Since we live in an age of innovation, a practical education must prepare a man for work that does not yet exist and cannot yet be clearly defined. -Peter F. Drucker
L12 Senior Capstone
Welcome, on behalf of the Lapeer Senior Capstone (L12Capstone) Team!
Within L12Capstone, you will engage in a Project Based Learning (PBL) Model. PBL is a learning process that uses inquiry and challenge to stimulate growth and mastery of content and skills. Within PBL you will develop solutions to real-world problems within teams. Throughout each project you will learn content within, but not limited to, the common core academic areas of Math, Science, English, and Technology. You will also develop and demonstrate college and career skills throughout PBL.
Within L12Capstone, you will engage in a Project Based Learning (PBL) Model. PBL is a learning process that uses inquiry and challenge to stimulate growth and mastery of content and skills. Within PBL you will develop solutions to real-world problems within teams. Throughout each project you will learn content within, but not limited to, the common core academic areas of Math, Science, English, and Technology. You will also develop and demonstrate college and career skills throughout PBL.
Lapeer Senior Capstone is a unique experience designed for the senior year and emphasizes the development of career and college skills. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills within a project based learning culture working toward career and college readiness. Over the course of the year, students will work in teams on pre-designed projects and student created projects that either present ideas for solving real-world problems or create a product that addresses a target market. Internships, influential speakers, business partnerships, technology integration, and effective communication will all be emphasized. Students will spend two periods working in L12Capstone each day and will have the opportunity to earn two credits towards graduation. Students will work to earn an English credit and an additional credit in one of the following areas of mathematics, science, or technology. This course will be housed in the Lapeer Senior Capstone center located at Lapeer’s Center for Innovation at the West Campus. Individual student technology will be provided as part of this unique program; however, it is strongly encouraged that students bring their own technology (laptops, IPads, notebooks, smartphones, etc.
L12Capstone is a unique experience designed specifically for the senior class:
L12Capstone prepares students for skills and habits necessary for post-secondary success:
- Cross-curricular credit
- Blended Learning
- Student achievement measured through performance
- Students learn through inquiry, critical thinking and problem solving
- Students are actively engaged in their learning through voice and choice
- L12Capstone offers authentic application of learning
- Integrating technology
- Collaboration with peers and community members
- Internship opportunities
- College and Career Readiness Skills
- Project design and experimentation
L12Capstone prepares students for skills and habits necessary for post-secondary success:
- Teamwork
- Work ethic
- Communication
- Self Management
- Critical Reflection
8 Essential Elements of PBL
Significant Content
College and Career Skills
Student Voice & Student Choice
In-Depth Inquiry
Driving Question
Need-to-Know List
Critique and Revision
Public Audience
Significant Content
College and Career Skills
Student Voice & Student Choice
In-Depth Inquiry
Driving Question
Need-to-Know List
Critique and Revision
Public Audience
