The Passion Project
Take control of your learning.
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
Find Your Passion
"...research clearly shows that when you find someone who has discovered their passion and has been given the freedom and encouragement to fully pursue it, they will feel a strong measure of self-respect, confidence, and determination to succeed."
Thrively.com
Mission Impossible/Passion Project
Yeah, but it's probably graded.
Only you can determine if your project is worth anything. I am only going to give you points for following the steps.
Give me the Rules Again
Rule #1 Get Approved
Your project must be approved by me. See Where do I Begin? steps below.
Rule #2 Research
Your project must be researched using multiple sources. If you can find the answer with one hit on Google, then it's not really research. You will cite all sources in an annotated bibliography. Don't worry, I'll show you how.
Rule #3 Present
You must present and share. If you make a book trailer, you will show your trailer. If you make a book, you will read your book. If you tear apart a machine, you will share what you discovered.
How do I begin?
Creativity requires TIME
First: Brainstorm
Think about what you want to explore. What have you always wondered about? Where have you dreamed of seeing one day? What would you like to get better at?
Second: Research and Cite
Dig into credible online and print resources to learn all you can about your passion. Cite everything you read in Noodletools to make an annotated bibliography. Keep track of your progress each day to stay on track.
Third: Create & Share
Think about how you want to share your passion. How will you make the world AWESOME? Will it be with a web site, a video, blog, play...? Or perhaps through a song, poem, art work, dance, photo...? Whatever you choose, make it yours and be proud of your genius.
Obvious to you. Amazing to others. - by Derek Sivers
What have you learned about yourself?
Think about where you started and where you ended. How'd you do? What lessons did you learn along the way? You will reflect and assess your journey.
Be inspired. Inspire others. Find your passion. Release your Genius. Make your IMPACT.
This page was inspired by Mrs. Wilson's Genius page.