The aims of MYP projects are to encourage and enable students to:
- Participate in a sustained, self-directed inquiry within a global context
- Generate creative new insights and develop deeper understandings through in-depth investigation
- Demonstrate the skills, attitudes and knowledge required to complete a project over an extended period of time
- Communicate effectively in a variety of situations
- Demonstrate responsible action through, or as a result of, learning
- Appreciate the process of learning and take pride in their accomplishments
Six teenagers changing the world
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/oct/18/teenagers-changing-world-malala-yousafzai
Teenager delivers light to Puerto Rico
http://money.cnn.com/2018/02/01/news/economy/puerto-rico-teen-solar-lamps-power/index.html
Students must address all strands of all four objectives in the MYP community project.
Investigating |
Planning |
Taking Action |
Reflection |
Define a clear and highly challenging goal to address a need within a community, based on personal interest |
Develop a detailed, appropriate and thoughtful proposal for action to serve the need in the community |
Demonstrate excellent service as action as a result of the project |
Present an excellent evaluation of the quality of the service as action against the proposal |
Identify prior learning and subject-specific knowledge that is consistently highly relevant to the project |
Present a detailed and accurate plan and record of the development process of the project |
Demonstrate excellent thinking skills |
Present excellent reflections on how completing the project has extended their knowledge and understanding of service learning |
Demonstrate excellent research skills |
Demonstrate excellent self-management skills |
Demonstrate excellent communication and social skills |
Present detailed and accurate reflections on their development of ATL skills |
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Frequently Asked Questions
In this section you will find commonly asked questions related to the community project. If you have a question that you would like to add to the forum, please submit it through the comment section below.
How long does the presentation have to be?
10-14 minutes
when are we presenting our community project?
In March.
How many studentS can be in each group?
3 students
What needs to be submiTted by the end of the project?
- a completed academic honesty form for each student
- the proposal for action
- process journal extracts (10-15)
- any supporting visual aids used during the presentation (ppt, posters, product, etc.)
- bibliography/sources
- the proposal for action
- process journal extracts (10-15)
- any supporting visual aids used during the presentation (ppt, posters, product, etc.)
- bibliography/sources
Does each student need to have their own academic honesty form?
Yes.
How many times do i need to meet with my advisor?
At least five times.
ATL SKILLS
As you progress through the Community Project, you need to reflect on the development of your ATL skills.
Please review the ATL skills in the table below and in the document to the right. |
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COMMUNICATION |
SOCIAL |
SELF MANAGEMENT |
RESEARCH |
THINKING |
Verbal: respectfully give and receive feedback |
Collaboration: respect, help and work with others |
Organisation: meet deadlines and goals |
Information Literacy: access and organise |
Critical Thinking: questions, problems, bias |
Written: use different strategies organised logically |
Culture: be empathetic and respectful of cultures |
Affective: cope with stress and think positively |
Media Literacy: evaluate and cite |
Creative Thinking: plan, solutions, ideas |
Presentation: clearly and effectively |
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Reflection: how to improve and progress |
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Transfer: apply knowledge and skills |