffler
Poetry: Quinn Luthy
Fashion Design and Branding: E. Rivera
Economic Internship: Izzy Simpson

STARTER: Answer these questions:

How closely linked is the thesis paper to the action project?
What stands out about this project that makes it a model project?
What questions do you have about the projects-- think about the process the students had to go through, not just the actual final product.

AGENDA
Opening Conversation (15 minutes)
Share where you are with members of your group, have a quick discussion about each person’s ideas. (This should take about 15 minutes or so)

What ideas do you have?
How confident are you about your…
- Project idea
- Research question
Where do you need feedback from Ashley and peers?
Share out some cool ideas from your group with the class- call someone out for their awesome research question or project idea

Let's look at a couple example thesis research questions

TO WHAT EXTENT DOES THE SEXUALIZATION OF YOUNG GIRLS AND WOMEN IN WESTERN CULTURE PERPETUATE SEXUAL VIOLENCE?
HOW HAS MINERAL EXTRACTION ON THE COLORADO PLATEAU AFFECTED THE NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES WHO LIVE THERE?
WHAT ARE THE MAJOR THEORIES OF HAPPINESS AND WHICH THEORY LEADS TO A MORE FULFILLING LIFE?
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL FUTURE ROLES OF BLOCKCHAIN-BASED CRYPTOCURRENCIES IN THE ECONOMY?

Critique Protocol (25 minutes)

3 minutes: Write your research question and project idea on a piece of 8.5 x 11 paper. Hang it on the wall, or put it on your desk.
20 minutes: Go around with post it notes. You need to comment on at least 5 other projects, but if you have time, do more than 5. Use the whole 20 minutes that’s given. Post its can…
1. Ask questions
2. Share critical feedback
3. Suggest revisions/changes
4. Call out strengths
2-3 minutes: Grab your project paper and feedback. Sit down. On back of paper, jot down some thoughts based on the feedback you received-- where do you think you need to go with your research question and your project idea? What research do you need to do?

Work Time!

Senior Project TPS Report (DUE Monday, beginning of class)
If you’re solid with your ideas, start work on your presentation and slides
If you’re not solid, you could…
1. Sign up for a conference with Ashley
2. Get together with a group of other students and brainstorm/bounce ideas
3. Talk to other students about what they’re doing, and see if that sparks ideas
4. Talk to other teachers about cool projects they’ve seen before

POL Prep Day 2: Research!

12/4/2019

Starter: Office Space quiz (yep, I wasn't kidding about the homework ;)

POL CALENDAR

Let's review the deadlines!
What questions do you have about POL expectations?
Volunteer to run POL in front of whole grade as an example next Tuesday??
A note on community connection ideas: Think big! Doing animal rights? Contact the head of PITA! Don't be daunted by people's fancy roles or titles!

Work Time Goal-Setting
Take a moment to set some personal goals for your work time today. Based on your research needs, and your own life schedule, what do you need to accomplish in class today?

Research notes (how many sources?)
TPS report
Brainstorming action project ideas with a friend
Preparing for your portfolio conference with Ashley?

POL prep work time + Portfolio Conferences

HW: Complete research for at least 2 sources on the TPS.

RETURN from THANKSGIVING: POL Prep Day 1

12/3/2019

STARTER
1. What is an experience from your break that stands out or a moment you could highlight?

2. What is one thing you are grateful for about Animas and senior year? (this stuff is contagious folks! Let's help each other combat senioritis and be more present and thus get the most out of our experiences).

Final Push, 1st semester (deadlines and requirements for each assignment)
We'll review this document together and I'll answer any questions y'all have.

POL Prep and Frameworks
All documents related to your POL will be linked on the SENIOR PROJECT page of my DP, in the "Semester 1- What the heck am I doing, anyway?" section.

POL Overview and Schedule: This document outlines what you need to include in your presentation, the critique process, what you need to do to pass, and other requirements. Review the requirements, frameworks, and sign up for ONE presentation time spot, and TWO paneling time spots. You may not panel on the day you present, and your paneling must be done on two different days. No more that 7 people per paneling time. AND only sign up for slots in MY classroom.
POL Prep Calendar: This gives you an overview of our preparation process for the next few weeks. Check here if you want to know what we're doing in class, and what your daily goals are.
TPS Report: This is what you'll need to fill out and complete by Monday, 12/9

Where we at? Senior Project check-ins
Grab 3 sticky notes and....

Write your name on a sticky note and place it under the column on the wall that corresponds with where you feel like you are in the process thus far
Write your NAME and your research TOPIC or QUESTION on another sticky note and place that under "Senior Thesis".
Write your NAME and your action project idea on a 3rd sticky note and place that under "Action Project".

Start your TPS Report!
Goal for today: Complete research on one new source

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