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Select a Global Context
Addresses Criterion A Strand i
defines a clear and highly challenging goal and global context for the project, based on personal interests
You must select one Global Context to use as a lens through which you can develop your Personal Project. There may be more than one Global Context that can apply to your Project, but you must pick ONE to use for the duration of the project. From this Global Context, you must select one area of exploration to guide your work. The Global Context are Area of Exploration will help you to refine and focus your work. You may already have a very strong personal interest in the Project, but by using Global Contexts, you can see how what you learn can apply to other people. Global Contexts help you to address the following questions:
- Why am I engaged in this inquiry
- Why are these concepts important?
- Why is it important for me to understand?
- Why do people care about this topic?
Here are some examples of how a project can tie to a particular Global Context.Example 1
Project Topic
The Effect of mass media on teenagers
Product
Short Film
Global Context
Identities and relationships
Area to Explore
Human relationships, including communities and culture
Example 2
Project Topic
Supporting fair trade: Cocoa trade in Ghana
Product
Awareness Campaign
Global Context
Fairness and Development
Area to Explore
The relationship between communities
Example 3
Project Topic
Nano fibers build stronger bikes
Product
Prototype bike
Global Context
Scientific and Technical Innovation
Are to Explore
How people use their understanding of Scientific Principles
Example 4
Project Topic
Urban Art
Product
Photographic collection of Examples of Pittsburgh Urban Art
Global Context
Personal and Cultural Expression
Area to Explore
How do people discover and express ideas and feelings
Brainstorm which Global Contexts could apply to your project, and put your work in your Process Journal.
