I Can Statements for Communication

Passion Projects are framed by skills. Our previous focus was on research and now it ha shifted to communication. BOPDs have a routine of assessing a presentation based on a criteria. We changed this routine by using I Can Statements of communication for assessment. Students write the statement on their slates before the presentation begins, and when it is completed, they give their assessment using their learning cups. Then a dialogue begins between the presenter and the audience.

Constructive Feedback

BOPDs refined the feedback that they share with classmates presenting about their passion projects. They choose a criterion on which to focus and then use their learning cups to assess. They chose criteria based on what they think is important when you are presenting. The presenter is able to ask questions from them and receive the feedback with accuracy and tangible next steps. BOPDs tranferred this skill of choosing criteria to their own rubric to measure their learning about Physical Wellbeing.

Cuisines of the World

Cover design for menu

Sharing research about restaurants

BOPDs are collaborating on a class passion project to showcase our learning on one aspect of physical wellbeing, and to celebrate cultures. We are transforming our classroom into a restaurant. The first thing we did was to think of a name for our restaurant. We voted on some suggestions and in the end came up with, "Cuisines of the World" restaurant. Through our restaurant, we are showing our food choices by creating a menu that informs customers the nutrient content of our food. We thought about what was needed to run a restaurant and thought of committees to organize our responsibilities.

Sharing Passions

 A Passion Project is fueled by a deep interest to discover and share information about a chosen topic. On Mondays, we listen to a presentation from a classmate who volunteers for the job.  The presentations involve listening and giving feedback, and at the same time learning about each other's passion. 

Exercise Video

100% Student created and produced. Now that's passion!