Eighth-grade Students Present Career Projects
By Sydney Hoffman on April 20, 2018
Eighth-grade projects are a fantastic way for upcoming freshman to experience hands-on learning in a career they may be interested in. These projects are also good practice for the senior experiences that students must do at the end of high school. The eighth-grade class has been working on these projects all year long. Most students job shadow an individual with the career they are interested in. Then the eighth-grade students conduct a hands-on project. This all leads up to their work being displayed in an official PowerPoint presentation, which was presented in front of an adult and seventh-grade judges April 11.
The day began with Hunter Bailey’s presentation on taxidermy titled “Hold That Pose.” For his project, he turned a deer head into a European wall mount. Then, Jackson Harberts presented “Changing the World One Kid at a Time.” This project was on a teaching career, and for his project, Jackson facilitated the fourth and fifth-grade class. Grace DiGiovanni went next with her project “Livestock Vet.” After her job shadow, Grace made a website on veterinarian information.
Next up was Geno Donvito with his project “A Form of Art.” This project was based on the career of a website developer. For his project, Geno made a website about fixing guitars, since it is his hobby. Before the break, Aryiss Andrews presented “Brace Face.” This project highlighted an orthodontist, and to do so, Aryiss presented orthodontist information to her study hall. After this, there was a 40-minute lunch break.
After lunch, Cortney Kayser started the afternoon with “The Road to My Heart is Paved with Paw Prints.” She is interested in a veterinarian career and decided to present information about the career to the sixth-grade class. Then, Koby Kayser presented “Smile, It’s in Style.” This project over a dental hygienist consisted of making a brochure on proper teeth cleaning. Joe Kirby went next with his presentation “When the Lights Go Out, So Do We.” Joe researched information on a power lineman and put together a presentation on that career to educate his study hall.
Braxton Longe continued the day with “My Day Doing Sat Comm.” His presentation highlighted a satellite communications career, and for his project, Braxton put together a satellite. Aryana Martinez went next with her project “Artistic Expression.” Her desired career as an art teacher led her to help Mrs. Ramsdell with her sixth-grade class for her project. Then, Lukus Mentele presented “Sitting and Talking.” This project over a psychiatrist led Lukus to survey the high school students and present information on mental health to them.
Up next went Cara Meyer with her “Physical Therapy” presentation. She focused on a physical therapy assistant’s career by helping Kristy Hofer with stretching out her agreed to patients. Casey Meyer then went with her project titled “Pharmacist.” Casey made a brochure on the career information about a pharmacist, and then she presented it to her study hall. Then, Ethan Reese presented “The Awesome Ride Along.” Ethan was able to job shadow a police officer, as he went on a real ride along.
Sophia Robocker went next with “I am a Success.” She researched information on an occupational therapist and then raised money with a coin war to purchase fidget devices for the elementary classrooms. Kaitlyn Roskens then presented “Making a Difference in Small People.” She job shadowed at the Mitchell hospital and presented information about a pediatrician to her study hall. Then, Taylor Schallenkamp presented “Real Doctors Treat More Than One Species.” This project on a veterinarian inspired Taylor to present veterinarian information to the seventh-grade class.
“I thought the presentation went really great, and I thoroughly enjoyed researching and learning about a veterinarian. This project has helped me realize my passion as I am still interested in this career,” Taylor Schallenkamp said.
Chloe Schmitt kept it rolling with “Floss ‘em or Toss ‘em.” This project on dentistry allowed for Chloe to educate the kindergarten class on teeth cleaning. Julie Jaeger went next with “Design is Not for Philosophy; It’s for Life.” The career displayed was an interior designer, and for her project, Julie redesigned her bathroom.
After another break, Sonja Schultz continued with “History is Zoology of the Human Race.” Her interest in zoology led to her doing a Kahoot and presentation with the fourth graders. Morgan Uptagrafft then went with “Today It Hurts, Tomorrow It Works.” Morgan’s project over physical therapy allowed her to job shadow and help Kristy Hofer. Then, Jared Vinz presented “With a Healthy Heart the Beat Goes On.” Jared researched a cardiac sonographer and presented the information found to the rest of the eighth-grade class.
“The presentation went very well for me. I was very nervous, but I was satisfied with the results. I am still interested in this career after the research, but nothing is set in stone,” Jared Vinz said.
Up next was Jordyn Vinz with “Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes; They’re Called Veterinarians.” She job shadowed and researched a veterinarian to present the discovered information to the seventh-grade class. Carson Weber then went with “The Life of an Arborist.” For his project, Carson conducted an experiment on soil erosion to prove the importance of planting trees. Then, Julia Weber presented “Shaping the Future.” The career researched was a teacher, and for her project, Julia job shadowed Mrs. Marquart’s class in which Julia colored with and read to the students. Finally, the day was finished by Aaron Wollmann with his presentation titled “Still Plays with Cars.” The career highlighted was a mechanical engineer, and Aaron’s project consisted of building a small computer.
The results were graded soon after the presentation date, and the eighth-grade students and parents were able to collect and review the scorings and critiques
The day began with Hunter Bailey’s presentation on taxidermy titled “Hold That Pose.” For his project, he turned a deer head into a European wall mount. Then, Jackson Harberts presented “Changing the World One Kid at a Time.” This project was on a teaching career, and for his project, Jackson facilitated the fourth and fifth-grade class. Grace DiGiovanni went next with her project “Livestock Vet.” After her job shadow, Grace made a website on veterinarian information.
Next up was Geno Donvito with his project “A Form of Art.” This project was based on the career of a website developer. For his project, Geno made a website about fixing guitars, since it is his hobby. Before the break, Aryiss Andrews presented “Brace Face.” This project highlighted an orthodontist, and to do so, Aryiss presented orthodontist information to her study hall. After this, there was a 40-minute lunch break.
After lunch, Cortney Kayser started the afternoon with “The Road to My Heart is Paved with Paw Prints.” She is interested in a veterinarian career and decided to present information about the career to the sixth-grade class. Then, Koby Kayser presented “Smile, It’s in Style.” This project over a dental hygienist consisted of making a brochure on proper teeth cleaning. Joe Kirby went next with his presentation “When the Lights Go Out, So Do We.” Joe researched information on a power lineman and put together a presentation on that career to educate his study hall.
Braxton Longe continued the day with “My Day Doing Sat Comm.” His presentation highlighted a satellite communications career, and for his project, Braxton put together a satellite. Aryana Martinez went next with her project “Artistic Expression.” Her desired career as an art teacher led her to help Mrs. Ramsdell with her sixth-grade class for her project. Then, Lukus Mentele presented “Sitting and Talking.” This project over a psychiatrist led Lukus to survey the high school students and present information on mental health to them.
Up next went Cara Meyer with her “Physical Therapy” presentation. She focused on a physical therapy assistant’s career by helping Kristy Hofer with stretching out her agreed to patients. Casey Meyer then went with her project titled “Pharmacist.” Casey made a brochure on the career information about a pharmacist, and then she presented it to her study hall. Then, Ethan Reese presented “The Awesome Ride Along.” Ethan was able to job shadow a police officer, as he went on a real ride along.
Sophia Robocker went next with “I am a Success.” She researched information on an occupational therapist and then raised money with a coin war to purchase fidget devices for the elementary classrooms. Kaitlyn Roskens then presented “Making a Difference in Small People.” She job shadowed at the Mitchell hospital and presented information about a pediatrician to her study hall. Then, Taylor Schallenkamp presented “Real Doctors Treat More Than One Species.” This project on a veterinarian inspired Taylor to present veterinarian information to the seventh-grade class.
“I thought the presentation went really great, and I thoroughly enjoyed researching and learning about a veterinarian. This project has helped me realize my passion as I am still interested in this career,” Taylor Schallenkamp said.
Chloe Schmitt kept it rolling with “Floss ‘em or Toss ‘em.” This project on dentistry allowed for Chloe to educate the kindergarten class on teeth cleaning. Julie Jaeger went next with “Design is Not for Philosophy; It’s for Life.” The career displayed was an interior designer, and for her project, Julie redesigned her bathroom.
After another break, Sonja Schultz continued with “History is Zoology of the Human Race.” Her interest in zoology led to her doing a Kahoot and presentation with the fourth graders. Morgan Uptagrafft then went with “Today It Hurts, Tomorrow It Works.” Morgan’s project over physical therapy allowed her to job shadow and help Kristy Hofer. Then, Jared Vinz presented “With a Healthy Heart the Beat Goes On.” Jared researched a cardiac sonographer and presented the information found to the rest of the eighth-grade class.
“The presentation went very well for me. I was very nervous, but I was satisfied with the results. I am still interested in this career after the research, but nothing is set in stone,” Jared Vinz said.
Up next was Jordyn Vinz with “Not All Super Heroes Wear Capes; They’re Called Veterinarians.” She job shadowed and researched a veterinarian to present the discovered information to the seventh-grade class. Carson Weber then went with “The Life of an Arborist.” For his project, Carson conducted an experiment on soil erosion to prove the importance of planting trees. Then, Julia Weber presented “Shaping the Future.” The career researched was a teacher, and for her project, Julia job shadowed Mrs. Marquart’s class in which Julia colored with and read to the students. Finally, the day was finished by Aaron Wollmann with his presentation titled “Still Plays with Cars.” The career highlighted was a mechanical engineer, and Aaron’s project consisted of building a small computer.
The results were graded soon after the presentation date, and the eighth-grade students and parents were able to collect and review the scorings and critiques
