Harnessing the Power of Student Choice with Passion Research Projects: An Introduction

Wish your students didn’t complain when you mention that they are starting a research project? 

There is a fix for that sound of dread: passion research projects! Letting students research any topic is not nearly as scary as it seems.  With the right support, your students will embark on a research journey they will remember for years to come, while also learning key research skills.  Join me to learn more about what this game-changing project entails, determine how to make it fit into your schedule, and map out exactly what you will need to do to make it happen.  I promise, your students will thank you.

Course Description

An introduction to helping upper elementary and middle school students enjoy research and share their passion with an authentic audience through thoughtful planning and intentional supports to ensure student success in just an hour and 30 minutes!

Professional Practice Goal

Middle school librarians and classroom teachers will develop their understanding of what a Passion Research Project looks like and how it is applied in a classroom setting, developing an overview and outline of their goals for instruction in a supportive co-planning environment in order to implement this project with their students.

What’s Included

• 4 Video Lessons
• PDF Workbook
• Classroom Handouts
• Planning Resources
• Standards Alignment for AASL and CCSS

Meet Your Coach

Sarah Scholl is a middle school librarian who focuses on designing meaningful research experiences which are realistic and accessible for all students. Grounded in enhancing student engagement, Sarah has been teaching the Passion Research Project with her middle school students since 2016 and has seen first hand the value of putting students in a position to follow their passions with guided research support.