POINT GREY SECONDARY SCHOOL st ə yw ə te:n 5350 East Boulevard, Vancouver, BC, V6M 3V2 ■ Tel. (604) 713 - 8220 ■ Fax (604) 713 -8218 Capstone Project & Presentation 2019-2020 Semester One Capstone Project and Presentation due: Wed, January 29 th , 2020 Semester Two Capstone Project and Presentation due: Spring 2020 (TBD) What is a Capstone Project? The BC Ministry of Education recently revamped the curriculum in all areas of study and for all grade levels. The purpose of the capstone project (also known as a culminating project or experience) is to give senior students an opportunity to showcase their passions, interests and/or abilities as a demonstration of what they have learned throughout their education and experiences both in and out-of-school. Students will be responsible for: proposing, designing, developing and assembling a capstone project. The capstone project will culminate in a small group presentation that will include: your CLC teacher, a small group of your fellow students who will also be presenting their capstone projects, invited mentors, and community members. What could/should my Capstone Project be about? Your capstone project could (we prefer could over should), be an exploration that reflects your deepest interests, big questions, abilities, and/ or something you think the world needs. It could be related to service, learning, volunteerism, employment, fieldwork, entrepreneurship, etc... Your capstone could be a deeper look into what steps your future self needs to take in order to reach your career and life goals. This could also include how you hope your future self will positively impact the community/ world. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide what would best represent what you are most connected to and spend the most time thinking about or experiencing. Components of the Capstone Project While the final project and presentation are integral elements of the capstone project, the process leading up to your final project are equally important and will be assessed as part your final capstone project.
Components of the Capstone Project (continued) Capstone Proposal A statement that outlines what your purpose and intentions for this project. It should include your topic, a timeline for completion, proposed format for your final presentation (eg: song, dance, Due Date: presentation board, video, written work, something constructed). Sem 1 and 2 - Nov. 1, 2019 (maximum 250 words) Capstone Research Your research should include questions that you want to explore in your topic of choice. Please include a list of resources that you have Due Date: used. (Note: this includes, books, articles, web sites, interviews, Sem 1 - Ongoing until Jan. community agencies, organizations, etc...) 29, 2020 Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD) Capstone Mentor Review This is your project so you can choose your own mentors who can help guide you through this process. Mentors can be teachers, Due Date: community members, family, etc...). You are expected to have your Sem 1 - Dec. 9, 2019 mentor review your work before you complete the final product. The Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD) feedback given by your mentor will be documented through a brief written reflection (maximum 250 words) or a group check-in with your CLC teacher. Capstone Mid-Project Peer Your peers are an excellent asset to your project as they are working Review side by side with you. Please ask one of the peers in your group to review your project and to give you feedback on what you have Due Date: completed to date. The feedback from your peer review will most Sem 1 - Dec. 9, 2019 likely help you successfully complete your project. Please document your peer reviewer’s anecdotal feedback in a brief written summary Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD) (maximum 250 words). Your capstone project is the final “ product ” you intend to present. It Capstone Final Project can be in the form of a document, presentation board, video, Due Date: performance or something you have constructed/made. Sem 1 - Jan. 29, 2020 Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD) Capstone Final Your capstone presentation will be in front of a small group of your Presentation peers, teacher(s), invited guests and/or community members. Your presentation will be 7-10 minutes in length that includes a brief Due Date: question period. It should be a snapshot of the purpose of your Sem 1 - Jan. 29, 2020 project, your process, and what you learned along the way. Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD) Capstone Self-Reflection You will be asked to write a reflection about what you learned over the course of the capstone project and how this might help you move Due Date: forward in your life, education and/or work (maximum 250 words). Sem 1 - Jan. 31, 2020 Sem 2 - Spring, 2020 (TBD)
Examples of Capstone Projects from Pilot Schools and Other Programs Preparing to do Something/ Take on a Challenge: recording a song; training to run a half marathon; improve study habits in a systematic way; improve your communication style; improve an important relationship with a friend or family member; take on an academic challenge; get a job; get involved in an important cause… Improving Knowledge or Understanding: research a topic that you have been interested in for a long time; gain a deeper understanding of your cultural heritage and/or family history; deepen your knowledge about a period of history and/or another culture … Bettering Oneself: design and initiate a self-care/ wellness plan; track and improve work habits, effort and/or time management; build your confidence and actively engage in positive self-talk; taking healthy risks; reading for pleasure and/or personal growth/betterment; engage in real-time socializing and reduce reliance on technology for social media… Become an Agent of Change: learn more about or join a specific cause, initiative or organization that is working to improve conditions regarding: the environment, health, living conditions, socio-economic challenges, the lives of children, the lives of the elderly, education, animals … Improve an Existing Skill: continue to develop your skill level in the world of fine arts and design; performing arts, language arts; speech arts; sports; computer science; foods and nutrition; other leisure activities…. Learn a New Skill: learn a new language; learn to cook a specific type of cuisine; learn to code; design an app; design a computer game; learn to knit; sew; design clothes; play a new instrument; rap; learn to sculpt; woodwork; metal work; macramé … Create Something: create an artwork, written work, film, speech arts; spoken word; song; dance; musical piece, theatrical piece; screenplay; app; blog; build a plane or model, a multi- course dinner, make an article of clothing…
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