Seneca Valley Senior ProjectProject Proposal

Part I. Laying the Foundation

A. Refer to your Paper Proposal and restate your area of interest and explain what new and additional information you have learned since completing your research.

In doing my research paper, I have learned that children with a terminally ill disease are socially withdrawn because of being excluded.

B. What questions about this area of study do you hope to answer through completing a project? In other words, what information will completing a project provide that the research paper did not?

My project will teach me if children with a terminally ill disease are socially withdrawn. The project will also provide me experience with children and the opportunity to provide them with social interactions.

C. What were your initial project ideas from your Paper Proposal?

I thought about volunteering at a children’s hospital or possibly holding a trampoline-a-thon over the weekend to raise money for Make a Wish organization.

D. Are these ideas still feasible? If yes, how so? If not, why?

My ideas are still feasible because I am really focusing on the volunteer project. I have spoken to a director at the hospital and they are in need of a project volunteer.

E. As specifically as possible, suggest at least two different project ideas related to your area of interest. These may be your initial project ideas from the paper proposal, revisions of those ideas, or something completely new. Complete the following table supplying adequate information for each project idea. The following is a description of the information required for each project idea.

Product

Identify the product that would be created

for each project listed. This is what classroom teacher and Senior Board judges will use to

assess your project.

Board Area

List which Board Area best describes your

research and project. See description of Board Areas in this manual.

1. Academic/Humanities2. Academic/Sciences3. Career/Entrepreneur4. Mechanical Design/ Construction5. School/Community Service & Improvement 6. Visual/Performing Arts

Adult Resource

Name at least one specific adult whose expertise could help guide you through

this project. Briefly explain how this

person’s knowledge can help you.

(The adult must be at least 21 years of age and not a

parent or relative.)

Expense

Consider the finances you may need to complete your project. What are they and

how will you meet the costs?

Time

Consider your schedule: school,

work, social, family, and the time demands

of each project. Which project better

meets your time management abilities?

Project #1

Volunteer at Children’s Hospital and have four activity days for the children. Scrapbook of my experiences.Survey of children’s interests.

Community Service and Improvement

Mr. Smith who has conducted fundraising for many organizations.George Lump who is the Financial Director of Children’s Hospital

1. Prizes $302. Games $153. Invitations

$5

Total $50.00 paid in full by me.

6 hours shadowing a nurse. 9 hours planning activities – games, snacks and prizes8 hrs. at activity (1 hr. for each activity; .5 hrs. to set-up; .5 hrs. to clean up.)Total: 23 hrs.

Project #2

Hold a trampoline-athon to raise money for Children’s Hospital. Video and Certificate of donation.

Community Service and Improvement

Mr. Smith who has conducted fundraising for many organizations.George Lump who is the Financial Director of Children’s Hospital

1. Trampoline $450

2. Place $50-100

3. Refreshments $20

Total $585 paid in full by me

4 hrs. setting up the trampoline8 hrs. acquiring people and having them sign waivers3 hrs. acquiring donations for refreshments and other costs15 hrs. for the trampoline-athonTotal: 30 hrs.

Project #3(optional)

I do not have a third project idea at this time.

A. Based on your answers above, identify the project you wish to complete for senior project. Elaborate on information provided in the table; explain all parts of project, stages of completion, and products.

Volunteering at Children’s Hospital and planning 4 social activities for the children will be the best project choice for me given the time and the cost of the project. This project will take a great deal of time management, planning skills, and interpersonal skills. I will start by volunteering at the hospital, which will include shadowing Miss Robinson, a nurse. At that time she will introduce me to the children and teach me how to work and socialize with the children. I will shadow Miss Robinson for 2 hrs. on 3/1/05, 3/8/05, and 3/22/05. After shadowing Miss Robinson I will hold an activity for the children. The activity will take place in the playroom so the children do not have to leave the floor. The activities that I will have will be organized by me with the assistance of Harry Kamp. Each activity will be an hour long but the children will have to register for the activity before they can attend. To decide on activities I will survey the children to see what their interests are. The activities will include such things as games, reading or movies. The activities will be held after I shadow Miss Robinson on 3/1/05, 3/8/05 and 3/22/05. They will last for one hr. The final activity day will occur on 3/29/05 and will be an activity and a party for the children. This activity will last for two hrs. and the children will receive personal invitations to attend the party.

B. Beyond the required Project Verification and Project Log, list specifically how you will verify your project and the steps you took to complete this project for the judges and your classroom teacher. As verification of the Project component is a student’s responsibility, list specific examples of verification you will supply. (Verification can be in the form of emails, certificates, letters written and received, permission slips, photographs, videos, receipts, programs, audience feedback, etc.)

I will be creating a scrapbook for my project and the children will be journaling about their experience with me. I will be presenting excerpts from the journal and will document the children’s feelings about feeling accepted and their opinions about the activities that I have planned for them

Part II. Building Supports

If you are doing something that requires the approval and/or assistance of a business, club, agency, church, or instructor other than your mentor, you must specifically identify your contact person(s), your agreed upon course of action, and any additional information that explains the arrangements you have made to complete your project.

Example: Glory Days…

I will be discussing with the Director of Children’s Hospital my schedule and setting the exact times and dates for meetings. His name is Harry Kamp, as noted above. His number is 724-287-7596.

Part III. Paying Attention to Details

A. Attach completed Project time line to proposal.

Part IV. Approval!

Date Project Submitted _____________________

Student’s signature ____________________________ Parent/Guardian signature____________________

Project Conference Date _________________________

Comments or Questions:

_____ Project Approved

_____ Project Approved with Reservation

_____ Project Revision Requested resubmit work by __________

Teacher Signature _________________________ Date _______________

Project Time Line

Part 1 – Tasks CompletedList below tasks already completed in the planning or initial stages of your project. Note approximate date of completion and explain materials or sources used.

Task Materials/Sources Used Date

Part 2 – Brainstorm

Brainstorm below any and all remaining tasks needed to successfully complete your project. Be sure to break larger tasks into the smaller steps. Consider ALL aspects of the project and product including materials, mentor meetings, interviews, phone calls, emails, classes, construction, research, etc.

Project Time Line

Part 1 – Brainstorm

Brainstorm below any and all remaining tasks needed to successfully complete your project. Be sure to break larger tasks into the smaller steps. (For example: It is not enough to list as a task, “Set up rehearsal schedule.” What do you need to get done to set up a rehearsal schedule? Develop a phone chain, construct a calendar of dates, contact and set up a place to rehearse, etc.)

You may include any tasks already completed. Consider ALL aspects of the project and product including materials, mentor meetings, interviews, phone calls, emails, classes, construction, research, etc.

- Form a survey (pass out survey, collect survey, record data)- Get parent permission letters for pictures- Get a scrapbook and supplies- Keep journal of shadowing experiences- Plan activities for each date- Get supplies for the activities- Make invitations for final party- Complete scrapbook for the final party to share with the children

Part 2 – Time line

Review, organize, and prioritize the tasks in Step 1. List each task below in anticipated order of completion and estimate the time you will need to complete the task. Be sure to refer to the calendar of Senior Project due dates and any personal commitments.

Task Estimated Time to Complete

Anticipated Completion

DateForm a survey (pass out survey, collect survey, record data)

5 hrs. 2/26/05

Get parent permission letters for pictures (write the letter)

3 hrs. 2/28/05

Get a scrapbook and supplies 20 mins. 2/28/05

Keep journal of shadowing experiences 2 hrs. 3/30/05

Plan activities for each date 9 hrs. Thurs. before each activity

Get supplies for the activities 20 mins. each activity

Fri. before each activityMake invitations for final party 20 mins. 3/23/05

Complete scrapbook for the final party to share with the children

4 hrs. 3/25/05

Conduct the activities with the children 1 hr. 3/29/05

(Add more rows as necessary.)

Notes/Thoughts:

Mentor Questions

Why did you choose this person to help you with your project? What special skills or abilities does he/she have? When did you meet with him/her? What was his/her reaction to what you are planning? What advice did he/she

offer? If you would choose this adult as your mentor for the project, how accessible is he/she? (A minimum of three

mentor meetings is required) Are there specific things that this adult has already agreed to assist you with?

I chose Mr. Harry Kamp as my mentor because he is the Activities Coordinator for Children’s Hospital. He plans weekly activities for the children in the entire hospital. He also ensures that the children have books, toys, and movies to enjoy. He will be helpful because he can ensure that I am completing all of the steps needed to have a successful activity.

I met with Mr. Kamp on February 1, 2005 at 3:00 in his office at the Children’s Hospital. He was excited that he will have someone doing his job for the Saturday’s in the month of May. He told me that it is important to schedule activities that the children would enjoy and be interested in rather than an activity that would just be easy for me to plan. He told me that it will be time consuming to plan this many activities because of the many health issues you must consider.

Mr. Kamp is available to meet with me every Saturday before or after the scheduled activity. Along with this, we have exchanged email addresses so we can remain in contact throughout the weeks. Mr. Kamp needs to constantly know what activities I will be planning to make sure that we are able to include the majority of the children. Mr. Kamp is very willing to assist me in completing a successful senior project. He has already agreed to assist me with planning activities that will be appropriate for all of the children. He will also assist me with gathering the health information needed to ensure this.