Senior Project to Do List

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Week 1 (Jan. 30th Feb. 3rd)

Write out goals for project (i.e. venue, aims, date)
Select and contact venue.
Create a to do list and time chart
List out necessary materials for project
Contact project advisor

Week 2 (Feb. 6th Feb. 10th)

Establish a proper venue
Check in with project consultant
Update site/blog
Review and begin drafting lesson plan
Contact Kempsville Academy coordinator Meghan.timlin@vbschools.com

Week 3 (Feb. 13th Feb.18th)

Continue emailing Mrs. Houchins finalizing the details of the project venue
Visit Kempsville High School
Update weebly adding new tab.
Determine how many students will be attending each project session (~25 per class)
Research different online lesson materials

Week 4 (Feb. 20th-Feb. 24th)

Visit Kempsville during operational hours
Finish Constructing Lesson Plan
Brainstorm materials necessary for project
Begin researching construction guides
Visit and potentially interview a debt consolidation firm.
Consult different teachers on how to construct an effective lesson plan.
Week 5 (Feb. 7th- Mar. 3rd)
Continue to compile list of necessary project materials.
Decide which elements that youd like to incorporate into final project
Limit any last minute changes to project overview.
Complete research regarding the history of debtors prisons, colonial age of America,
and the industrial revolution.
Week 6 (Mar. 6th Mar.10th)
Begin to brainstorm a potential interactive game to incorporate into lesson.
 Research any online templates for financial management games/ lessons to expedite
process.
Research the game instructions for both Monopoly and The Game of Life
Visit project consultant to discuss the steps necessary to forward my project.
Purchase initial materials to construct jail cell at either Lowes or Home Depot

Week 7 (Mar. 13th- Mar.17th)

Determine how many students will attend the four separate lesson plans.
Finalize legal handouts/pamphlets
Finalize instructions/details of the game.
Complete project presentation including the documentary, historical portion, legal
timeline, etc.
Purchase last items necessary for project e.g. incentives for student participation,
costumes, etc.
Week 8 (Mar.20th Mar.24th)
Visit venue and set up classroom prior to project
Meet with Mrs. Houchins to give brief overview of how the project days will go.
Print enough copies of handouts/documents for all 100+ students who will be in
attendance.
Have final meeting with Mrs. Lingua for last minute lesson tips.
Upload all presentation slides/ game
Plan accordingly for any changes in schedule or plan backup activity in event of drastic
change in plans.
Arrive early to Kempsville high school to greet students upon arrival.
Get a full nights sleep
Have a kick-butt senior project.