Honors Project
Every year, Prairie Creek fifth graders study a subject with a mentor and share their knowledge with the rest of the community.  It is the culmination of the Prairie Creek experience.

This area of the website is designed to support Honors Project work.

Honors Project Overview


Choosing a Topic
Finding a Mentor
Beginning the Quest
Possible Resources
Citing Resources
Taking Notes

Organizing your Thoughts

Writing Interesting Non-fiction
Revision Ideas
Editing Ideas
Sharing your work

Student, Mentor, and Parent Responsibilities

Printable organization and note taking sheets
Printable Topic and Mentor Confirmation Form (due December 13)

We have been inspired in our work by Nonfiction Matters, by Stephanie Harvey.  We highly recommend it to parents and teachers alike.