Welcome to the GJS Personal Project Blog

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Welcome to the GJS Personal Project Blog!

You are at the start of a journey which will take you to the end of MYP and into DP. This blog will help guide you through the journey to create a memorable  experience.

Please see the tabs above for, 'Important Dates', 'Criteria', 'Global Contexts', 'ATL' , 'Source Evaluation', and 'MLA Citation' for important information about each.

This week on Friday May 12 you are being introduced to the Template for Part A.

Use the work you have done so far this year to complete the appropriate parts of part A.

This needs to be submitted to MB SA Classes on June 9, one week after the exams.

You can assccess the Template for part A Here Part A Template

Important Dates in Y 9

Jan-Feb, Visit the exhibition and complete a reflection/observation sheet.

March 10 Brain Storm and introduction was introduced Fri Extended Tutor Group
March 17 Brainstorm was submitted to MB

April 21 Proposal was introduce in Extended Tutor Time
April 28 Proposal was due on MB

May 12 Template for Part A introduced in Ext Tutor Time
June 9 Template for Part A Submitted to MB

All of this work makes up the first part of your JOURNAL. Be sure to save the wrok, in August you will open up a journal section on Managebac to store all of this.

By the end of August the supervisor will be assigned.

Global Contexts

You will need to use the the Global Contexts in writing this. The Global Contexts were shared when you were asked to write the Proposal in April.

Identities and Relationships

Who am I? Who are we?

Students will explore identity; beliefs and values; personal, physical, mental, social and spiritual health; human relationships including families, friends, communities and cultures; what it means to be human.

Orientation in space and time

What is the meaning of “when” and “where”?

Students will explore personal histories; homes and journeys; turning points in humankind; discoveries; explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between, and the interconnectedness of, individuals and civilizations, from personal, local and global perspectives. 

Perosnal and cultural expression

What is the nature and purpose of creative expression?

Students will explore the ways in which we discover and express ideas, feelings, nature, culture, beliefs and values; the ways in which we reflect on, extend and enjoy our creativity; our appreciation of the aesthetic.

Globalization and sustainability

How is everything connected?

Students will explore the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the relationship between local and global processes; how local experiences mediate the global; reflect on the opportunities and tensions provided by world interconnectedness; the impact of decision-making on humankind and the environment. 

Fairness and deveopment

What are the consequences of our common humanity?

Students will explore rights and responsibilities; the relationship between communities; sharing finite resources with other people and with other living things; access to equal opportunities; peace and conflict resolution.                 

Scientific and technical innovation

How do we understand the worlds in which we live?

Students will explore the natural world and its laws; the interaction between people and the natural world; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on communities and environments; the impact of environments on human activity; how humans adapt environments to their needs. 

(MYP: From Principles into Practice 58-62)