2. Two Projects
Citizenship Project
Due: Friday, April 13, 2012
3-5 Minute Presentation about your citizenship journey
Created and presented at the last class – Reflection
Ceremony
Capstone Project
Due: Friday, December 13, 2012, by 2pm
3 Format Choices: Digital Storytelling, Written
Paper, ePortfolio
3. Citizenship Journey Project
Content
Reflection on service
Application of values
Describes how Service & Information Gathering contributed
to understanding of citizenship
Illustrates how passions, values & skills are related to service
choices
Considers the key elements needed to keep in action
4. A Map of Your Exploration
Structure
You will get a chance to reflect and create a puzzle that
shows the pieces of your citizenship journey since joining EL
The project will be done at the December 2 meeting and all
supplies will be provided
3-5 minute presentation to your family group
Grading
Completion of the project
Depth and genuineness of reflection Pieces of
Content questions answered My
Journey
5. Citizenship Journey Project
Preparation – Discussion Board Questions Due 4/13/2012
What does service mean to you in general--- how has your view
of service changed from the beginning of the class till now?
Which values were significantly demonstrated (or the lack there
of) during your service planning and experience?
How, if any, have you and your concept of citizenship changed
due to your service and information gathering experiences?
If you were to be more involved in service (any kind of service
that you chose), what are 3 questions you would need to ask
yourself before getting involved? Think about the
values, passions and skills you investigated during the retreat as
you answer this question.
*Print out your responses for the April 13 project
6. Capstone Project
What is a Capstone?
cap· stone n.
1. The top stone of a structure or wall.
2. The crowning achievement or final stroke;
the culmination or acme.
Capstone of the
Washington
Monument
7. Capstone Project
3 Options
Digital Storytelling
Video/slide reflection 3-5
minutes with narration
Written Paper
3-5 pages
ePortfolio
Web-based reflection that
incorporates various learning artifacts
8. Capstone Project
Content Requirements
Learning About Self from EL program
Learning About Leadership from EL Elements
7 C’s (personal description with examples)
Learning About Collective Action & Shared Responsibility
(working with others for change and citizenship)
Grading
Structure (objectives varies for medium)
Content
9. Capstone Project
Resources
Digital Storytelling
VoiceThread
iMovie
Power Point w/Narration
Written Paper
Samples on Bb
LSC Writing Lab
ePortfolio
Google Sites
10. Final Projects
A draft of your project is due Monday, April 9(50 points).
Must be reviewed by the Learning Support Center. Don’t
wait to the last minute to talk with the LSC, make an
appointment!!
We are looking forward to seeing what you learned!
Don’t wait until the last minute to ask for assistance with
technical or other assignment related questions.
