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Honors Project Seminar
9th Grade Elective
What is it?
Honors Project Seminar is an opportunity for highly motivated students to learn high level skills in authentic research as they design and complete a multifaceted project that consists of record keeping, a written component, a "real-word" product, and an oral presentation component. Successful projects may result in an honors designation for the subject area (English, Social Studies, Science) in addition to the course grade.
What is the course content?
Students' projects are determined by their individual interests. The course consists of both whole-class skill development and individualized support. Instruction will include the following:
Task definition (developing a guiding question and vision for the project)
Information seeking strategies (determining and evaluating resources)
Location and access (intellectually and physically locating information)
Using information (engaging and extracting relevant information)
Synthesis (organization and presentation)
Evaluation (judging product and process—effectiveness and efficiency)
How is the student assessed?
The Honors Project is a rigorous, sophisticated learning experience—students must demonstrate quality skills as a thinker, reader, writer, planner, producer, and communicator. Projects that meet strenuous requirements based on the Washington State Essential Learnings and the Tahoma School District Student Outcomes may earn honor designation in different subject areas in addition to the course grade. All components are weighed, discussed, and considered in the assessment for honors designation, while the course grade is determined by performance in class.
Is the Honors Project Seminar right for me?
The Honors Project Seminar is designed for people who:
Seek a challenge beyond their regular classes
Enjoy non-traditional learning experiences
Passionately immerse themselves in their interests
Strive for excellence in academic endeavors
Pursue authentic research opportunities
Excel as self-directed learners
Reflect on their learning and thinking processes
Because of the individualized nature of the class and the availability of resources, class size is limited. Past academic performance, teacher recommendation, and performance on a screening task may determine the student who will be enrolled.
Who can answer my questions or give me more information?
Kristin Edlund, librarian and Honors Project Seminar teacher, (425) 413-5693
Last Updated Friday March 04, 2005
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