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- 1. Since we areall different… …have had different experiences… …have different interests… …have different dreams… …some prompts will generate more ideas than others. Nonetheless, you need to come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 2. When you havethe time to do whatever you want, what do you LOVE to do? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 3. What are thethings you already know A LOT about? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 4. We all havetalents. What do you consider yourself good at? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 5. What activities areyou already involved in? What hobbies do you already have? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 6. Where have youtraveled to? Which places were the most fun or interesting to visit? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 7. What makes younervous or worried? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 8. Who do youadmire (past or present)? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 9. What sport, hobby,or other activity do you wish you were better at? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 10. What is somethingyou haven’t tried but really want to? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 11. If you couldtravel to and/or explore any place (in the world, in space, etc.) what would it be? Come up with at least ONE idea per page.
- 12. Look over yourlist of brainstormed ideas and ask yourself the following questions: Are there any other ideas you want to add? Are there any ideas you want to get rid of? Are there any ideas that are similar and can be grouped together?
- 13. Now, looking overyour edited list of brainstormed ideas, determine the top THREE topics you would be MOST interested in exploring. About these three topics, ask yourself: What do I want to learn about this topic? What do I want to be able to do with the information I find about this topic? What do I want to create with the information I find about this topic?
- 14. Using your answersto the questions on the previous slide, you will create a Guiding Question. The purpose of a Guiding Question is to provide a focus for understanding a topic. A Guiding Question should contain few words, but demand a lot for the answer.
- 15. For instance, someonewho is interested in dogs might consider the following Guiding Questions: How do I train my German Shepherd to do tricks? Why do some breeds of dogs get hip dysplasia? How do dogs perceive the world differently than humans? Notice how the questions are asking about a specific topic (training; hip dysplasia; dogs’ perception) so that the person is not researching everything there is to know about dogs.
- 16. Even though aGuiding Question is used to narrow down a broad topic (“dogs” to “training German Shepherds”), the danger is in making the Guiding Question too specific. For example: How do I make my dog sit? How many breeds of dogs are there? Do dogs see in black and white? Notice how these Guiding Questions can be answered in one or two sentences. A Guiding Question that is too specific is too quickly answered. That means, there will not be enough information to create an interesting and purposeful final project.
- 17. Final hints inwriting a Guiding Question: Try to begin your question with the words: “How do…” or “Why do…” or “What do…” Make sure your question has an area of focus and is not asking you to find out everything about a topic. (ie – “cars” versus “NASCAR engines”) Make sure your question is not too focused and asks for only one thing. (ie – “How do I make my dog sit?” versus “How do I make my dog do tricks?”)