Spedding tips about project work (end week 1 of 3):
= Divide your research into three areas (same as the three lines of inquiry):
The Explorer,
focusing on the explorer him/herself: their childhood, family life, early interests/talents, school, inspirations
The Exporing,
focusing on what the explorer actually did.
How the exploration changed the world,
whether large or small.
= Look for ways to subdivide these areas, as:
The Explorer
Childhood
Family Life
Early Interest
School
This may be different for each project.
= Consider including a timeline of the explorer’s life. A timeline is a great way to summarize a lot of information in a very organized way. While I haven’t looked, there are probably timeline programs or templates on-line.
= ADVANCED: Many explorers kept journal. Look for them. Include quotes in your project.
= Look for photos and video. Complete a thorough review of on-line video. A picture tells a thousand words. Look for ways of including media in your project.
= As you’re doing your research, think ahead to your presentation slides. Ask yourself, how can I condense this information into general bullet points? Would a set of detailed notes be helpful? Remember, the presentation will be assessed this time. This is your 4th PYP project, so use your previous experience to guide you now!
= Set personal goals: small daily goals, and larger weekly goals. Be strict about keeping to them. Sticking to your goals makes the whole process easier.
= Send questions as they come up. Don’t wait for your presentation to say that you couldn’t find something.
= A BIG tip. Have a piece of paper for ongoing notes, to include things like Questions, or Things To Do, or Goals. This is a very important strategy for staying organized.
