ChangeMaker or Passion Project | Secondary Unit | Project Based Learning | PBL

  ChangeMaker Unit:  Project-Based Learning Unit | ChangeMaker or Passion Project Secondary Unit: Download PDF and email me for the editable Google Doc.   This engaging student-centered unit is designed to inspire middle and high school students to become genuine ChangeMakers in the world. Resources can be used for project-based learning, independent study, or secondary ELA credit.   Aligned with Common Core ELA Standards Grades 9-12.   Within this project, students are guided to: Brainstorm and identify a problem they are passionate about solving or alleviating Create and submit project proposal Write a mission statement Research, summarize, and reflect upon informational texts (sample summary and reflection provided) Develop a creative writing assignment (six options offered) Collaborate with peers for weekly chat groups (chat group role descriptions are provided along with tasks and templates to record info.) Create and present final project (multiple options are shared along wit