space.template.Planning+your+Project

Sub-Questions: //(What other questions will you have to investigate to help you understand the essential questions?)//
= Pitching your Project =

1. What is your idea for your project?

2. How will this idea help you to accomplish your project goals?

3. What is your hook?

4. What are 3 reasons that this is a great idea?

5. What will you tell your listeners so they will remember your great idea?

= Planning Your Project =

Phase 1: Defining Your Task
//Describe what you need to do in this project. Focus on both **CONTENT** and **FORM** (ie. the ideas and how you will present the ideas).// //You'll want to pay close attention to the 'Skills and Understandings' you will need to demonstrate by the end of the project.// //Here you can begin brainstorming different ways to complete 'The Project Challenge'//

Phase 2: Seeking Information
//What kinds of information will you need so you can complete this project?// //What kinds of resources can you use to find this information?//

Phase 3: Locating Information
//Where are you going to find this information?// //Here you want to begin building a specific list of your sources. Whenever you find a new resource add it to this list.// //If you are going to use websites please add them to our Diigo Bookmarks.//

Phase 4: Gathering Useful Information
//This is the place to collect all your notes and ideas for this project. If you are working with partners each person will add their notes to this section.// //After each entry, please remember to include your source of information in parentheses.. For example: (www.findingpeace.org) or (The Kid's Guide to Solving Conflicts by G.Ideeus)//

Phase 5: Synthesis
//Describe how you are going to __demonstrate__ your new understandings.// //Describe what you will produce to __promote__ an understanding of conflict and peace.//

Phase 6: Evaluation
//How will you know when you have successfully completed this project?// //What rubric will you want me to use to assess if you have successfully demonstrated the Skills and Understandings of this project?//