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20% Time Project Overview

Introduction:
Each trimester you will be challenged to use your 20% Time to work on a project you
feel passionate about. You may choose to solve a problem, improve something, or
make something.
There will be benchmarks you must reach along the way, but how you choose to
accomplish your goal is up to you (and your team). You will have to pay close attention
to the scope of the project in order to not bite off more than you can chew in the time
allotted; manage your resources as to not run out prematurely; and meet all deadlines to
ensure your project is completed on time.
There will also be individual and group check-ins and write-ups do periodically, be sure
to schedule in time to complete each one to the best of your ability.

Year Overview:
The first trimester will be your personal endeavor. This is your chance to learn how you
work, what you need to be successful, and accomplish something that is specific to your
life. This is the time to hone your work ethic, so others know what to expect in the next
two trimesters when you will get the chance to work on a team. Because you will only
have yourself and your personal resources to rely on, your projects must be very
specific and small in scale. Its best to start small and if there is time, add on to your
project once your initial mission is complete.
The second trimester is a community project and because of this you will be working on
a team. You can solve a problem or make something for your class, home, environment,
town, or world. Because of the number of people and resources you will have access to
this trimester, projects and ideas may be a bit larger in scale then the first trimester.
The third trimester is an open project and you can choose to work alone or on a team.
Because this is the third time going through the entire project, start-to-finish, its
expected that you will know what to prepare for and how to avoid pitfalls you may have
fallen victim to in the past. You will have ample freedom in terms of your project, but
check-ins, write-ups, and deadlines still apply. Be sure to account for the time and
materials you will need to complete your project.

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1st Trimester Personal Project

Due EOD = Due End Of Day

11 weeks 1 hr/week of class time

Week 1: Design Your Project

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Brainstorm ideas
Plan out what you can accomplish by the end of the trimester
Research what has been done in the past
Design your idea: whats it for? How are you going to use it? Why are you making
it? Whats it made out of? What will you need to complete your project?
Due EOD: Rough draft timeline project using the 1st Tri - 20% Timeline

Week 2: Project Proposal and Peer Conference

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Plan project down to the day; be as specific as possible

List all materials, people, money and plan to earn money
Present project proposal
o During class ask two different people, collect feedback and reevaluate and
edit your plan as necessary
o Due EOD: Final draft project proposal using the 1st Tri 20% Project
Proposal and final draft of timeline.

Week 3: Start Project and Exit Card

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Start project
Use your timeline to ensure youre off to a running start
Due EOD: Exit card How did the first day go? Will you be able to accomplish
your goal? How can I (your teacher) help you achieve your goal by the end of the
trimester?

Week 4 5: Work
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Work
Informal check-ins

Week 6: Work and Formal Progress Check

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Work
Progress check: present what youve done and what you have left to do.
Due EOD: Write-up How as the project been going so far? Whats worked well?
What hasnt worked? Have you stuck to your original plan? Why or why not?
What is your plan to complete your project by the end of the trimester?

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Week 7 9: Work
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Work
Informal check-ins

Week 10: Finishing Touches and Prepare for Presentations

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Finishing touches
Prepare for presentations next week
Due EOD: Write-up what will you do the same next trimester? What will you do
differently? Overall, how do you think you did on your first project? What would
you recommend I (your teacher) do differently next trimester to better support you
and the class?

Week 11: Presentations

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Project presentations

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1st Trimester 20% Timeline

Week To Do:
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10

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Materials:

Other:

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1st Tri 20% Project Proposal

Directions:))
This form may be completed electronically, handwritten, or in another medium of choice,
including but not limited to, movie, song, interview, storyboard, essay, report, or
pamphlet. You must include all of the listed items in your proposal.
This page must be submitted with your project proposal.

Project)Proposal)Items:))
1. Name of Project
2. Project Summary
a. One or two sentences explaining your project.
3. Project Description
a. Longer more detailed summary of why are you making or doing this
project, reasons for selecting this topic, and who will benefit from your
project other than yourself.
4. Knowledge of Topic
a. What were the most important findings from your research? How did your
research affect your plan moving forward?
5. Materials List
a. What will you need in order to be successful? Parents? Money? Time
outside of school? Materials? Community involvement/participation?
b. How do you plan on collecting/earning/ensuring the materials needed?
c. Be specific in quantities and amounts.
6. Other
a. This area is left open, for anything that is specific to your project.

Project)Proposal)Rubric:)(to)be)completed)by)the)teacher))
Comments
Timeline
Summary
Description
Knowledge
Materials
Other

Score (1 5)

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2nd Trimester Community Project

Due EOD = Due End Of Day

13 weeks 1 hr/week of class time

Week 1: Design Project

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Brainstorm ideas
Plan out what your team can accomplish by the end of the trimester
Research what has been done in the past
Design your teams idea: whats it for? Who is it for? Why are you doing/making
it? Whats it made out of? What will you need to complete your project?
Due EOD: Rough draft plan of project using the 2nd Tri - 20% Timeline

Week 2: Project Proposal and Peer Conference

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Plan project down to the day; be as specific as possible

List all materials, people, money and plan to earn money
Present project proposal
o During class ask two other teams, collect feedback and reevaluate and
edit plan as necessary
o Due EOD: Final draft project proposal using the 2nd Tri 20% Project
Proposal and final draft of timeline.

Week 3: Start Project and Exit Card

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Start project
Use your timeline to ensure youre off to a running start
Due EOD: Individual exit card How did the first day go? Will your team be able
to accomplish its goal? How can I (your teacher) help you achieve your goal by
the end of the trimester?

Week 4 6: Work
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Work
Informal check-ins

Week 7: Work and Formal Progress Check

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Work
Progress check: present what your team has done and what you have left to do.
Due EOD: Individual write-up How as the project been going so far? Whats
worked well? What hasnt worked? Have you stuck to your original plan? Why or
why not? What is your plan to complete your project by the end of the trimester?

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Week 8 11: Work

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Informal check-ins

Week 12: Finishing Touches and Prepare for Presentations

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Finishing touches
Prepare for presentations next week
Due EOD: Individual write-up what will you do the same next trimester? What
will you do differently? Overall, how do you think your team did on this project?
Did you like having open-ended projects like this? Why or why not? What would
you recommend I (your teacher) do differently next trimester to better support you
and the class?

Week 13: Presentations

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Project presentations

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2nd Trimester 20% Timeline

Week To Do:
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Materials:

Other:

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2nd Tri 20% Project Proposal

Directions:))
This form may be completed electronically, handwritten, or in another medium of choice,
including but not limited to, movie, song, interview, storyboard, essay, report, or
pamphlet. You must include all of the listed items in your teams proposal.
This page must be submitted with your project proposal.

Project)Proposal)Items:))
1. Name of Project
2. Project Summary
a. One or two sentences explaining the project.
3. Project Description
a. Longer more detailed summary of why are your team is making or doing
this project, reasons for selecting this topic, and who will benefit from your
project.
4. Knowledge of Topic
a. What were the most important findings from your research? How did your
research affect your plan moving forward?
5. Materials List
a. What will you need in order to be successful? Parents? Money? Time
outside of school? Materials? Community involvement/participation?
b. How do you plan on collecting/earning/ensuring the materials needed?
c. Be specific in quantities and amounts.
6. Other
a. This area is left open, for anything that is specific to your project.

Project)Proposal)Rubric:)(to)be)completed)by)the)teacher))
Comments
Timeline
Summary
Description
Knowledge
Materials
Other

Score (1 5)

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3rd Trimester Open Project

Due EOD = Due End Of Day

12 weeks 1 hr/week of class time

Week 1: Design Project

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Brainstorm ideas
Plan out what you and your team can accomplish by the end of the trimester
Research what has been done in the past
Design your teams idea: whats it for? Who is it for? Why are you doing/making
it? Whats it made out of? What will you need to complete your project?
Due EOD: Rough draft plan of project using the 3rd Tri - 20% Timeline

Week 2: Project Proposal and Peer Conference

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Plan project down to the day; be as specific as possible

List all materials, people, money and plan to earn money
Present project proposal
o During class ask two other individuals/teams, collect feedback and
reevaluate and edit plan as necessary
o Due EOD: Final draft project proposal using the 3rd Tri 20% Project
Proposal and final draft of timeline.

Week 3: Start Project and Exit Card

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Start project
Use your timeline to ensure youre off to a running start
Due EOD: Individual exit card How did the first day go? Will you (or your team)
be able to accomplish your (its) goal? How can I (your teacher) help you achieve
your goal by the end of the trimester?

Week 4 6: Work
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Work
Informal check-ins

Week 7: Work and Formal Progress Check

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Work
Progress check: present what your team has done and what you have left to do.
Due EOD: Individual write-up How as the project been going so far? Whats
worked well? What hasnt worked? Have you stuck to your original plan? Why or
why not? What is your plan to complete your project by the end of the trimester?

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Week 8 10: Work

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Work
Informal check-ins

Week 11: Finishing Touches and Prepare for Presentations

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Finishing touches
Prepare for presentations next week
Due EOD: Individual write-up how do you feel youve used your 20% Time this
year? Was there something you wanted to do but couldnt? If so, what was it?
Did you like having open-ended projects like this? Why or why not? What would
you recommend to the students next year who will do 20% Time projects? What
would you recommend I (your teacher) do differently next year?

Week 12: Presentations

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Project presentations

Name%_____________________%

3rd Trimester 20% Timeline

Week To Do:
1

10

11

12

Materials:

Other

Name%_____________________%

3rd Tri 20% Project Proposal

Directions:))
This form may be completed electronically, handwritten, or in another medium of choice,
including but not limited to, movie, song, interview, storyboard, essay, report, or
pamphlet. You must include all of the listed items in you or your teams proposal.
This page must be submitted with your project proposal.

Project)Proposal)Items:))
1. Name of Project
2. Project Summary
a. One or two sentences explaining the project.
3. Project Description
a. Longer more detailed summary of why are you or your team is making or
doing this project, reasons for selecting this topic, and who will benefit
from your project.
4. Knowledge of Topic
a. What were the most important findings from your research? How did your
research affect your plan moving forward?
5. Materials List
a. What will you need in order to be successful? Parents? Money? Time
outside of school? Materials? Community involvement/participation?
b. How do you plan on collecting/earning/ensuring the materials needed?
c. Be specific in quantities and amounts.
6. Other
a. This area is left open, for anything that is specific to your project.

Project)Proposal)Rubric:)(to)be)completed)by)the)teacher))
Comments
Timeline
Summary
Description
Knowledge
Materials
Other

Score (1 5)