Senior Project Topic List
Here’s a list of some project ideas to help you think about and decide on your own project. You are encouraged to come up with original ideas and to get advice from your teachers and mentor(s). Please note that you are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours. Several of the project ideas here WOULD NOT take 15 hours so you may need to do a combination of a few of them. Area of Interest Physical Project Agriculture Gardening Grow something in a new way Land Management Demonstrate new techniques Herd Management Demonstrate new techniques Landscaping Landscape the school Agriculture Grow something in a new way Hydroponics Demonstrate new techniques Animals Orphan wild animals Animal Rehab. Volunteer Endangered animals Animal Rehab. Volunteer Deer population Wildlife study Conservation Volunteer at Conservation Club Animal abuse Humane Society volunteer Wildlife Management Shadow Game Warden Breeding 4H Volunteer at Zoo Art Artist Paint a mural in style of artist Cartooning Design a cartoon (character) Architecture Draw blueprints/make model Architectural art Model home Interior Design Remodel/redesign bedroom Murals Paint a mural Floral design Make floral arrangements Technique Create a portfolio Commercial art Commercial art advertising Automotive Engines Restore an old car’s engine Paint Demonstrate painting technique Body repair Repair a fender Electrical Business Public relations Info. packet for community on Senior Project Stock market Interview stockbroker Small business Plans for own business Funding techniques for charities Raise money creatively for charity Internet impact on business Design web pages Franchising Prepare prospectus on a franchise in our area This list is from another school, sonot all the options or comments apply to us. It is intended to help students find ideas.
Computers Computer programs Write a bulletin board service Computers Design accounts Multimedia software PowerPoint presentation of High School years Computer components Design Electric Motor Construction/building Build a computer
Networking Shadow computer technician
Culinary Arts Japanese Restaurant Lowfat cooking Ethnic diets Drugs Learn Japanese cooking Crack babies Community Awareness Program Drug testing Work in Health Care Facility Drugs in elementary schools Present program in schools Teens and drugs Present program in schools Designer drugs Interview drug counselors Alcoholism Fetal alcohol syndrome Education Elementary education 15 hours of Kindergarten Hearing impaired Learn/teach sign language Child Care Teach babysitting classes Special Education Shadow with Special Ed. Teacher, do lessons Secondary Education – Specialty Shadow with HS Teacher, do lessons School Administration Shadow with School Administrator Gender bias Interview/shadow elementary teacher Home schooling Interview parents/children Engineering Engineering Build a working gokart Solar heat Design a solar heated home Fiber optics Study voice communication Dams Comparative study of structure versus strength Consumer products Do case study on various products Specialized engineering Demonstration/Instruction Fashion Fashions 19402010 Fashion show Modeling Fashion show Fashion Design own fashion line Design Make “flapper” dress Film Alfred Hitchcock Direct short film using Hitchcockian technique Western Write and produce short western film Editing Short film using variety of editing techniques Documentary Make documentary about life in a small town Film noir Convert short story into film noir Silent film Make a silent movie
Health AIDS/HIV and teens Present workshop to students with speaker Autism Prepare informational brochure for parents/community Exercise Organize a Walkathon Physical Conditioning Design program for a parent Robotics and Prosthetics Build a robotic hand Journalism Journalism Create a magazine Magazine History Trace history of Time Newspaper History The Courier Express Journalism Shadow reporter from Union Sun & Journal Reporting/Editorializing Write and try to publish article for US&J Editing Shadow editor at Union Sun & Journal Literature Writer’s Craft Collection of poetry and short stories Christian Influence/Allegory The Lord of the Rings Children’s Literacy Write a children’s book Comparative themes Harry Potter and the Wizard of Oz Author Write poetry or prose in style of author Drama Write a play Math/science Hydropower Create a model Cruise missiles Build a model Weather forecasting Forecast weather for a week Weather and emotions Do a case study, interview others Water pollution Statistics Math Applications Accounting Forensics Forensics Forensics Forensics Examine Lake Ontario Fantasy sports Chose nonengin. career path, explore math Shadow Accountant Shadow CSU Create a mock crime scene Research a case using forensics Compare CSI to reality Ozone Conduct ozone destruction experiment Ecology Study animal and plant population in same tree Evolution and Creationism Chart finding, present to biology classes Sunspots Observations/Visit Planetarium Global warming Conduct experiment Lighting and water environments Build an aquarium Stem cell research Interview/shadow doctors Medicine Dentistry Work at a dental clinic Health Care/HMOs Propose a suitable alternative Medical secretary Shadow medical secretary Emergency room medicine Shadow emergency room doctors Veterinary medicine Shadow veterinary doctor
Music *You may not learn a new instrument or teach someone else Classical Music Compose music in style of artist Contemporary Music Compose and perform a song Arrangement Compose song for orchestra Local music scene Record own CD of original work Performing Arts Women in theater Interview local actresses William Shakespeare Shakespearean monologue performances William Shakespeare Interview Shakespeare in the Park performers Victorian designs Design set for current production Radio broadcasting Take part in broadcast at WLVL Dance Choreograph and perform original routine Photography Photography Compile portfolio on specific theme Digital vs. film Interview/shadow local photographer/ compile port. Kodak Interview/shadow workers at Kodak Politics 2008 Election Volunteer to campaign for political party Electoral college Redesign more effective system American politics since 1865 Campaign issues Twoparty system Three branches of government Interview local politician Conduct a poll/interviews Create viable new third party Interview local judge Recreation/sports *You may not teach a friend/relative a sport Shooting Design trap thrower Holsters Design and make holster Karate Take lessons/demonstrate Running Train for and run in marathon Women and sports Coach or shadow coach Soccer Teach children soccer Religion/philosophy Eastern religions Interview Theologian Western religions Interview Theologian Bible Interview Theologian Powwows Make wing dress Existentialism Interview Philosophy professor Ministry Volunteer with local ministry Social Issues Care of elderly Volunteer at retirement/nursing home Student rights when arrested Handbook on what to do Handicapped housing Design barrierfree house Teen Peer Pressure Write/direct/perform play Teen pregnancy Volunteer at Crisis Center School Violence Interview local police Death Penalty Visit correctional institution with parents Terrorism Interview local FBI Gun control Take marksmanship course
Poverty Foodclothing drive Effects of media Create a Senior class video Abortion Interview employee at Planned Parenthood DNA/Innocence Project Do a case study Poverty Organize doll (toy) drive Homeless Volunteer at shelter Child abuse Censorship Program design prevention/group sessions Interview local TV/Radio personality Travel and Tourism Space tourism Design a resort for the moon Niagara Falls Comparative PowerPoint between US/Canada Somerset Historical Society Interview local historian Niagara County Prepare brochure for tourists Videography Videography Prepare a video for incoming Freshmen Editing Make a music video Miscellaneous