8th Grade  Project 2 weeks

Nursing Ninjas: Skills in Action!

Averie N
Anchor Standard 5
Anchor Standard 2
MU:Cn10.1.6
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to explore the impact of mentorship in nursing through a hands-on, investigative approach. By researching the history of nursing and conducting interviews, you will gain insights into how mentorship influences career growth and professional development. This experience will help you develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering a sense of identity and belonging within the nursing field. Through creating a multimedia presentation and video documentary, you'll refine your artistic techniques and self-directed learning capabilities.

Learning goals

Explore the impact of mentorship in nursing on career growth and professional development by conducting interviews and researching the profession's history. Develop skills in multimedia presentation by creating a video documentary that integrates personal insights with historical context. Engage in self-directed learning by using feedback to refine your work and deepen your understanding of nursing roles. Enhance your academic mindset through critical reflection on identity and belonging within the nursing community. Apply critical thinking and problem-solving to address complex questions about mentorship's role in shaping nursing careers.
Standards
  • [National Core Arts Standards] Anchor Standard 5 - Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] Anchor Standard 2 - Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] MU:Cn10.1.6 - Demonstrate how interests, knowledge, and skills relate to personal choices and intent when creating, performing and responding to music.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Create a short video documentary that integrates your interview findings with historical research on nursing. Use multimedia elements such as images, voiceovers, and music to enhance your presentation. Throughout the project, document your learning journey and reflections in a digital portfolio. Conclude with a class showcase where you present your documentary and engage in a peer feedback session.

Launch

Begin by watching a short, engaging video clip that highlights a day in the life of a nurse, emphasizing teamwork, mentorship, and the use of social media in their daily tasks. Following the video, participate in a class discussion to brainstorm how these elements contribute to the nursing profession. This will set the stage for understanding the importance of mentorship and the evolving roles within nursing, sparking curiosity and setting the tone for your project.

Exhibition

Organize a Nursing Mentorship Showcase where you present your video documentaries to classmates, teachers, and invited guests, such as local nurses or healthcare professionals. Set up a viewing area with stations for each project, allowing attendees to watch your video and ask questions about your research process and findings. Facilitate a feedback session where you can receive constructive input and reflections from the audience, helping you to further develop your understanding and presentation skills.