Senior Project Board Areas

The project may possibly fit in more than one area of study. To decide how to register, consider both the research component and the purpose of the project. Academic/Humanities: An academic project in the humanities allows a student to actively acquire knowledge relevant to subject matter in disciplines such as Language Arts, History, Health, Music, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology, etc. Projects could include but are not limited to:  write/illustrate a book or article  perform an in-depth study of an author/artist  translate text  design curriculum  create/implement an interdisciplinary project  compare economic/social/political systems  research/present the architectural history of a  complete a nutritional study particular area Academic/Sciences: An academic project in the sciences allows a student to actively acquire knowledge relevant to subject matter in disciplines such as Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Geology, Environment, Agriculture, Robotics, etc. Projects could include but are not limited to:  complete science experiments/demonstrations  create a woodland study of flora and/or fauna  present an in-depth study of current research in a  learn/present applications of similarity particular field  design a probability/statistical study  study/present fossil collection and identification  design software  research/present therapy and rehabilitation information  create and build model of architectural design

Career/Entrepreneur: Projects in this area are designed for students to explore career and lifetime interests. Projects could include but are not limited to:  plan, develop and implement a prospectus (business  complete a comparative study of elementary, middle, plan) and secondary teaching  form a company to develop and produce a product  volunteer for a political campaign  organize a fund raiser  complete certification classes  acquire an internship

Mechanical Design/Construction: Projects is this area encompass many “hands on” design and construction opportunities from a variety of disciplines. Projects could include but are not limited to:  build a solar powered vehicle or alternative power  design/build a construction utilizing robotics, machine electronics or hydraulics  rebuild a gas engine vehicle  design/build computer/server  create a machined project such as a tool  redesign using CAD or similar program  remodel part of a house or building  design/build acoustical improvements for a facility  build a piece of furniture  build a boat

School/Community Service and Improvement: Projects in this area are designed to benefit and enhance the school and/or community either physically or intellectually. These projects must foster and maintain a strong community and school relationship. Projects could include but are not limited to:  develop and implement a student driven tutoring  design and plant gardens in community parks program  organize an elementary support program staffed by  volunteer for Habitat for Humanity senior citizens  organize a career day for middle school students  coordinate a service project for a philanthropic  tutor senior citizens in computer use organization

Visual/Performing Arts: Projects in this area encourage students to challenge their talents in expressive arts. These projects should build upon talents and require students to take them to a new level. Projects could include but are not limited to:  develop an advertising campaign  choreograph an original dance piece for  design a room including drawing, pricing, and performance execution  write and direct an original  present a portfolio of work in a particular medium production/composition  study of a particular artist and movement creating an  organize a student art show for the community original piece in that style  re-master sound track for a church performance  create/design a photo journal  write/direct a one-person play concerning the life of an artist