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= //In-Depth Self Study Grid:// =

Look through the grid and read the different activities and projects. It is your goal to complete a minimum of 8 of the items on the grid. You get to chose the six items and if you can complete more than 8 you will be even more successful in this course. There are many options. You do not have to decide today which 8 you will do, however, be thinking of your choices and be prepared to start working on them at our next session. You will also need to prepare a In-Depth Self Study Contract with Ms. Mills next time. You can tackle one choice at a time or you can work concurrently. Remember this class is not only about you, but also operated and completed by yourself and your effort. Some of the activities may need to be worked on outside of the classroom to be completed. You might also need Ms. Mills to help you facilitate some of these choice, but that is why she is here! Don't be afraid to chose something because you worry that you can't do it on your own. What are major questions that you have concerning yourself as a person? Begin by writing these questions down in a journal and discover answers during the semester and jot them down for further reflections. || ** Two Hours of Silence ** Okay, this is the time to experience you. No cell phones, ipods,  friends, or family . Experience **you** for two hours. What did you experience and what did you learn. Only take your journal, a pen and your favorite book with you. After the two hours write about your experience. || The word “gestalt” means closure. Is there something in your past that you want closure for. It can be positive or negative. Perhaps begin by answering one or more of these questions: If this was the last time you would see this person, what would you say that would leave a lasting impression? If you were alone in a room with a person that you have struggled with or that has hurt you, what do you need to bring to the encounter that would enable you to be heard and understood? Finish the gestalt by doing what you need to do. || ** Top Ten CD ** Make a CD of your top ten songs of all-time. What songs did you choose and why? Design a CD insert with a cover and track listing for your mix (use Adobe Illustrator). Listen to them and enjoy. Journal about the experience. || Develop a self questionnaire about you, your emotions, and your behavior. How do others perceive you? Write questions for your questionnaire and give it to at least 10 people. Record your results in your journal. || ** Personal Time Capsule ** Find some type of container (shoe box, tennis ball can, etc) and place articles inside that capture your life at this time. Seal the capsule and give it to someone to save for you. Place a date on the container of when you would like it to be given back to you. The date must be at least a year. || Find a mentor to facilitate your growth as a person and as a leader. Meet with your mentor several times, share emails, phone calls and discuss your personal growth for your future as a leader or future proffessional. Write a summary of your experience. (Mr. Wilkinson can help with this) || **Conduct a Survey**
 * ** Personal Question Journal **
 * ** Finish a Gestalt **
 * ** Self Questionnaire (10 – 20 people) **
 * ** Mentoring Experience **

Do you feel passionately about something? Do other people feel the same? Design and develop a survey on a topic of your choice. Conduct the survey at school with at least 40 people and compile your data. Write in your journal what you learned. || Design questions, set up an interview with one of your teachers and find you his/her perceptions of you. || ** Interview of a friend ** Design questions, set up an interview with one of your friends and find out his/her perceptions of you. Ask questions about what friendship is and what it means to be a good friend to each other. || Without knowing when, have a person observe you for a day and then, give you feedback on your style of living, sharing and learning. Write about what you learned and how it changed or didn't change you. || ** Quote Bank ** What are the quotes that guide your life? Develop an inspirational quote bank. You can design it on the computer if you wish. ||
 * ** Interview of a Teacher **
 * ** Observation by a person **
 * ** Power Point “You & Your World” **

Develop a power point that captures your life story. || **Comic Life Story:**

Use the program Comic Life and check out a digital camera from Mr. Wilkinson to tell any kind of story of your chosing. (Comic life will be demonstrated to the entire group in the coming future). Develop and print your story and add it to your study. ||
 * **Personal Website (Wiki):**

Sign up for your own wiki! You can design and create any kind of website you wish. It could be about you, it could be a collection of your in-depth study, or it could be about something else of your choosing. || **Self Portrait:**

Use various art supplies to create a self portrait. This should be a solitary, quiet activity. What will your portrait be like? ||
 * **Do an exploration:**

Pick a topic of interest to you and research that topic. Try to learn as much as you can and make as many connections as you can to the topic of your choice. Enjoy learning about what you like to learn about and create any kind of 'thing' to share what you learned. || **Movie Poster, staring YOU!**

Be creative and create your own movie, staring you! What kind of movie would it be? What kind of character would you play? After coming up with some ideas, create a movie poster advertising your name in lights! ||
 * **Personal Box:**

Get a box and decorate the outside with collage about you. On the inside, build a collection of objects, items, writings, artwork, etc. The box is all about you and only for you, share only if you wish. || **Design and Conduct a Family Game:**

Create your own game. It can be any kind of game you want. Design and develop the game, then plan a night to get together with your family. Teach and play the game with your family. Write about your experience. || Think about a cause or a charity you strongly believe in. Now that you have thought about the charity and what it means to you, develop a presentation that would speak and or change the hearts of mankind towards your charity. One that would encourage more support for your purpose. || **Can You See It?**
 * **Charity with a cause:**

Think of a goal. Draw a picture of what it looks like to have achieved the end result. I.E. if your goal is to own a house, draw a picture of that ideal house. Next, develop a list to help you achieve your desired goal. ||
 * **Free Choice 1:**

Develop your own In-Depth Study component. You create what it is and complete the task. Share with Mr. Wilkinson what you plan to do. || **Free Choice 2:**

Develop your own In-Depth Study component. You create what it is and complete the task. Share with Mr. Wilkinson what you plan to do. ||