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AUTHENTICITY

5. Where in the “real world” might one see the problem or question addressed by the project tackled by an

adult at work or in the community? (Ex. Local fish and game scientist also study species in our local creek.)

6. How do you know that the problem or question is meaningful to students? (Ex. Students are genuinely

interested in the advertising techniques they see in popular media. Specific topic choice was also offered.)

7. What type of audience might be appropriate for the students’ work? (Ex. Industry experts, community

decision-makers, parents, other staff members, local service clubs, other students…)

ACTIVE EXPLORATION

8. What field-based activities does this project require students to conduct? (Ex. Interview experts, participate

in a work-site visit, collect survey data, collect scientific data…)

9. Which of the following methods and sources of information are students expected to use in the project?

(Check all that apply)

o Interviewing

o Observing, documenting, and/or surveying

o Video or audio-taping

o Gathering and reviewing published information

o Searching on-line and electronic databases

o Creating a symbolic representation (g/g/, model building, map making)

o Discussion

o Experimentation

APPLIED LEARNING

10. How will students apply the knowledge they are learning to a complex or semi-structured problem? What

will they actually do? (Ex. Students design a product, organizing an event, produce a CD)

ADULT CONNECTIONS

11. Do students have access to at least one other adult with expertise relevant to their project who can address

questions, provide feedback, etc.?

_____ Yes

_____ No

_____ Not Sure

12. Does the project offer students the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the relevant field of

work through observing adults during at least on in-depth work site visit?

_____ Yes

_____ No

_____ Not Sure

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