Now that you know the basics of the Project Approach, it's time to start to think about your own project. Attached is the Topic Selection Form from Creative Curriculum. Please think about 7 topics an

Study Topic: _____________________________________ 10/06/04: CC4_HNDT_4M ©2004 Teaching Strategies, Inc., PO Box 42243, Washington, DC 20015; www.TeachingStrategies.com Does this topic address children’s interests or potential interest? Is this topic real/relevant to children’s experiences and is it age-appropriate ? Do enough of the children have experience with the topic so they can come up with questions to investigate and explore? Does the topic build on what children already know? Can children explore the topic firsthand? Can real objects be manipulated? Are resources —such as people to talk to, places to visit, objects or living things to observe and explore, books—available? Can children do some research for this topic independently without depending entirely on the teacher’s assistance? Can the topic be explored in a variety of ways over an extended period ? Will the topic permit children to use literacy learning and math in real-life contexts? Will the topic allow children to explore key components of science and social studies ? Can the arts and technology be incorporated readily into the topic? Does the topic lend itself to representation in a variety of media (e.g., dramatic play, writing, constructions)? Will the topic facilitate communication with families ? Are family members likely to want to get involved with the project? Is the topic respectful of cultural differences ? Is the topic worth studying ? Yes No