Description
Open the doors to the world of higher education with this college research project, which will give students an overview of what is involved in attending college. This low-prep college research project aims to promote college awareness by focusing on information that would be essential in making their plan for after high school.
The information they collect will help them visualize life at college and understand the importance of higher education. This is a wonderful way for aspiring college students to bring learning to life!
College Research Activity Includes:
- ➡️24 research questions ranging from financial aid, campus life, admission, and academics.
- ➡️ Students will look for answers to different aspects of college through internet searches, university web pages, or college speakers.
- ➡️ 12 Slides for students to build college background knowledge and awareness of frequently used college terms.
- ➡️ Cut and paste graduation cap craft and future grade template
Ideas for Teachers to Complete the College Awareness Project
There are multiple ways for the teacher to provide students with choices and differentiate how to complete the college research project.
- Students can investigate different universities or colleges of their choice.
- Another option will be for the class to focus on one university and, in collaborative groups, assign the different parts of the project.
- This product can be used as a culminating activity at the end of your unit on colleges or as a kick-off activity to college week or school-wide college activities.
Career Day Worksheets for Speakers and Writing Activity
- Do you have a speaker for Career Day? A worksheet is included with questions for students to complete about the presentation. This is a great way to get students interacting and engaged.
