Important - Outsiders/Mix It Up Project

A3: Project due THIS Thursday (Mar. 12)
B5: Project due NEXT Wednesday (Mar. 18)
B8: Project due NEXT Wednesday (Mar. 18)

Parts 2 and 3 are what you will hand in. Make sure to include any and all documentation. If you need an extension, you need to talk to me ASAP, or you will not get it.

THIS PROJECT IS WORTH 60 POINTS (EACH PART IS WORTH 20), SO PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS! MAKE SURE YOU DO IT WELL, TOO.

Here is a copy of the paper you have already been given:

MIX IT UP!

Your Project: Create a boundary-crossing project for Rockwell or for the community. Projects must promote unity and collaboration across social boundaries. This project is part of an ongoing effort to break down social barriers.

1. Zero in. What social boundaries are hardest to cross in your school or community? Focus on a specific part of the division. For example, instead of taking on a huge problem like “racism,” focus on a particular way racism is creating divisions at school, such as racial segregation in the lunchroom. Think hard and be creative. Focus on something that NEEDS to be focused on.
2. Do your homework. Learn more about the issue you want to tackle. Research ways others have worked to create change on an issue like yours. Brainstorm to come up with original, creative ideas.
3. Create a project plan. What specific tactics will you use to raise awareness about the problem or to create change? Set goals; assign roles and responsibilities. Who will do what – when, where, and how?
4. Document your efforts Keep good notes as you go along. A record of events will help you keep track of remaining tasks, as well as the group’s accomplishments.
5. Take action. Implement your project.
6. Assess progress. Debrief after you finish your project. How’d it go? What worked? What didn’t? What should be done differently – or the same – next time?
7. Share your experiences.


Written Portion:
Reflection is an important aspect of any learning and should be used before, during, and after the project.

Part 1: Before
1. Write up a written proposal for your project: What are you focusing on? Why? What is your goal/s? How will you achieve this? What are you going to do to create change? Who is in your group? What is each person’s role? Who will do what – when, where, and how?
2. What is a social boundary you have crossed and what was its outcome?
3. What is a social boundary that you are intimidated by or afraid to cross? Why?
Part 2: During
1. Take good notes to document your effort. What are you doing? What are others doing?
2. How does it feel to be developing a project that will help you and others cross social boundaries?
3. What do you think is the hardest part about asking others to cross a social boundary? Why?
Part 3: After
1. How do you think it went? Was your project a success? Why or why not? Please explain.
2. What would you do differently next time?
3. What are the three most important things you’ve learned as a result of this project?

Thanks to www.mixitup.org. Check out this site for more great ideas!