FINAL PROJECT PSYCHOLOGY MR. ENGEL

For your final project, you will be writing a book of reflections on your life so far. I am asking that you turn in a minimum of 25 pages, (12 font) not including pictures. You should include the following:

Table of Contents Page

"My personal resume"

1.Name, DOB, location

2. Parents, DOB, location

3. Grandparents, DOB, location

4. The places you have lived

5. The schools you have attended

6.Honors received

7.Religious affiliation-optional

8.Hobbies

9. References (Who did you go to for information other than the people listed)

1. What do you hope to find out?

2. Who might read this in the future?

Draw a chart of your family. Include parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, and anyone else you think is appropriate for a family chart. (Optional)

Interview with your parents

1. "What was I like as a baby? 2. "What is your favorite memory of me as a child?"

3. "What was my favorite food as a small child?"

4. " What am I like now? What do you hope for me in the future?

5. "What were you like when you were my age?"

List and explain 10 things that you think are beautiful

Write the lyrics to your favorite song 1 page only

Write the words to your favorite poem 1 page only

What are your favorite keepsakes / memorabilia

Choose the questions you feel the most comfortable with and spend the next 35 pages reflecting on your life so far. I intentionally chose questions that were not too personal. One of my mom’s traits that I admire

1. One of my dad’s traits that I admire
2. I remember getting into trouble with my parents on this occasion
3. This is how we usually ate dinner as a family
4. A habit I picked up during my early years was
5. My parents felt strongly about passing on these lessons
6. This person in my family was more serious than the rest
7. This person in my family was funnier than the rest
8. This present I got from my parents really sticks in my memory
9. One of my most memorable toys was
10. This is how my family celebrated the holidays
11. This is what we usually did at Thanksgiving
12. This is what I want you to know about my grandparents
13. My hairstyle as a young child was
14. My favorite television show growing up was
15. In the afternoons after school when I was in elementary school I used to
16. Games I like to play as a child were
17. What I like about my siblings was
18. People described me as a child in this way
19. We had these pets or access to these animals growing up
20. This person significantly influenced my life growing up
21. My best friend during childhood was
22. I admired this friend because of the following talents
23. I helped a friend greatly on this occasion
24. I remember well this birthday party I had with my friends
25. What my friends and I liked best to do together was
26. I really enjoyed this grade in elementary school
27. When I was very young, I thought I would be this when I grew up
28. Right now, I think I will be this when I grow up
29. One of the most important things about life I learned from my parents
30. One of the most important things about life I learned in school
31. This is how I got to school each morning in my early years
32. This is how I get to school now
33. My first memory of school was
34. My favorite sports in school are
35. My teachers generally describe me as this kind of student
36. What I enjoy most after school now is
37. I remember these chores growing up
38. My first job for pay was
39. I took care of this person or persons growing up
40. I remember this about my mother’s work and responsibilities
41. I remember this about my father’s work and responsibilities
42. I disliked responsibility/work growing up but I know it will prove very helpful to me as an adult
43. The biggest current event of my life is probably
44. I like this kind of music and musicians
45. The clothes and fashion that I wear now can be described as
46. My hairstyle can be described as
47. Some of my favorite Hollywood actors and actresses are
48. I remember when these technological advances were made
49. My world consists of this geographical area
50. My thoughts on marriage are this
51. When I think about romance I think about
52. One of my mom’s strongest characteristics was
53. One of my dad’s strongest traits was
54. I would like to have this kind of wedding
55. The funniest thing that has happened to me so far is
56. Some of the things I love to do with my family is
57. Some of the things I love to do with my friends are
58. This was a vacation that is particularly memorable
59. This is a time when I was very angry
60. These are the pets I have had
61. My parents are very proud of me because
62. This was a lonely time for me
63. My brothers and sisters act this way towards me
64. My very best friend is
65. These people have been my best friends in the past
66. True friendship to me means
67. This person has helped shape my future more than anybody
68. When I think of compassion and goodness, I think of this person
69. The funniest person I know is
70. The smartest person I know is
71. The most interesting person I know is
72. My favorite memory this past summer is
73. One big misunderstanding I had with a friend was
74. I learned to take myself less seriously because of this person
75. The most loyal person I know is
76. This is one sport I enjoy watching with friends or family
77. A very difficult educational experience for me was
78. These are the kind of books I enjoy reading the most
79. One book that had a very strong impact on me was
80. I want to learn more about this subject because
81. The best year in my was
82. The way I learn best is
83. This is an area that I can teach well to others
84. One of my accomplishments that I am most proud of is
85. This person has really helped me prepare for my career
86. My favorite hobby is
87. The values I adhere to are
88. These are the Presidents who have served in my lifetime
89. my favorite clothes outfit is this
90. My favorite CD is this
91. My very first time driving a car I did this
92. The farthest place I have ever been to is
93. I get my news information from this source
94. This event raised my understanding of the larger world outside my immediate surroundings
95. I wish I could see this person more often
96. This person is like a member of my family
97. I depend on my family in this way
98. These events have affected me the strongest
99. I am of my family for this reason
100. One of my best personality trait is this
101. I have recently become more
102. The best part about my life is this
103. The hardest part about my life if this
104. I have learned that living a fulfilling life includes these important things
105. My greatest strengths are
106. My best characteristics are
107. I was sad when I heard this
108. The person that has stuck by me through thick and thin is
109. New friends I have made in the past year include
110. Things I look for in a friend are
111. What I like to do most with my friends is
112. A friend told me these good jokes(clean only)
113. I stood by these friends when they were going through a difficult emotional period
114. This good friend has taught me this important lesson about life
115. I am never too old to learn something new. The most recent new thing I learned was
116. My favorite place in the world
117. I learned a lot from doing this volunteer work
118. This is what I think about money management
119. The most famous people I have ever met are
120. My favorite meal would include the following
121. My favorite place to eat out is
122. I have always been interested in this hobby
123. I am proudest of this accomplishment
124. My hope for the United States is
125. My hope for the world is
126. The things the world will remember about my generation are

Part 3-Conclusion

Two  general letters of reference from an adult that are not related to you, and does not work at Kent Island High School. An example might be a neighbor, or someone you work with

A thank you letter to anyone you want who has been an inspiration to you page

This assignment will be done totally outside of class, and will be due on ___________. This does not mean you cannot work on the assignment in class, and there may be days when I will sign up for the computer lab so you can work on the project, but don’t count on it. Do a good job.

You can also include any pictures you want to add to the portfolio