Transcript TTIP- What are your interests PowerPoint

WHAT ARE YOUR
INTERESTS?
Activity 2 – Part 1
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COMPLETING AN INTEREST
EXPLORATION PROJECT
Created by Jenny Brooks
Making Good Choices
• Your interest topic should be something that
excites you!
• Choose something that you may already know
a little about, but would love to know more.
• Choose something specific – NARROW YOUR
TOPIC!
INTEREST TOPICS – (narrow your topic)
If YOU LIKE ANIMALS, TRY TO BE SPECIFIC:
HORSES(Horseback riding)
MAMMALS
LIONS –
(Lion taming in the circus)
ANIMALS
BIRDS
PARROTS –
(Pets of the Pirates)
BRAINSTORMING
• THINK ABOUT THINGS
YOU LIKE TO DO.
• LIST YOUR FAVORITE
THINGS TO DO.
• REVIEW THE LIST FOR
TOPICS YOU WOULD
LIKE TO KNOW MORE
ABOUT.
• (use list from Activity 1)
How to make
INTEREST TOPIC CHOICES
Decision Making Steps:
What do I do in my
spare time?
Which topic would
I like to know more
about?
Begin Research
Example Decision Making Process:
List items
Brainstorm-
Write down list: read,
ride bikes, play soccer,
watch television, play
board games
Where can I find
the information?
Examine list for possible
topics – Harry Potter,
J.K. Rowling, English
Mythology, etc.
Library, internet, books,
television.
Begin research by
taking notes and citing
sources of information.
Possible Brainstorming Questions
• What would you like to
be when you grow up?
• What sports do you
play?
• What instruments do
you play?
• Who is your favorite
author?
• What type of movies do
you like?
• Do you like to travel?
Where would you like
to visit?
• Do you collect
anything?
• What kinds of books do
you like to read?
• What would you like to
do for your birthday?
• What grosses you out?
WHEN YOU HAVE ANSWERED YOUR
QUESTION…
• Fill out Contract (sign and get approval from me.)
• Take that topic and begin your research.
– Go to the library and look for a book on that topic.
– Look on the internet for sites on your topic.
– Ask an adult if they know anything about your topic.
Examples:
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Coaches
Teachers
Parents
Professionals